The Costume Council Of LACMA is known for its contributions to style and fashion through its programming vehicles. This week’s curated-led tour was held at the beautiful Hertiage Auction of Los Angeles.

Kathleen Guzman, a true visionary, who you may have also seen on the “Antiques Roadshow”, is the Managing Director of the luxury auction house, took us on a glimpse of a journey into the world of the auction industry. With a landmark beginning, Kathleen first auctioned the Marilyn Monroe estate where she was the first to view all of Marilyn’s belongings. To add to an impressive list of work, she was also responsible for Dorothy’s red slippers and Tom Thumb’s estate both to be auctioned. Guzman has quite the resume in her field also to be named the second woman to be a licensed auctioneer.

Heritage Auctions’ twice yearly sale event gives collector’s and the fashion obsessed the opportunity to purchase luxury items not readily available to the general public. Guzman said the collection currently on view, which is set to auction on April 29, is special because “It’s the opportunity to see more Hermès in one place than in an Hermès shop. These bags are [usually] special order or only available to VIP clients. That fact that they are available to purchase is an amazing opportunity.”

LACMA was founded in 1965 and has since been dedicated to building an encyclopedic collection of art that represents the diverse and unique population of Los Angeles.
The Costume Council is the largest of the museum’s ten Art Councils with the most expansive slate of programs. The mission of the Costume Council is to expand public awareness of fashion, design, costume and textiles as art — something it achieves through events including curator-led tours of special exhibitions, studio visits with notable designers,lectures by prominent scholars, red carpet film premieres, fashion shows, cocktail receptions,book signings with influential authors, behind-the-scenes previews and more.Recent programs with Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Cirque du Soleil and Judith Leiber have garnered press coverage across the globe from Reuters, the International Herald Tribune and Canal Plus
to Vogue, C Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, across social media and with every major television news station.

The Costume Council has several upcoming affairs to look forward to. For instance,Hal Rubinstein, InStyle Fashion Director, will appear on May 9, 2012 to discuss his book 100 Unforgettable Dresses. The Costume Council Gala Finale program will commence on June 20, to celebrate 100 Years of Western Costume Company. There will be a fashion show with costumes from films of the last 100 years + as well as an Academy-Award winning costume designer presentation and a festive, red carpet cocktail party for approximately 600 guests. For tickets go to www.costumecouncil.org

To learn more about the Costume Council and how to join visit www.costumecouncil.org 
For questions or inquiries please email: costumecouncil@lacma.org

~Jae Joseph

This Spring, BULLETT Media celebrates the release of The Obsessed Issue, Volume VI, with dual cover stars Daniel Radcliffe and Juliette Lewis. Features include James Franco, Susan Sarandon, Josh Hartnett, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jessie Eisenberg, Alexa Chung, Scott Campbell, Kris Van Asche, Matthew Williamson, Shirley Manson, Air, among others.

Actor Emile Hirsch stopped by his Alpha Dog co-star Anton Yelchin’s photography show at BULLETT magazine’s The Obsessed Issue release party in Los Angeles last night, Wednesday, April 11. Yelchin told BULLETT “I’m interested in the ideas of chaos, violence, and sex-specifically the voyeuristic exploration of youth.” The photographs were auctioned off to benefit The Trevor Project while guests enjoyed drinks by Beck’s and Bushmills included Justin Bartha, Matthew Gray Gubler, among others. Yelchin will reprise his role as the young Russian Starfleet officer Pavel Chekov in the upcoming Star Trek.

BULLETT Magazine, the flagship arts and entertainment quarterly published by BULLETT Media–an interactive transmedia agency that curates bold and engaging content for young, international tastemakers with 50,000 copies distributed in twelve countries.

Visit  www.bullettmedia.com

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~Jae Joseph

Last night, the stars turned out in style to support VALENTINO as they celebrated the opening of their new Rodeo Drive Flagship store in Beverly Hills!

New to the scene, Isabelle Fuhrman, mingled with guests about her recent role on Hunger Games.

Valentino’s Creative directors Maria Grazia Chirui and Pierpaolo Piccioli along with hosts Maria Bell, Gia Coppola, Nicky Hilton, Helen Kinnear, Nathalie Love, Minnie Mortimer, Shannon Rotenberg, and Julia Sorkin, along with 150 guests, celebrated the opening of Valentino’s new Rodeo Drive Flagship, designed by award-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield.

The Beverly Hills Flagship is the first US Valentino store to feature this new design concept. Guests sipped on champagne and enjoyed good company throughout the evening.

~Jae Joseph

Summer is just around the block. Time to transition that winter fit with a summer knit.

Knits can bring a feminine side to a gentlemen’s wardrobe. Consider layering under a lightweight sport coat and pairing with a ankle trouser and leather loafer. When shopping for knits keep in mind the versatility of making your look classic,modern, or casual chic. See-through knits and overs-sized jumpers are a staple this season becoming ever so popular and trendy amongst all ages of young men to a the more seasoned male.

~Jae Joseph

Striped Fantasy Sweater

59.90 USD

www.zara.com

Mary J. Blige recently took the stage in Los Angeles during Grammys 2012 week to support Belvedere Red. The venue was buzzing with industry executives, artists, such notable personalities as Forest Whittaker, Chelsea Handler, and Natasha Bedingfield.

During the affair, guest were in an awesome view of the innovative Belverdere RED double sphere, a specially commissioned artist Carsten Holler as a symbol of celebration of the RED cause.

Mary was chosen for this year’s partnership, proceeding Usher’s partnership in 2011. “Im, delighted to be supporting Belvedere RED in their fight against HIV & AIDS in Africa.It is one of the most devastating issues faced by millions in Africa and if we can raise awareness with this event and encourage people to buy PRODUCT (RED) , we’ll be one step closer to an HIV/AIDS free generation in 2015″, says Mary.

50% of the profits of Belverdere (RED) are contributed to this Global Fund. This initiative raises awareness for consumers to support programs that provide education and medication to the mother of Africa on its floor. The artist Carsten Holler, is a German innovator in the art world whose installations often involve playful elements and reflect analyze the nature of human emotions.

There isn’t better way is there but to reach people by song. In this effort, it seems to be made clear that Belvedere and (RED) are unanimous in their objective to empower global consumers in the fight to eliminate HIV/AIDS by supporting this partnership.

~Jae Joseph

Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest restaurant evenings of the year. Many of us scramble around for last minute ideas and gifts, and panic whether or not we have made the evening special enough for our significant other.

We’ve being seeing red for weeks, in every mall, card shop, and local drug store, and still didn’t take the hint that this day would arrive so quickly. If your wondering where to take your someone special, or a night out with closest friends, Here are some places that are offering special menus and deals in Los Angeles.

Public Kitchen Bar

www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt/eat/public-kitchen-and-bar

Casa Azul Cantina-

www.casaazulcantina.com

Locanda del Lago

www.lagosantamonica.com

Fig and Olive (Melrose Place)

www.figandolive.com

Lexington Social House

www.lexingtonsocialhouse.com

Cafe del Rey

www.cafedelreymarina.com

Delphine

Patina

www.patinarestaurant.com

Nappa Valley Grille

www.napavalleygrille.com

~ Jae Joseph

The dynamic culinary team behind Sherbourne, lead by Executive Chef Keven Alan Lee, has curated a familiar menu consisting of classic rustic American cuisine utilizing fresh, locally-grown produce and ingredients. Sherbourne is the first restaurant in Los Angeles to feature a whipped potato bar where guests can choose from 3 types of whipped potatoes as the “Spud Mixologist” personalizes their dish with a variety of garnishes from the traditional bacon and sour cream to the obscure cookies and candy. Sherbourne’s signature dishes are complimented by a premium selection of wines. Menu highlights, include Orleans Style BBQ Prawns topped with black pepper and creamy Orleans style BBQ sauce; Cheven’s Signature Creamy Five-Onion topped with melting gruyere cheese served in a colossal onion; Sherbourne Burger with horseradish cheddar, buttermilk onions, oven dried tomato and cured bacon; The Signature Tomahawk Steak which serves for two and Seared Seabass topped with leak and arugula fondo and black truffle beurre blanc. For dessert, diners will be tempted with classics including Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding and Blackberry Pear Cobbler.

“Sherbourne is a contemporary take on classic American dishes that provides a cozy yet romantic ambiance setting. We want our guests to feel relaxed and comfortable, just as if they are dining in their very own patio,” said Starkman.

Architect John Sofio, who collaborated with Starkman on his previous venues, The Beverly and Trousdale, conceptualized Sherbourne’s design. Bringing the 50-seat restaurant to life are the extraordinary design elements that include salvaged windows from the New York City Armory (circa 1870), antique-inspired Edison light bulbs that drape from the roof shingles and saber tooth skulls flanked across the salvaged wood walls. With the restaurant’s open ceiling, the space is meant to be reminiscent of the open-air cafes on Avenue de Champs Elyseé in Paris and piazzas of Rome and Venice.

327 North Sherbourne
West Hollywood, CA
For reservations and additional information, please go to opentable.com or call 310-289-5942.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte were chosen as part of LACMA’s Director’s Series on January 18, interviewed by its director Michael Govan. Rodarte’s Fra Angelico Collection was donated to the museum’s Costume and Textiles Department. The sisters joined Michael Govan and Costume Council presenters to speak about the influence of art, film and literature on their designs.

The sisters explained in a Q/A setting, that fashion wasn’t there only early pursuits, some others included political science and botony, hence the influence of their own father working as a mushroom botonist.

Having being sisters, and individuals in their own right, they strangely share most things, and the obvious, which is their love for design.
Most recently noted for their award-winning costume design for the movie “Black Swan”, both sisters admit to having somewhat of a dark side. The love of this may have helmed from their love of films such as “The Lost Boys”.

The sisters found it somewhat of a rigorous task to match the right tone of color to emulate the art of Italian painter Fra Angelico, which the collection is inspired by. The collection is being displayed in the The Italian Renaissance gallery at LACMA.

Originally designed for the Pitti Immagine Uomo fashion fair in June of last Florence, Italy last June, and was recently donated by the Mulleavy sisters to LACMA’s Costume and Textiles Department and will remain on display at the museum until February 5. LACMA’s Costume Council were the presenters of this affair and chose RODARTE as a part of their ongoing Directors Series.

www.costumecouncil.org

-Jae Joseph

Taste On Melrose’s website bears the web address “ilovetaste.com”, and with good reason. This LA eatery’s menu is rife with delectable eats, which will have you falling head over heels in love. This casual restaurant tucked away on the upscale strip of Melrose Avenue has some recession friendly offers, despite its posh address. Wine Discovery Mondays won’t leave you light in the wallet, with its ½ off price on bottles of wine. Also, take advantage of Taste’s Happy Hour, which is offered Tuesday through Sunday. The quaint outdoor covered patio is an ideal setting to meet with friends and dine and drink alfresco.

Some of the menu standout items include their famed white truffle oil and mushroom mac and cheese, as well as an array of perfect pizzettas in unusual but delicious topping combinations, such as pear and caramelized onion, as well as a prosciutto and fig version, guaranteed to satisfy both your sweet and savory tooth at the same time.

If you’re goal is to keep an eye on maintaining a trim waistline, the vast selection of farm fresh salads, made with organic greens are not to be missed. In a nod to culinary conscientiousness, Taste’s chef provides a “Farm to Table” experience, hand selecting all of its produce from Santa Monica’s Farmer’s Market and preparing a sustainable meal with the freshest of ingredients.

Finish your meal of with the legendary chocolate brioche bread pudding or the sinfully delicious chocolate parfait devil’s food cake with devilishly decadent brulee bananas, chantilly cream, hot fudge, caramel and brown butter cookies.

Whatever you’re hungering for, Taste has it, so make your way over to this gem of a restaurant and find out for yourself why everyone loves Taste!

TASTE on Melrose
8454 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(323) 852-6888
http://www.ilovetaste.com/

I walked up the steps to the restaurant and was reminded of those charming old house/restaurant conversions. I’m not sure what this building was originally purposed as, but its current form is very welcoming. Being seated on the front patio as the last daylight hours elapsed had a calm you wouldn’t think possible with rush hour traffic passing by.

Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made plenty of suggestions, which was helpful with a menu where everything sounds appealing. I started the night off with a Happy Ending, a brisk blend of gin, ginger, Thai basil, cucumber and lemon juice. I have to tip my hat to a bartender who can make a drink both strong and refreshing.
Our burrata ravioli arrived and promised to be as compelling to the taste as it was to the sight. The mere idea of putting a cream stuffed mozzarella inside homemade ravioli is heavenly, but to put the fork through that cheese filled pillow was to live in the afterlife. The sauce was a creamy mixture of onion, croutons, hint size bacon bits and roasted hazelnuts that disintegrate as I bit into them. This plate was spotless when it left the table.
Once again, indecision is remedied by an informed opinion. The winner of the great debate was the potato soup, which was so good that now I cannot remember what I thought of having instead. The soup had such a wholesome feel to it. The body was creamy, but not as thick and heavy as its peers who go by the same name. Truffle, almond pieces and a touch of cheese gave this handsome soup distinct and distinguished.
I think there is a tendency to equate the term poached with boring. The Eva poached beef has single-handedly set out to dispel that association. Accompanied with winter veggies, this cut of beef looked wonderful. I wondered if the bone marrow and salsa verde would overwhelm the meat as even a mild salsa is less subtle. This salsa really was just an accent and the taste of the beef was delightful. The boiled beef was seared slightly to provide a minor contrast in consistency, brilliant.
On the side, I enjoyed an order of crushed potato, with shallot, chive and olive oil. The consistency of the potato was like that of mashed potatoes without the milk. The hearty starch was a well-chosen side car to the poached beef. Never has meat and potatoes made me feel so smart.
I encourage readers to support this restaurant, if you go there once, you will want to champion their success as much as I do.

Eva
7458 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel 323.634.0700

Designer + Vintage clothing and accessories for sale. Sponsored by Lookbook.nu and Lomography. Free drinks by IZZE and a “photo style” contest. The ‘most stylish’ photo winner will win a $100 gift certificate for Urban Outfitters.  Gift bags courtesy of Lomography to the first 15 shoppers.

Designers including Asli Filinta, OUTLINE, Mothlite Vintage, Shred Threads Vintage, The Battalion, Shu Shu Accessories, And Cake, Totem Salvaged, Homako, Swedish Hasbeens, Bijou Van ness and more!

Friday July 29th 12pm to 8pm
Sunday July 31st 11am to 4pm

Please RSVP:
RSVP@swellcityguide.com

An unseasonably cool summer day at the LACMA is a fine thing. Sitting down to the chef’s tasting menu at Ray’s, now that’s just spoiling me. The interior of the restaurant looked like the pencil drawn fantasy of Italian architect Renzo Piano come to life with a clean contrast of smart red chairs, crisp white tables, a calming blue shell pattered wall on one side and floor to ceiling windows on the other three. The ample sunlight made the room warm and inviting.

I started out with a cocktail; the Owl and Pussycat. Sometimes you see a name and want to order it before you even know what it is. This was a drink that affirmed my whimsy by combining rum with freshly squeezed lemon juice, strawberries and the faintest yet most delicious hint of chili pepper. I wanted to fill oxygen tanks with this drink and use a snorkel to drink them under the sea.

My attention was drawn to a little drawer at my starboard side, which opening revealed my silver. Well, aren’t you a charming bachelor? This knack for pleasant surprises was a constant.

Our sommelier Paul Sanguinetti arrived to explain he would be pairing some wines with our dinner. His affinity for small productions was welcome and well conceived and he was rather pleasant. Mark, our waiter was a curious fellow, in the best way possible. He was very knowledgeable on the menu, a feat considering it changes daily. There was a very dry sensibility to his humor, which I prefer. I couldn’t escape the feeling he had a great secret he was about to tell us. Overall, the crew at Ray’s was amazing. Honestly, these guys could have served me Taco Bell and managed to make it somewhat enchanting.

The first course to arrive was a wonderful salad with nectarines, Marcona almonds, burrata and two kinds of lettuce. This was a perfect starter and a keen demonstration of the farm to table movement.

The follow up was an interesting pairing of octopus and potatoes with a romanesco sauce that was very hearty. The octopus was cooked for 14 hours which made it certainly the tenderest I’ve ever had.

The sweet corn agnolotti was rich and dare I say, perfect?

The veal sweetbreads were very lean, a pleasant surprise as everyone tends to make them so heavy and guilt inducing.

The final course was a more rare than medium hanger steak that was paired with a delightful Bradford Mountain syrah. Bradford Mountain was so good that it will make me think less of other syrah for a while.

With new menus coming out daily at Ray’s I’m a little mad at myself for having not returned yet.

-Bob Schriner

Ray’s and Star Bar
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Some of the best dining on Abbot Kinney can be found at Joe Miller’s mainstay Joe’s Restaurant. The restaurant offers fine dining with a neighborhood atmosphere that attracts locals and celebrities alike. The California-French cuisine combines fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers markets and the chef’s creativity for some truly memorable dishes.

The dinner menu includes an extensive selection of hot and cold plates, such as the tuna tartare and smoked salmon with sliced cucumbers, and the bouchot mussels with shaved fennel, red chili, and espilette aioli. The poached white asparagus with Santa Barbara uni and shiitake mushrooms is a light treat, while the butter-poached Tasmanian Ocean trout with sunchoke and crisp quinoa offers something much richer.

For those looking for a heartier meal, Joe’s offers prime pork tenderloin crepinette, and a delicious coffee-chili rub prime beef ribeye as part of the “Joe’s Classics” menu. A generous prix fixe menu as well as a sampling menu, which changes daily, are also available. The restaurant’s wood ceiling and floors and large windows make it an excellent choice for a romantic evening or a boisterous brunch with friends.

Joe Miller, the restaurant’s namesake and owner, has brought his skills to a number of Los Angeles restaurants including Café Katsu, La Toque and L’Orangerie. His ambition for Joe’s Restaurant was to mix Asian and Californian ingredients and esthetics with the formal techniques of French cuisine. Executive chef Kris Tominaga brings his own background in Japanese cooking and French cuisine experience from having worked at Boston celebrated L’espalier.

The wine menu includes a diverse selection of whites and reds, as well as Joe Miller’s own signature Santa Barbara pinot noir (bottles are also available for purchase for those who want to take Joe home). Complete the meal with one of the restaurant’s delicious desserts, including chocolate crunch cake, espresso soufflé and peanut butter mousse.

Joe’s Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-5811
www.joesrestaurant.com

Café del Rey offers diners a trip to the Mediterranean coast without leaving Los Angeles. The restaurant’s refreshing and robust flavors and romantic atmosphere offer a memorable dining experience—you may just have to remind yourself that the restaurant’s amazing waterfront view looks onto Marina del Rey, not the Mediterranean.

At one end of the spacious dining room filled with white cloth-covered tables sits the restaurant’s raw bar, serving a rich selection of oysters, salmon and yellowfin tuna. The starters, whether the tomato bisque with basil oil and parmesan, or beef carpaccio with golden beets and lemon caper vinaigrette, offer the simple but delicious taste. You can also order a plate of oysters with seared Hudson Valley foie gras which seems like an odd match but actually balances perfectly and tastes to-die-for delicious.

The main dishes offer heartier twists on the region’s cuisine. In addition to standards like the seared ahi tuna (with artichoke and potato) or pan-roasted mahi mahi, the menu includes a delicious duck breast, served with cipollini onions, arugula and blueberry gastrique. The chateau steak, with porcini and truffle mushroom gratin, asparagus and carrot puree is also not to be missed.

The dishes at Café del Rey are best accompanied by a glass of wine or cocktail fromt the restaurant’s extensive menu. Themed wine flights such as “Your Cab Has Arrived,” and “Tour de Mediterranean,” make an ideal companion to a meal.

The restaurant is overseen by executive chef Daniel Roberts, most recently of Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club’s Baleen restaurant, as well as the Mondrian Hotel’s Asia de Cuba, Sky Bar and Sea Bar. Roberts puts a focus on local ingredients in devising his menus, as well as made-from-scratch items like sauces, breads and pasta.

The meal can be finished with one of Café del Rey’s signature desserts, such as the raspberry mousse complete with pistachio crust, or the banana tiramisu. A dessert wine flight (three one-ounce pours) makes for the perfect way to round out the evening.

Café del Rey
4451 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 823-6395
www.cafedelreymarina.com

“Zero To Sixty” marks the fifth anniversary of Corey Helford Gallery opening its doors in Culver City, California, and on Friday, July 1 the gallery will salute the occasion with its most exciting group exhibition of the year.

For the momentous event, more than fifty artists from around the globe were invited to create a special piece for the anniversary show. The exhibition will include new works by celebrated artists who have shown with the gallery since its inception: Natalia Fabia, Sylvia Ji, Buff Monster, Kukula, Lola, Korin Faught, Brandi Milne, Eric Joyner, and David Stoupakis.

“‘Zero to Sixty’ is a show of what’s best at Corey Helford Gallery and what’s to come — new works from the artists who’ve shown with the gallery from the beginning and a host of works from artists we just love, like Joe Sorren, Todd Schorr, Greg Simkins, Kent Williams, Nick Walker, Sas and Colin Christian, and also some artists who have never shown with us before, like MEGGS and Kazuki Takamatsu,” explains gallery owners Jan and Bruce Helford.

Participating artists include:
Adam Wallacavage
Alex Pardee
Amy Sol
Anita Kunz
Annie Owens
Billy Norrby
Brandi Milne
Buff Monster
Carlos Ramos
Chris Anthony
Colin Christian
D*Face
David Stoupakis
EINE
Eric Joyner
Gary Baseman
Gary Taxali
Greg Simkins
HUSH
Jason Shawn Alexander
Joe Sorren
Joey Remmers
Josh Agle (Shag)
Joshua Petker
Kazuki Takamatsu
Kent Williams
Kinsey
Korin Faught
Krista Huot
Kukula
Lola
London Police
Luke Chueh
MEGGS
Mia Araujo
Michael Mararian
Natalia Fabia
Natalie Shau
Nick Walker
Nouar
Paul Frank
Ray Caesar
Robert Bellm
Ron English
Sarah Folkman
Sas Christian
Scott Brooks
Stella Im Hultberg
Sylvia Ji
Todd Schorr
Simone Legno (tokidoki)
Tom Bagshaw
Van Arno
Word to Mother

Described as a paint-by-number on steroids, one of the show highlights will be a 53” x 40” painting created by San Francisco artist Eric Joyner. Internationally recognized for his paintings of robots and donuts, Joyner created the piece using digital technology to expand an original paint-by-number onto a giant giclee canvas.

For the opening night reception, over half of the artists will be in attendance to discuss their works and celebrate with guests, and the gallery will unveil an innovative surprise during the evening where guests will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive installation. Jan and Bruce Helford note, “We try to make every show a special event, so the bar is raised pretty high for this one.”

Since opening its doors in Culver City’s Arts District in 2006, Corey Helford Gallery has emerged as a powerhouse in Los Angeles’ art scene with its standout exhibitions that have gained worldwide fame.

Corey Helford’s first major group exhibition debuted in 2007 with “Charity By Numbers.” Featuring an unparalleled line-up of works by more than 65 artists of the New Fine Art Movement, the group show attracted thousands of guests for the benefit exhibition and auction. Jan and Bruce Helford add “It made us realize the power and momentum of this art movement.”

Chris Anthony’s 2007 photographic exhibition “Victims & Avengers” opened with a private musical recital by Zooey Deschanel who charmed guests with her delightful singing and ukulele performance.

The “Chou-achella” of contemporary art, Gary Baseman’s “La Noche De La Fusion” festival/exhibition extravaganza dazzled audiences in 2009. Over 3,000 fans from around the world attended the absurdist art carnival, which included the premiere of Baseman’s character ChouChou, fire performers, Brazilian samba dancers and drummers, and “Metamorphosis,” a ritual finale to burn away fears and insecurities.

In 2010, Corey Helford unveiled its largest and grandest exhibition to date, “Art From The New World.” Curated by Jan Corey Helford, the trans-Atlantic collaboration with Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery drew over 60,000 visitors in only three months and established the American New Fine Art Movement in the UK and Europe. The opening night gala made UK history with Dita Von Teese’s titillating burlesque performance in an Edwardian-era British museum.

Most recently, Corey Helford invited UK street artist D*Face for his first Los Angeles solo exhibition in April 2011, entitled “Going Nowhere Fast.”
One of the many highlights of epic aPOPcalyptic sold-out show was the “Cheat Death” tombstone that D*Face strategically placed on Charlie Sheen’s Walk-of-Fame star in Hollywood.

The year ahead will showcase the addition of major solo exhibitions by Ron English and Ray Caesar to Corey Helford Gallery’s schedule, and the gallery has more special surprises planned for 2012. “Surprises. We really like surprises. When everyone is zigging, we like to zag,” the Helfords add.

Open to the public, the reception for “Zero To Sixty” will take place on Friday, July 1 from 7 to 10pm.