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Works from the exhibition
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 Raymond Pettibon No Title (Bearing Some Little), 1990 Pen and ink on paper 11.5 x 9 inches; framed |
 Raymond Pettibon No Title (Musicians Producing Words), 2001 Pen and ink on paper 18 x 15.25 inches |
 Raymond Pettibon No Title (The Singer Not), 2000 Pen and ink on paper 22.25 x 16 inches |
 Raymond Pettibon Untitled (To Cut Them), 2009 Mixed media collage, 29.5 x 41.25 inches |
 Thurston Moore Street Mouth #9 - The Egolessness of Heroes, 2005 Archival ink jet print 24 x 21.25 in; framed
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 Thurston Moore Street Mouth #5 - Eno Cruises the Big Apple, detail Archival ink jet print 24 x 21.25 inches; framed |
 Thurston Moore Street Mouth #22 - Iggy, 2006 Archival ink jet print 24 x 21.25 in; framed |
 Lee Ranaldo HWY SONG 4: Glastonbury Fayre, 2005 Acoustic guitar, video monitor, handwritten text 3 minute video loop, guitar case 39 x 14.5 x 4 inches |
 Lee Ranaldo Abbey Road, 2006 Ink on paper 22 x 30 inches; framed |
 Lee Ranaldo Bring the Party (Winnipeg), 2007 Ink on paper 22 x 30 inches; framed |
 Lee Ranaldo Guitar Trio, 2007 Ink on paper 22 x 30 inches; framed |
 Lee Ranaldo Godard Meets the Stones, 2006 Ink on paper 22 x 30 inches; framed |
 Lee Ranaldo Infinite, 2008 Drypoint on vinyl record Edition of 8 14.5 x 14.5 inches; unframed |
 Lee Ranaldo Black Noise, 2008 Drypoint on vinyl record Edition of 8 16 x 14 inches; unframed |
 Kim Gordon Sickness, 2009 Gesso on canvas 60 x 40 inches |
 Kim Gordon Hair Police, 2009 Gesso on canvas 60 x 40 inches |
 Ron English Kursed Kids, 2008 Oil on canvas 24 x 36 inches; framed |
 Ron English Kursed Kid Zephyr, 2009 Oil on canvas 36 x 24 inches; framed |
 Ron English Kursed Kid Mars, 2009 Oil on canvas 36 x 24 inches; framed |
 Ron English Jeremiah, 2008 Oil on canvas 42 x 24 inches; framed |
 Ron English & Daniel Johnston Untitled (Cartoon Duck), 2008 Mixed media on canvas 36 x 36 inches |
 Ron English The Night before Easter, 2008 Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches |
 Ron English Abraham Obama, 2008 Unique silkscreen on canvas, Edition 1 of 25 35.5 x 24 inches |
 Ron English Abraham Obama, 2008 Unique silkscreen on canvas (pink/yellow) Edition 1 of 25 35.5 x 24 inches |
 Ron English Untitled (Batman & Robin) Signed by Ron English, Daniel Johnston & Don Goede Giclee print, edition 4 of 10 |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (torso, hey), 1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (sea creature), 1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (?), 1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (joe the boxer), 1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (yes, yes, yes),1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (oh la da da), 1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (bee’s can sting),1980-89 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; framed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (the queen heard about the fool…), 2007 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; unframed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (Live for Jesus!...), 2007 Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; unframed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (is it brilliant to be alive?), 2007, Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; unframed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (come on girl, get with it..), 2007, Ink on paper 11 x 8.5 inches; unframed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (come and get your love…), 2007 Ink on paper, 11 x 8.5 inches; unframed |
 Daniel Johnston Untitled (don’t hurry me ma), 2000-08 Marker on board 20 x 16 inches; unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.1), 2009 Mixed media on paper 7 x 6.75 inches; framed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.2), 2009 Mixed media on paper 7.5 x 7 inches; framed |
 Gibby Haynes |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.4), 2009 Mixed media on paper 13.75 x 4.5 inches; framed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.5), 2009 Mixed media on paper 6 x 6.5 inches; framed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (I am my own body...), 2009 Mixed media on paper 30.5 x 22.5 inches, framed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.6), 2009 Mixed media on paper Sheet: 9 x 8.75 inches; Image: 5 x 6.75 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.7), 2009 Two-sided mixed media on paper; Ink on paper on verso 6.125 x 7.125 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.8), 2009 Mixed media on paper Sheet: 8.125 x 8.125 inches; Image: 2.25 x 2.25 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.9), 2009 Mixed media on paper Sheet: 7.125 x 6.125 inches; Image: 5.5 x 5.5 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.10), 2009 Mixed media on paper Sheet: 7.75 x 12.5 inches; Each image: 5.5 x 5.5 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes Untitled (no.11), 2009 Mixed media on paper Sheet: 13 x 7.75 inches; Image: 9.75 x 5.25 inches, unframed |
 Gibby Haynes |
Images from Opening Night:
Installation view of d5 gallery featuring mural by Raymond Pettibon
photo courtesy of robert berman gallery
Installation view of d5 gallery featuring installation by Lee Ranaldo
photo courtesy of robert berman gallery
Opening reception with Flea (right), photo courtesty of VWKLA
C2 gallery, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Eric Erlandson, photo courtesty of Andrew Stiles
DJ DIABETIC (Shepard Fairey), photo courtesty of VWKLA
Kim Gordon's Hair Police, photo courtesty of Andrew Stiles
C2 gallery, photo courtesty of VWKLA
C2 gallery crowd, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Lee Ranaldo (left) with Rock, Paper, Scissor curator, Jon Cournoyer (right)
photo courtesy of andrew stiles
C2 gallery, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Shepard Fairey, Robert Berman, Jon Cournoyer, Raymond Pettibon (left to right)
photo courtesy of andrew stiles
Live Benefit Performance for the Santa Monica Museum of Art
March 1. 2009
A great afternoon with contemporary art legend Raymond Pettibon, pop-art phenomenon Ron English, and renowned bassist Mike Watt and their respective bands all to celebrate the exhibition and benefit the Santa Monica Museum of Art.
Complimentary drinks were provided by
Beer from the Library Alehouse, Santa Monica
Casa Noble Tequila
Wine & Champagne by Iron Horse Vineyards, Sonoma County
All proceeds benefit the Santa Monica Museum of Art!
Through its exhibitions, education, and outreach programs, the Santa Monica Museum of Art fosters diversity, innovation, and discovery in contemporary art — local, national, and international.
www.smmoa.org
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Mike Watt + thesecondmen, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Mike Watt + thesecondmen, photo courtesy of andrew stiles
Ron English (left) with Lonnie Anderson of VWKLA (right), photo courtesty of VWKLA
Raymond Pettibon with Elsa Longhauser, Director of Santa Monica Museum of Art, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Ron English's Electric Illuminait, photo courtesty of VWKLA
Hootenanny All-Stars featuring M.S. Garvey, Slings, Famous Bob Rokos and Old War Shirt,
photo courtesty of VWKLA
Raymond Pettibon of the NIcheMakers, photo courtesty of VWKLA
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Background of the artists:
Raymond Pettibon is an icon of the artworld who sprang from the world of punk and illustration and whose work is now in the permanent collections of galleries and museums throughout the world and has exhibited at MOCA, SFMOMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, Regen Projects, David Zwirner and the Robert Berman Gallery among many more. His early artistic roots lie in music, specifically in the Los Angeles punk rock scene, both performing music himself as well as designing artwork for bands such as Black Flag, The Minutemen, and Sonic Youth among others. He has continually created music over the last twenty years under various band names and collaborated with the likes of Mike Watt, Firehose, and Unknown Instructors.
Daniel Johnston is an American singer, songwriter, musician and artist. Johnston was the subject of the 2006 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. A pioneer of the Alternative music movement, Johnson was considered artistically ahead of his time and his output, story and fame has reached cult status. His songs have been covered by over 150 artists around the world including Tom Waits, Pearl Jam, Beck, The Twilight Sad, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Yo La Tengo, M.Ward, fiREHOSE, Bright Eyes, Teenage Fanclub, Built to Spill, Spiritualized, and The Flaming Lips. His artwork has gained international attention and gallery exhibitions as well and was included in the 2006 Whitney Biennial.
Sonic Youth which includes members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Lee Ranaldo, is a seminal American alternative rock group formed in New York City in 1981.In their early career, Sonic Youth were associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City, but have outlasted most associated bands. Part of the first wave of American post-punk groups, Sonic Youth carried out their interpretation of the punk rock ethos throughout the evolving American indie underground. Sonic Youth were often praised for "redefin[ing] what rock guitar could do" using a wide variety of unorthodox guitar tunings, and preparing guitars with objects like screwdrivers to alter the instruments' timbre. Having earned a place all to themselves in music history as well as popular culture, members of the band have over the years also released books of poetry and prose, produced films and created visual art.
Ron English is a New York-based painter known for his unique, contemporary pop sensability who has exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide for over twenty years. In addition to painting, Ron English is widely considered to be one of the seminal figures in the culture jamming movement, in which artists and activists subvert existing advertisements to encourage free thought. His commentary and art were featured in the hit movie “Supersize Me,” widening his audience beyond the boundaries of intrepid art seekers, and he has appeared on television in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. He is also the subject of an award-winning documentary, “POPaganda, the Art and Crimes of Ron English.” Ron also writes lyrics for music composition and has collaborated artistically and musically with Daniel Johnston and Jack Medicine in the Hyperjinx Tricycle project.
Gibby Haynes is frontman for the Texan-born Butthole Surfers, one of the leading underground bands of the 1980’s who arguably became known more for their outrageous live performances than the music they released. The band, under the direction of the incredible performances of Haynes, survived j ust under the radar of the majority of the mainstream music world. The Butthole Surfers left an influential mark on the act of rock performance that included elements of psychedelia, theatre, film, dance and special effects and drew crowds from all backgrounds and movements. Along with music, Haynes is an established visual artist exhibiting in both New York and Texas as well as acting, appearing in several films such as Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man with Johnny Depp, whom in 1995 he along with the Red Hot Chili Pepper ’s Flea started the side band “P”.
Guest DJ Shepard Fairey is a contemporary artist, graphic designer and DJ who emerged from the skateboarding scene and became known initially for his “Andre the Giant Has a Posse” sticker campaign. Perhaps his most established work to date, however, is his “HOPE” poster campaign depicting now President Barack Obama. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, calls him one of today’s best known and most influential street artists. His work is included in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the National Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institute.