Background Noise, Vol 126: Jon Huck
March 26, 2025
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I’ve followed the art of Jon Huck for a few years now, after discovering it via my Art Openings LA Instagram account. I believe he
Background Noise, Vol 25: Meegan Barnes
November 19, 2024
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Meegan Barnes is a Los Angeles-based ceramic artist and painter who showcases the city’s popular landmarks in her sculptures. Iconic music venues like The Troubadour,
Background Noise, Vol 124: Casey Kauffmann
October 12, 2024
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Casey Kauffmann is a versatile artist whose work explores the intersections of self-representation, femininity, and social media in the digital age. As a lecturer at
Background Noise, Volume 123: Wayne White
May 25, 2024
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Wayne White‘s a true artistic chameleon, blending humor, pop culture, and Southern charm in his work. His most iconic creations are his “word paintings” –
Background Noise, Volume 122: Narsiso Martinez
May 7, 2024
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Narsiso Martinez uses his vivid art to spotlight the daily lives and efforts of farmworkers across the United States. Born in 1977 in Oaxaca, Mexico,
Background Noise, Volume 121: Dave Kloc
March 24, 2024
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The first time I met Dave Kloc, I had no idea he was an artist. We just started chatting about his obsession with the 1998
Gregory Jacobsen Releases Six New Glamour Cat Paintings
March 10, 2024
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Gregory Jacobsen is releasing six new “Glamour Cat” paintings. The paintings will be part of Zg Gallery‘s Spring Group show, opening on March 15th in
Background Noise, Volume 120: Dustin Myers
December 12, 2023
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A Southern California native, Dustin Myers has devoted his life to pursuing his love of painting. Growing up in a family-owned auto body shop, he
Eric Yahnker’s Lost Angeles: A Surreal Journey Through LA
September 11, 2023
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Eric Yahnker has quickly become one of my favorite contemporary artists. His work combines clever pop culture humor, surrealism, and meticulous attention to detail, which
Background Noise, Volume 119: James Jirat Patradoon
August 23, 2023
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Australian artist James Jirat Patradoon gets bored easily, so he finds it necessary to frequently switch up his style a bit. While most of his
