If you’re in the LA area, here’s your chance to help out a good cause in style. The Divided Families Film is holding a benefit this Thursday at the Blue Velvet lounge, and is inviting you to come and support this project.
The biggest art show in Los Angeles last Saturday night was at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. Giant Robot celebrated its 15 years as a magazine with its second biennale there. Eric Nakamura, the curator of all things art related at Giant Robot, was kind enough to give us a tour of the highly anticipated show before it opened, including artist David Choe’s shocking installation. The preview photos and opening reception coverage after the jump.
*WARNING: Some explicit photos ahead. View at your own risk!
My Illustration was inspired by an old cover of the LA Weekly on which Margaret Cho totters like a sleepwalking Godzilla, devastating the unsuspecting city with her fabulous manicure. Even the goliath of Korean Shame is no match for her shameless, painful wit.
- Su Moon
If I could have anything for Christmas, I’d love the ability to work a crowd like Margaret Cho. Or, have her as a neighbor. She should be given a crown for her subject choices and for becoming a role model by speaking the truth. Anytime I need a touch of confidence, or to laugh, kick air, and clap uncontrollably all at the same time, I search Youtube for Margaret Cho.
- Eunice Choi
Margaret Cho has had the odds stacked against her throughout her entire life, yet she ha punched through all obstacles with audacious humor and an unyielding attitude to become one of Asian America’s most recognized celebrities. I chose to convey her fighting spirit in the form of a boxer who has fought for every inch of recognition that she receives- a genuine American champ.
-Ian Kim
If one runs an image search for Margaret Cho on the Internet, the query returns photos chock full of exaggerated facial expressions and clothing that any self-respecting Queen would die for. I wanted to render her with a more natural expression because in the end it is her words that are brutally honest, painfully funny and instantly inflammatory.
-Noah Dempewolf
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One of the the biggest Asian cinema events to hit Southern California opens on May 10. The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications, features the latest works by established and emerging filmmakers, along with seminars, panel discussions and symposiums on topics relevant to Asian Pacific cinema.
Opening Night features “Shanghai Calling,” directed by Daniel Hsia and starring Korean American Daniel Henney, who plays a Chinese American expat lawyer navigating his way through the mean streets of Shanghai (the picture above also indicates he is a raisin smuggler). But does he take off his shirt? Go watch the movie to find out! read more
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