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Some sparks flying at the ‘FOB II: Art Speaks’ exhibition

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Bolsavik

As previously scheduled, the organizers of VAALA‘s “FOB II: Art Speaks” exhibit held a panel discussion. Titled “Slant or Slander?: Community, art, and media coverage,” the panel instead got entangled in arguments over freedom of expression and a photograph that … Continue reading →

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More art. Really good art. And perhaps more protests (w/ update)

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Bolsavik

VAALA’s “F.O.B. II: Art Speaks” exhibit in Santa Ana was featured in the L.A. Times here, and the Times story prompted a call for (what else?) more protests of art. And don’t say the Bolsavik didn’t warn you. The Bolsavik … Continue reading →

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Huynh Thuy Chau’s art on exhibit in Oakland

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Bolsavik

Chau Huynh, the artist whose work honoring Vietnamese pedicure workers (this one) launched a thousand protests, is having her boat-people-themed artwork exhibited in Oakland’s Compound Gallery. Entitled “Yelling Clinic” (web site here), the exhibit curated by Katherine Sherwood features three artists … Continue reading →

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Viet’s one-woman off-Broadway show, in Fullerton, tomorrow & Thursday

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Bolsavik

Vietnamese-American artist Lan Tran (pictured) is bringing her off-Broadway one-woman show to the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, for two nights only, Wednesday September 10 and Thursday September 11, at 9pm. The Muck, as the center is commonly called, is … Continue reading →

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Circle Painting coming today to Wells Fargo in Westminster

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Bolsavik

Whether or not you’ve ever participated in group painting project, you’ll love Circle Painting — and it’s coming to the Wells Fargo’s new branch in Westminster tonight, at the bank’s VIP reception, beginning at 6:30pm. The Bolsavik has no idea … Continue reading →

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Artists’ wares: Katie Luong takes care of Tribal Matters

Posted on March 27, 2008 by The Bolsavik

(First in an occasional series answering the question: What do Vietnamese-American artists do all day?) Katie Luong, you remember her? The star of Victor Vu‘s First Morning. One of the spirits in the same director’s Spirits. The jilted second wife … Continue reading →

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