Trent Reznor for Fader – #filmisnotdead

September 29, 2013 by kwakualston

Trent Reznor for Fader September 10th, 10:53 AM. Upload images to FTP for proofing cover. September 9th – 3:37 PM. Confirm correct negative for scanning. September 9th – 3:33 PM. Landed at The Icon with negatives. September 9th – 2:55 PM. Lost down memory lane. September 9th – 2:50 PM. Secured the box. September 9th – 2:45 PM. Locate the box. September 9th – 2:43 PM. Rushing to find negatives. There comes a time in your photographic career when you […]

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial, Uncategorized • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, 4x5, 4x5 film, 90s, archive, art of studio, behind the scenes, Fader, film, film archiv, film archive, film photography, kwaku alston, kwaku alston photography, music, music photography, nine inch nails, photography, reznir, Trent Reznor

In Between & Outside: Portraits by Sara Swaty Opening Reception @ Art of Studio Friday September 20th!

September 19, 2013 by kwakualston

Art of Studio is excited to present Sara Swaty’s 3rd solo show featuring her ongoing photographic social documentary, In Between & Outside. This portrait series examines different perceptions of gender and how it related to sexuality through exploring the human body and gender identity across a broad spectrum of individuals. Please come and show your support for a new rising star just hitting the Los Angeles photography scene.  Enjoy drinks and dialogue over this personal passion project!! To learn more […]

Categories: Events, Fellow Creatives • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, abbot kinney, art of studio, behind the scenes, gender bender, gender identity, gender photography, in between and outside, kwaku alston, Los Angeles, photography, sara swaty, sara swaty photo, venice

Hippo Works Show September 5th

September 4, 2013 by kwakualston

Come to Art of Studio Thursday, September 5th 6-9 PM for a special Hippo Works show presenting bamboo prints and other unique gifts! Hippo Works was founded by cartoonist Denis Thomopoulos, inspired both to entertain and help educate children about the urgent environmental issues of our day. His weekly cartoon “It’s A Jungle Out There!®” has been syndicated to sites such as National Geographic Kids, AOL Kids, and Care2.com. RSVP via Facebook.

Categories: Events, Fellow Creatives • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, art, art of studio, art opening, Denis Thomopoulos, hippo works, venice, venice beach

Remembering the Legend: Martin Luther King’s March on Washington

August 28, 2013 by kwakualston

Coretta Scott King Today marks the 50th-year anniversary of Martin Luther King’s March on Washington and his speech “I Have a Dream.” My grandparents made the trip down from Philadelphia to DC to march on Washington with many of their peers travelling from around the U.S. They often spoke of that day and how important it was for me to be proud of who you are and show yourself in the best light, no matter the trials and tribulations you […]

Categories: Personal • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, art of studio, coretta scott king, kwaku alston, martin luther king, photography

Industry features Art of Studio

August 28, 2013 by kwakualston

     Thank you to Leigh Andersen from Industry for the lovely feature on our Art of Studio space for the first installment of their Studio Visit series.  Read about it here.  We are delighted to share our mix of analog and digital media and experiences with the world.

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Features • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, art of studio, behind the scenes, feature, industry, internview, kwaku alston, photography, venice beach, we are industry

Venice Bikes Book Signing 2-5PM – 1346 Abbot Kinney

July 3, 2013 by kwakualston

This upcoming Sunday, July 7th, from 2-5, at Art of Studio- 1346 Abbot Kinney- Michele Castagnetti will be at hand to sign his latest photographic book Venice Bikes, which essays the abandoned, customized, eccentric and iconic bicycles of Venice. Check out the Argonaut Newspaper article to learn more about Michele’s inspiration for the Venice Bikes series.  Pick up a copy at the signing or check it out on Kwakushop. About the Book: Los Angeles, and especially the iconic beach community […]

Categories: Events, Fellow Creatives • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, art of studio, behind the scenes, Bicycle, Cycling, Los Angeles, Michele Castagnetti, photography, venice, venice beach, venice bikes

#VENICE(UN)ENTITLED Show

July 2, 2013 by kwakualston

  Thank you to everyone who came out to see #VENICE(UN)ENTITLED, a collaborative installation with fellow artist Glen Wilson and I.  The night was a smashing success and a perfect way to ring in the Summer on Abbot Kinney. About the show: “From two distinct neighborhood vantages, artists Glen Wilson and Kwaku Alston have witnessed and documented the dramatic transformation of Venice Beach, where each has called home for 15 years. Their collaborative installation, #VENICE(UN)ENTITLED shares visual fragments of an […]

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Events • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, abbot kinney, art, art of studio, behind the scenes, glen wilson, kwaku alston, photography, photography show, venice, Venice Los Angeles, veniceunentitled

Art of Studio: A Physical Place for a Virtual Space

May 24, 2013 by kwakualston

2008, Hong Kong –What is art of studio? We are many things… A physical place for a virtual space, A window into watching the creative process in action, A conceptual home to art, photography, ideas, inspiration, and much more. I am interested in seeing what happens when one creates a space for people to witness the process behind the product, whether it be a photograph, website, blog, or writing.  Art of Studio is a place to see, touch, and discuss […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, abbot kinney, art of studio, blog, california, Chongqing, creative process, hong kong, iconography, inspiration, kwaku alston, life, Nigel Holmes, photography, venice, venice beach, Virtual reality

#VENICE(UN)ENTITLED and Art of Studio Debut

May 20, 2013 by kwakualston

      #VENICE(UN)ENTITLED, a collaborative installation with Glen Wilson and myself, opened this past Sunday at the Venice Art Walk along with the debut of Art of Studio at 1346 Kinney.  If you missed it, come view the show this week and follow the project on Instagram #Veniceunentitled.  Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the show, it was fantastic meeting all of you! To contact Glen Wilson, follow him on Instagram @dubarts or email him at dubarts@mac.com

Categories: Behind the Scenes • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, abbot kinney, art of studio, behind the scenes, glen wilson, kwaku alston, photography, venice, venice art walk, venice beach