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Afropix

About Afropix

When my father gave me a Kodak Brownie as a child, I fell in love with photography. I have been shooting pictures ever since. I am also an avid genealogist and can trace one of my family lines back to 1620! Check out my photography at afropixphotography.com!

Documentary: “One Day on Earth” Closes June 28th!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Afropix

On October 10, 2010 (10.10.10) and on November 11th (11.11.11) across the planet, documentary filmmakers, students, and other inspired citizens recorded the human experience over a 24-hour period. Now you can see this incredible crowd sourced documentary! Movie Trailer at http://vimeo.com/26378195 … Continue reading →

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Royal/T to Host “Greatest Hits Party” as a Farewell on June 30

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Afropix

(Culver City, CA)—As Royal/T approaches its end-of-August closing date, the playful Japanese pop art-inspired space and “cosplay” maid café in Culver City will host a “Greatest Hits Party” on Saturday, June 30 to thank supporters and revisit past curators, artists, … Continue reading →

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DWELL ON DESIGN 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Afropix

Dwell on Design is the West Coast’s largest design event. Curated by the editors of Dwell, the three-day celebration brings together the best and brightest products, services, and thought leaders in modern design today. Photography by Paula Lauren Gibson/AfroPix More … Continue reading →

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Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw’s Post & Beam, Now Open for Sunday Brunch

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Afropix

Brad Johnson’s Post & Beam restaurant, featuring the cuisine of Chef Govind Armstrong, is now open for Sunday Brunch! Breakfast, Lunch foods, drinks and friendly wait staff. Brunch for two about $50.00 Post & Beam http://postandbeamla.com/ South side of Baldwin … Continue reading →

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Live Streaming on 6/21 at 6:00pm: LAB ART Presents ‘STARTING AN ART COLLECTION’ A CONVERSATION with ART COLLECTORS

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Afropix

On Thursday June 21, 2012 LAB ART, the largest art gallery in North America dedicated to Street Art, opens up a new era in the Los Angeles art scene by creating a dialog with LA Art Collectors in their newest … Continue reading →

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Coming Up: Billy’s Thursday Night Fish Fry and Community Social #5 @ La Luz De Jesus Gallery

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Afropix

Billy’s Thursday Night Fish Fry and Community Social #5 8PM on June 28, 2012 Free! Event host and M/C: comedian Blaine Kapatch (Comedy Central, Los Angeles Derby Dolls) Starring: Debora Iyall (Romeo Void) The Skip Heller Trio The Groovy Rednecks Pedal Steel from Michael … Continue reading →

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Today at For Your Art

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Afropix

6020 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. http://www.foryourart.com http://twitter.com/forYourArt

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Photographer John Scarpati: Cramp, Slash & Burn @ La Luz de Jesus

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Afropix

John Scarpati Cramp, Slash & Burn Opening Reception and Book Signing: Friday, June 22nd; 8-11 PM Exhibition run dates: June 22 – July 1, 2012 John Scarpati was the house photographer for the Sunset Strip of the 1980s, when Punk & … Continue reading →

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Book Review: THE ART OF LUKE CHUEH – BEARING THE UNBEARABLE

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Afropix

Book Review by Paula Lauren Gibson/AfroPix All images © Luke Chueh Luke Chueh’s (pronounced CHEW) first book “Bearing the Unbearable” has been released. This “official” – read this authorized – book is a full color printed history of Luke’s work covering … Continue reading →

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Art Center alums pay tribute to mentor Helmut Newton

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Afropix

‘The Three Boys from Pasadena: A Tribute to Helmut Newton,’ a traveling exhibition curated by the photographer’s widow, June Newton, opens at the Art Center. Opening: Thursday, June 14 Panel Discussion, 7pm Gallery reception, 8pm 1700 Lida Street (Hillside Campus) … Continue reading →

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