4/11/13

DARIN KLEIN & FRIENDS PRESENT: KTCHN COOKBOOK


KTCHN

May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 2013
Doors at 7:30pm
Performance at 8pm

Mack Sennett Studios
1215 Bates St.
Silverlake, CA 90029

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/360947

KTCHN is an evening length, fully immersive performance experience directed and choreographed by Ryan Heffington and inspired by the artwork of Nolan Hendrickson. This event bridges the gap between a Broadway musical, fine art exhibit, a fashion show, and a dance party.

Dancers: Tara Brook, Nina McNeely, Jasmine Albuquerque, Kristen Leahy, Melissa Schade, Denna Thomsen, Hunter Hamilton, Marlo Pelayo, Zak Schlegel and Ryan Heffington.

Produced by Allison Karman
Set Design: Nolan Hendrickson
Art Direction: Adrian Gilliland
Costumes: Mindy LeBrock
Make up: Will Lemon
Hair: Yuya Takahashi
Photos: Daniel Trese
Video: Nathan Kim

We'd love for you to be a part of the magic.
Email a snapshot of your face to: KTCHNcontact@gmail.com


Darin Klein & Friends Present:
KTCHN Cookbook
$20 Regular / $50 Deluxe

Produced on the occasion of Ryan Heffington’s KTCHN

CONTENTS:

1. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - Commissioned essay by Shoghig Halajian; Intro to Ryan Heffington, Nolan Hendrickson & Mack Sennett Studios; Mash-up artwork by Nolan Hendrickson/Ryan Heffington. Full-color, double-sided fold-out zine/poster.

2. SOME STARS - Historic imagery and partial list of past Mack Sennett Studios clients and projects. Full-color, double-sided fold-out zine/poster.

3. THE FOURTH HORSEMAN IS MISSING - Photographs taken deep within the private inner chambers of Mack Sennett Studios by Louis M. Schmidt. Black and white, 32 pages, 1/2 size zine.

4. EAT ME, DRINK ME - Absurd recipes for a banal existence. Full-color, double-sided fold-out zine/poster.

5. PREP WORK - Costumes: Mindy LeBrock; Make up: Will Lemon; Hair: Yuya Takahashi; Photos: Daniel Trese; Original set sketch by Nolan Hendrickson. Full-color, double-sided fold-out zine/poster.

6. SPRINKLES - Commissioned poetry by Jim Schatz in response to the artwork of Nolan Hendrickson. Full-color, Party Store / Bakery Aisle packaging (somewhere between confetti and cupcake decor); text printed on non-edible, multicolored "sprinkles".

7. THE INSPIRATION - Artwork by Nolan Hendrickson. Full-color, double-sided fold-out zine/poster.

First edition of two hundred copies.

Twenty Deluxe copies are accompanied by a full-color KTCHN COOKBOOKMARK and are presented in a custom fabric sleeve printed with a reproduction of Nolan Hendrickson’s artwork and a soft sculpture hand-painted by Nolan Hendrickson.

Layout and design by Christopher Kardambikis and Darin Klein, except THE FOURTH HORSEMAN IS MISSING by Louis M. Schmidt. Production assistance: Allison Karman.


Available at KTCHN performances while supplies last. Contact darinklein.la@gmail.com if you can’t attend but are interested in purchasing.
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1/16/13

DARIN KLEIN & FRIENDS @ LA ART BOOK FAIR

PRINTED MATTER’S
LA Art Book Fair

Opening: Thursday, January 31, 6 - 9pm
Friday, February 1, 11 - 5pm
Saturday, February 2, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, February 3, 12pm - 6pm

FREE ADMISSION

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.laartbookfair.net
http://www.printedmatter.org

Printed Matter presents the first annual LA Art Book Fair. Free and open to the public, the LA Art Book Fair is a unique event for artists’ books, art catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and ‘zines presented by more than 215 international presses, booksellers, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers from twenty countries.

Be sure to visit Darin Klein & Friends in ‘Zine World, a lively selection of local, national, and international artists and ‘zinesters representing independent publishing at its most innovative.

Darin Klein & Friends Present: Box of Books, Vol. VI. A hand-picked selection of all-new artists create small books for the latest volume, using the same fold-out technique and with widely differing content. Advertising, memory, love, language, identity, the archive, sex and more are explored through texts and images in this dynamic and affordable boxed set of twenty-three individual publications. Edition of 150, signed and numbered. Featuing Harold Abramowitz, Elijah Burgher, Jaqueline Cedar, Bernard Cooper, Garry Davis, Adam DeGraff, Jenna & Cali Thornhill deWitt, Hedi El Kholti, Johnnie JungleGuts, Jeremy Lucido, Scott McPherson, Mission Mini Comix, John Parot, Marina Pinsky, Andrew Printer, Peter Sebeckis, Lily Simonson, Vivian Sming, Jesse Spears, Mark Todd, Esther Pearl Watson, and Trevor Wayne.

Also at the Darin Klein & Friends booth, an LA Art Book Fair Exclusive:
Original artworks by Box of Books, Vol. VI participant Elijah Burger on view and available to purchase! 


Elijah Burgher

Young Werther versus The Immoralist, 2011
Colored pencil on paper
14 x 17 inches

PLUS: In response to the Los Angeles ethos as the center of the ‘zine universe, the LA Art Book Fair is proud to host the following exhibitions curated by Darin Klein:

GSD: Skate Fate till Today
Southern Californian Gary Scott Davis is the producer of intimate and innovative artist books today, and was one of the most influential figures in early underground skateboard culture and 'zine-making. Unleashed upon the skate-boarding world from 1981 to 1991, Skate Fate was the first and longest-running home-made, photo-copied skate ‘zine. Highlights of the exhibition include a complete set of Skate Fate ‘zines, small-run one-off titles, and ephemera related to Davis’ music projects Custom Floor and Carpet Floor.

Bedwetter and Beyond: 
The Complete Bookworks of Christopher Russell
From his first "destroy-to-enjoy" Bedwetter titles to a variety of collaborative efforts and his elegant and enduring monographs, this exhibition is the first complete survey of Los Angeles-based artist Christopher Russell's bookworks. Intricate and unique one-of-a-kind artist books round out this exhibition, adding to the breadth of Russell’s ambitious and prolific output dating from the mid-1990s to the present.
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12/19/12

TAGGED: VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY KEVIN KILLIAN

Kevin Killian. Tagged: Arnold, 2012. Color photograph. 

Gravity and Trajectory (GR//TR) is pleased to announce a Book Release Party for

 Tagged: Variations on a Theme by Kevin Killian
GR//TR, Volume 4

 Saturday, January 12, 2013 
6-9pm

 Needles and Pens
3253 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 255-1534

 Free admission

 In person: Kevin Killian, Darin Klein and GR//TR (Christopher Kardambikis and Louis M. Schmidt). Plus short readings by Tagged subjects Tom Comitta, Andrew Kenower, M. Kitchell, and Ronald Palmer.

 Don’t miss the unveiling of renowned Bay Area author and playwright Kevin Killian’s very first publication of photographic works. Twenty-four full-color pages highlight Killian’s ongoing photo project focusing on his artist and writer peers—each posing with a drawing of male genitalia by artist Raymond Pettibon—and are introduced by an enlightening essay from Rob Halpern.

 First Edition, January 2013. One-Hundred and Fifty copies, Twenty-Six of which have been lettered A - Z and signed by Kevin Killian. Lettered copies are accompanied by a fold-out poster/dust jacket, and a mini fold-out booklet featuring a poem by Kevin Killian and artwork by Tagged subject Elijah Burgher. Handmade and independently produced by GR//TR in Los Angeles, California. Guest curated by Darin Klein. 

 Gravity and Trajectory is an opportunity for artists and curators to explore the specifics of exhibiting artwork within the book format, the page that is the gallery wall.

 $20.00 - Tagged: Variations on a Theme by Kevin Killian
$40.00 - Tagged: Variations on a Theme by Kevin Killian (Lettered and Signed Deluxe Edition)

 Contact: gravityandtrajectory@gmail.com
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11/28/12

Darin Klein & Friends Present With Suzanne Wright: Women Together... Fantastic! (WTF!)

 Tara Jane O'Neil & Friends performance at WTF!

WTF! crowd

Marty Windahl reads tarot cards at WTF!

Darin Klein & Friends Present
With Suzanne Wright
The Third Annual Queer Pile-up! and Women Together... Fantastic! (WTF!)

Saturday, December 1, 2012 - World AIDS Day
7-10pm

Free admission
ForYourArt
6020 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
foryourart.com

 QPU!3 Closing Reception: Women Together... Fantastic (WTF!) Featuring Eden’s Herbal Soda Co. (hand-brewed, non-alcoholic beverages), Onya Hogan-Finlay, Kim Kelly and Dylan Mira (short videos), Lili Lakich (neon art lecture), Tara Jane O’Neil (live performance), Otherwild (pop-up shop) and Marty Windahl (MW) (tarot readings).

An appreciative crowd joined us for the QPU!3 Closing Reception and curated, salon-style gathering Women Together... Fantastic! (WTF!). Old friends and new checked out the art, videos and performances while they mixed, mingled and shopped.

Check out more pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darinkleinandfriends
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10/18/12

Darin Klein & Friends Present With Suzanne Wright: Third Annual Queer Pile-up!

Poster design: Otherwild.com / Poster artwork: John Parot

 QPU!3 crowd shot

QPU!3 installlation shot 

November 26 - December 1, 2012

ForYourArt
6020 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
foryourart.com

Monday, November 26  
12-10pm: Artists install their own work 
7-10pm: Opening Reception and ‘zine release party for 21st Century Queer Artists Identify Themselves

All local queer artists were invited to participate in the third annual installment of this dynamic and inclusive exhibition. All mediums were welcomed, with wall and floor space available on a first-come, first-served basis. 83 artists came prepared with everything they needed to install and display your own artwork. Limit: one artwork per artist. Artwork may be sold through the gallery if you choose. Five drop-in performances took place at the Opening Reception. 

Check out images of the artwork on view here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/foryourart/8222082838/in/set-72157632105415599/
Check out crowd shots and installation views here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzanne_wright_art_work/sets/72157632118129846/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darinkleinandfriends

Performers: Gregory Barnett, Doug Cox, Miss Barbie-Q, Zac Monday, and Tyler Mathew Oyer

 Visual artists: Robbie Acklen, Laida Aguire, A. Allegra, Brandon Andrew, Gabriela Arreola, John Arsenault, Joseph Barajas, Gregory Barnett, Eden Batki, Cody Bayne, Brian Briggs, John Burtle, Arthur Castro, Rick Castro, Tiffany Chindalah, Dustan Christopher, Gaige Clark, Kelly Cline, Laura Copelin, Doug Cox, Ben Cuevas, Gregorio Davila, Juan Martin del Campo, Jr., Veronique d' Entremont, Deanna Erdmann, Ruben Esparza, Mary Fin, Eve Fowler, Laurel Frank, Mariah Garnett, Kate Gilbert, Michael Henry Hayden, Frank Helmer, Brandon Herman, Joanna Hoar, Kate Hoffman, Onya Hogan-Finlay, Larissa Brantner James, Eddie Jelinet, Justin Jorgensen, Johnnie JungleGuts, Colby Keller, Kim Kelly, Mac Kern, Rafael Killyan-Rios, LADZ, Lili Lakich, Molly Larky, Anthony Lepore, Angela Maguire, Vanessa Matthews, Alex Miller, Zac Monday, Montana, Tiger Munson, Toban Nichols, Darrin Noble, John Parot, KP Pepe, Ben Phen, Photo Larry, prvt dncr & bodega vendetta, Cassie Riger, Charles K. Rosenberg, Christopher Russell, Jimena Sarno, Brian Schetzsle, Margie Schnibbe, Christopher Shultz, Macho Mel, Shimkovitz, Robert Smith, Jesse Stecklow, Nicholas Sung, Orlando Tirado, Christina Tsui, Roman Udalov, Amy Von Harrington, Zoe Walsh, Trevor Wayne, Suzanne Wright, Austin Young, and Alison Zukovsky & Marija Gaier


Copies of 21st Century Queer Artists Identify Themselves #4 & #5
  
Queer artists from around the world were invited to participate in the exhibition-related publication, 21st Century Queer Artists Identify Themselves--an ongoing ‘zine project by and about queer artists from around the world living and working in the 21st Century. A resource for sharing information and educating ourselves and our peers. A guide to identifying, contacting and inspiring each other. 

21st Century Queer Artists Identify Themselves #4: Scott Andrew, Pittsburgh, PA | Adam J. Ansell, San Francisco, CA | Leo Ayres, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Liz Bradshaw, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK | Juan Martin del Campo, Jr., Pasadena, CA | Fábio Carvalho, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Rick Castro / Antebellum Gallery, Los Angeles, CA | David Chen, San Diego, CA | David Christensen, San Francisco CA | Ben Cuevas, Los Angeles, CA | Timothy Cummings, San Francisco, CA | Deanna Erdmann, Los Angeles, CA | Amanda D’Egidio, Sun Valley, CA | Tracy Dishman, Los Angeles, CA | Rubén Esparza, West Hollywood, CA | L arissa James Los Angeles, CA | Jason Jenn, Los Angeles, CA | Kevin Killian, San Francisco, CA | Darin Klein, Los Angeles, CA | Lili Lakich, Los Angeles, CA | Ian MacKinnon, Valley Village, CA | Peter Maloney, Holder, Australia | Miss Barbie-Q, Los Angeles, CA | Elliot Montague, Los Angeles, CA | MouseTrip / GDLart, Rome, Italy | Billy O’Callaghan, San Francisco, CA | Brandon Patrick, Los Angeles, CA | Tim Power, Los Angeles, CA | Steven Reigns, Los Angeles, CA | Gavin Rouille, Bloomington, IN | Margie Schnibbe, Los Angeles, CA | Joy Scopa, Karlsruhe, Germany | “Macho” Mel Shimkovitz, Los Angeles, CA | Christopher Shultz, Los Angeles, CA | Xavier Stentz / Rewolf Films, Berlin, Germany | Alonso Tapia-Benitez, Houston, TX | Orlando Tirado, Los Angeles, CA | TMO Studio, Los Angeles, CA | Amy Von Harrington, Los Angeles, CA | Jina Wallwork, Cinnamon Brow, Warrington, Cheshire, UK | Suzanne Wright, Los Angeles, CA | Josue Zavala, San Francisco, CA 

21st Century Queer Artists Identify Themselves #5: Asterism Derivative / Johannna Breiding & Mary Rasmussen,Valencia, CA | Joseph Barajas, Los Angeles, CA | Cody Bayne, Los Angeles, CA | Kelly Besser & Laurel Frank Los Angeles, CA | Ryan Brewer, Brooklyn, NY | John Michael Byrd, Sunderland, MA | Dante Carlos, Minneapolis, MN | Enrique Castrejon, Los Angeles, CA | Joshua Chaney, New York, NY | COBÖ, Beeville, TX | Drew Cushing (BentBoyBooks), San Francisco, CA | Veronique d’Entremont, Los Angeles, CA | Eddy Falconer, Berkeley, CA | B. Fazzolari, San Francisco, CA | Gary Fembot, San Francisco, CA | Marija Gaier & Alison Zukovsky, Los Angeles, CA | Brian Gainey, Los Angeles, CA | Tim Hailand, Berlin, Germany | Kevin Parks Hauser, Austin, TX | Brandon Herman, Los Angeles, CA | Gavy Kessler, Los Angeles, CA | Lake Verea, Mexico, DF | David LeBarron, Los Angeles, CA | Jason Mecier, San Francisco, CA | Grace Moon, Brooklyn, NY | Darrin Noble, Los Angeles, CA | John Parot, Los Angeles, CA | Andrew Printer, San Diego, CA | prvtdncr & bodega vendetta, Los Angeles, CA | Cassie Riger, Los Angeles, CA | Christopher Russell, Glendale, CA | Jim Schatz, Greene, NY | steiner, a. l. / berks, r. c. / OTHERWILD, Los Angeles, CA | Laura Stinger, San Luis Obispo, CA | Jesse Stecklow, Los Angeles, CA | Nicholas Andre Sung, Oakland, CA | Christina Tsui, Los Angeles, CA | Sy Wagon, San Francisco, CA | Trevor Wayne, Los Angeles, CA | Suzanne Wright, Los Angeles, CA | Meg Wolfe, Los Angeles, CA | Austin Young, Los Angeles, CA 
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