2015
December 2015
November 2015
The Gabba Gallery presents Wishlist 3.0, the ever-evolving, cash-and-carry exhibition of contemporary artwork at exceptionally affordable prices. Featuring more than 60 artists and a price cap of $1000, the third annual edition of Wishlist once again promises a dynamic visual voyage as sold works are removed and replaced by new pieces. “The gallery was re-curated about nine times within just a few hours during the opening,” wrote Deborah Vankin of Wishlist 1 in the LA Times.
October 2015
FOURVIEW
Michael Christy’s exhibition entitled Genre Paintings will delve into the surreal worlds he is known for, with bright neon colors and intriguing interactions between real and imagined biospheres and beings.
Jeffrey Gillette, one of Banksy’s Dismaland artists, is showing a group of paintings entitled DREAD, featuring his signature style of beautifully rendered, never-ending slums juxtaposed with contemporary icons and marks.
Phobik’s exhibition entitled Figments and Particles will revolve around his channeled world of The Phobik God using both contemporary and classic painting styles to illuminate his imaginary realm.
Rounding out the four, realfake: UNKNOWN by CANTSTOPGOODBOY will elaborate on his vibrant starburst flair surrounding iconic American images of icons and superheros.
August 2015
WOOD METAL SCREW
Join over 45 artists saying Screw you to Canvas!!! All Artwork will be done on mediums other than Canvas!!!
June 2015
CUATRO LOVE
The Gabba Gallery presents Cuatro Love, four, diverse, mini exhibitions by artists Essi Zimm, Rene Gagnon, Morley and Max Neutra filling the almost 2000 sq. ft. gallery, each curated by Jason Ostro and Phil Santos.
Essi Zimm’s exhibit Nacht, meaning Night, in German, is a themed exhibit exploring dark fairy tales in her signature multimedia, collage and painted works. Rene Gagnon’s showing will take you deeper into Gagnon’s bold artworks using his “Post Graffiti Abstract Expressionism.” Morley will release a print the opening night, June 6, along with his exhibit of poignant typographic inspired work. Rounding out the four, Max Neutra will have 16 pieces, exemplifying his “ride on the line between mayhem and control.”
May 2015
ZODIAC
The Gabba Gallery presents Zodiac, an exhibition inviting the viewer to experience a myriad of interpretations of an age old driving force. Arriving in the 2nd millennia BC, astrology is, arguably, part of the human collective unconscious. In its’ broadest sense, astrology is humanities search for meaning in the sky. The Gabba Gallery has curated its’ almost 2000 sq. ft. gallery, with this search for meaning and what energies drive us. In this exhibit, the coming together of the artists’ exploration is an experience inviting you to discover different interpretations as they give rise to, and touch the viewer’s collective unconscious memories. The curiosity is palatable, to see what artists such as Mike Christy, with his other-worldly painting style, Andrea LaHue aka Random Act, with her layered and nature based paintings and Frank Forte and his love for the cartoon, craft.
March 2015
OUTSIDE LIES MAGIC
The street artists included in Outside Lies Magic continually create for the public and were selected as they blur the lines between street art and contemporary fine art.
February 2015
CURATE THIS
A Very Special Art Show Celebrating some of LA's Best Curator / Artists!
January 2015
KOOL LAYED
The Gabba Gallery is Proud to present "Kool Layed" An Art show celebrating the Art of Collage.
January 2015
Something new is happening at The Gabba Gallery. We are turning one of our rooms into a permanent artist collection. This room will showcase art from some of The Gabba Gallery's established and up and coming artists. This room will be Buy and Carry.
December 2014
November 2014
WISH LIST 2
A unique group show with over 70 artists, established and emerging, from fine art to street art. All artwork will be $1,000 or less, and will also include art related merchandise!!!!!
A high energy show that will constantly be re-curated all month long as pieces sell. All guests have the ability to "buy and carry-out", sooooo artwork will go straight from our walls to yours!
October 2014
WALK YOUR ROBOT
The Gabba Gallery presents WALK YOUR ROBOT, an exhibition of an imagined future filled with friendly butler type robots who serve as your closest confidant, cocktail maker and protector and the women who “love?” them. What if your robot became self-aware? How would they emulate you? What would they dress like and who would they date? These are a few of the questions presented in the group art show WALK YOUR ROBOT. Curated by artist and Gabby Gallery owner Jason Ostro, WALK YOUR ROBOT is a bright, fun filled, futuristic exhibit featuring musician, artist, actor Vance DeGeneres along with Joey Feldman, Dave Pressler, L Croskey, MD MN, Jennifer Korsen, Chris James, and Darcy Yates.
October 2015
HOT ROD
The Gabba Gallery and HRLA present Drop In, an exhibition combining the ever evolving skateboarding and street art culture into HTLA (Hotrod LA), the premier skateboard shop in Los Angeles. Creativity and chaos come together every day in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles.
This exhibition highlights Los Angeles Street and contemporary Artists and their cultural influence with hand painted decks by RAD LA ARTISTS!!!!!! HOTROD 2253 Westwood Blvd. LA, CA 90064
August 2014
URBAN PLAYGROUND
Urban Playground brings the outside world indoors. Imagine all the playful excitement of a city with; kids playing tag, a pick- up game of basketball, happy dogs waiting to be pet by a park bench, dandelions waiting to be picked, towering metallic buildings, colorful graffiti covering walls, boomboxes on full blast, skateboarders zooming by, and a pair of sneakers delicately dangling off a telephone wire all brought inside the confines of an almost 2000 square foot Gallery. The world around you is art, be part of it in our URBAN PLAYGROUND.
July 2014
MOTIF
A group show focusing on high design and fine art. From collage work to photography. From artists with permanent work in museums to emerging artists.
May 2014
RAWR
The Gabba Gallery is pleased to present RAWR!, a group show of animal imagery, from the hunter to the hunted.
Since the beginning humankind has used animal imagery in its cultures, religions, and its art. We have assigned meanings and qualities to animals no matter what part of the world we are from. Because of this fascination, an animal’s image has had the ability to convey significant meaning and attach an understanding to the complex. Throughout art’s history this powerful symbolism has been used to depict mythological tales, reveal social statuses, convey emotion, comment on society and even help us to understand a culture’s history.
The Gabba Gallery is curating RAWR! with humankind’s natural fascination of animals as the focal point for the show. A true tribute to the animal’s influence and significance throughout history.
From artists with work in museums to muralists to illustrators to emerging, Gabba has hand selected these 16 artists to showcase their varying styles to honor the animal kingdom and its importance in art and in life.
April 2014
BRIGHT IDEAS
The Gabba Gallery presents 'Bright Ideas' with guest curator, L.C. of Cannibal Flower. LC and The Gabba Gallery chose this particular and diverse group of artists based on the bright palettes they each use in their work.
March 2014
FACE IT
The Gabba Gallery is pleased to present a multidisciplinary group show featuring over 50 artists, from new to established, exhibiting fine art to street art.
“Face It” will exhibit work that represents the six basic, emotional divisions; Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Surprise. With works priced to sell at a $2,500 cap, the show will be constantly re-curated as the art is purchased and placed in the buyer’s hands. This show is a wonderful way to start an art collection or add to an existing one.
January 2014
Platforms & Paint
Platforms are not just shoes women wear; it is also a place to voice an opinion. Paint is the most recognized medium in art, but it is also a term that relates to putting on make-up, thus the title, “Platforms & PAINT” came into being.
The Gallery is proud to curate a show in which women artists are the theme. The fact is - women are sadly underrepresented in galleries and museums worldwide. The artwork will showcase artists from various disciplines from sculpture to street art sharing the same space.
November/December 2013
WISH LIST
A unique group show with over 60 artists, established and emerging, from fine art to street art. All artwork will be $1,000 or less, and will also include art related merchandise; 1 of 1 hand painted baseball hats, blank greeting cards, lithographs, t-shirts and messenger bags. A high energy show that will constantly be re-curated all month long as pieces sell. All guests have the ability to "buy and carry-out", so artwork will go straight from our walls to yours!
August 2013
WOOD METAL SCREW
A Group Mixed Media Art Show That Demands - No Canvas Allowed At The New Contemporary Art Gallery - The Gabba Gallery
Curators Jason Ostro and Jaime Becker challenged the artists to think beyond the canvas. Becker told the artists: “Don’t be safe, but still make sure you are true to your voice.” From 3-D screw portraits made by Andrew Myers, a painted mirror by Random Act, to reclaimed children’s stool pieces from Clinton Bopp, to graffiti suitcases by Garth, to repurposed plastic containers made into cartoon-esque bombs from Steve Olson; attendees will be able to enjoy a multitude of creative works from both emerging to very established Californian Artists.
Jason Ostro states, “We are a gallery that refuses to define itself. We choose what we love and what we are passionate about. We place contemporary artists alongside street artists which creates a new visual and thought provoking discussion for our clientele.”
“Visitors feel like they are on the cusp of a new cultural art renaissance. There is a palpable energy here,” says artist, Andrea LaHue aka Random Act who shows at the gallery.
July 2013
SNAP CLICK
Featuring: BrakhaX2, Mark Hanauer, Anthony Valadez, Jason London, Steve Olson, Jason Kramer, Paul R. Giunta, Joanna Brooks, Lela Edgar, and Mary Hanson
May 2013
WABBA AT THE GABBA
Group Art Show featuring Random Act, Vance DeGeneres, L. Croskey, Noah Emhurt, Christopher James, William Deutsch, Nate Geare, Jaime Becker, Jason Ostro, x+, Rachael Rendon, Michael Christy, Nick Fadely, Daniel Rolnik, Judy Ostro, Henry Niller, Jennifer Korsen, Khalid Hussein, and Gilberto.
April 2013
CORRESPONDING MEASURES
Group exhibition and Trifucta Camp fundraiser
Participating artists:
Nate Geare, Dtoar, Khalid Hussein, Matthew Robinson, Noah Haytin, Daniel George, Rachael Rendon, Noah Emhurt, Chris James, Jaime Becker, Jason Ostro, and more.
Performances by:
KomboBreaker, Jaime Schwabl, Alana Starr, Riley Warren
The Fundraiser:
Trifucta is an amazing group of Djs, artists, doctors, nurses, dancers, builders, and a myriad of other professionals and lovers of life and all things we do! The Burning Man community is all about giving with no expectation of receiving anything in return. With this spirit in mind, Camp Trifucta is looking to take this Burning Man to the next level. We want to share our love and appreciation for all the amazing art we've experienced in the past by making some BIG art of our own. We are raising funds to complete our BIGGEST art installation ever:
The Trifucta Party Playground will be an experience for all to enjoy!! Come see the scale model of our camp design in person at the Gabba Gallery April 27th and be ready to be amazed. :)
If you have ever wanted to support the arts or contribute to a Burning Man project, now it the time! Show your support and come enjoy an evening of art, music, cocktails, and beautiful people!
Come show your support for BIG art projects.
Enjoy silk screened posters and t-shirts, custom made on site by Henry Niller Garcia!