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Charley Christ / Language is a Chemical

April 30, 1986 – June 7, 1986

Charley Christ’s installation of sculpture and paintings that journeyed through pre-historic territory and into quasi-scientific investigations.

Filed Under: 1985-1989, Exhibition, Installation, LACE Tagged With: 1986, 1986 - June 7, April 30, Charley Christ, Charley Christ / Language is a Chemical, Exhibition, installation, Language is a Chemical, painting, Sculpture

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In April, we premiered “ABUNDANCE,” a multiday

In April, we premiered “ABUNDANCE,” a multiday performance art series that presented cutting edge performance art and interdisciplinary work by artists whose lived experiences as non-traditional or fat bodies challenge intersectional forms of oppression.

“ABUNDANCE” featured works by Patrisse Cullors with Ashley Blakeney and Darius Williams, Edgar Fabián Frías, GayCay, Jessica Carolina González, Vanessa Hernández Cruz, Alima Lee, Caleb Luna, Melba Martínez, Cody Perkins with Sabrina Johnson, Ghis Rodríguez, Yesika Salgado, and Dorian Wood.

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Excerpt: Cody Perkins (Algorythm.code) @codyofthealgos__ with Sabrina Johnson (@chocolate_chun_li), “Let Your Spirit Fill This Space,” 2024.
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This year, we continued to champion and challenge

This year, we continued to champion and challenge the art of our time through groundbreaking performances like “La Cantadora Shamana de Cabaret” and “ABUNDANCE.”

On Valentine’s Day, we premiered “La Cantadora Shamana de Cabaret” by Carmina Escobar (@carminaescobar). In this performative ritual—part opera, part incantation, and part comedic examination—Carmina examined her life as an “erotic export”—a woman-creature, bird-spirit, in whose veins boils the antagonist sex of oppressor and oppressed, a product of the the mestizo heritage.

In the spring, we presented “ABUNDANCE,” a performance art series featuring artists whose lived experiences as non-traditional or fat bodies challenge intersectional forms of oppression. Partipating artists included Patrisse Cullors (@osopepatrisse) with Ashley Blakeney and Darius Williams (@1dariuswilliams), Edgar Fabián Frías (@edgarfabianfrias), GayCay (@gay.cay), Jessica Carolina González (@jcg.studio), Vanessa Hernández Cruz (@galaxiesdance), Alima Lee (@alima_lee), Caleb Luna (@dr_chairbreaker), Melba Martínez (@frutamala), Cody Perkins (@codyofthealgos__) with Sabrina Johnson, Ghis Rodríguez (@ghisrodriguezart), Yesika Salgado (@yesikastarr), and Dorian Wood (@dorianwoodmusic).

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Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 11 AM–12:3

Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 11 AM–12:30 PM at LAMAG for “The Life Garden: Gardening Workshop,” part of our PST ART exhibition, “Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics.”

This workshop focuses on “The Life Garden,” an indoor medicinal garden, featuring herbs and plants known to support people living with cancer. Taylor “The Plant Plug” Lindsey will share their expertise, offering practical tips for building and maintaining your own garden at home. With support from botanist Aleen Vartivarian (@aleenvartivarian), participants will also learn about the health benefits of anti-cancer nutrition.

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Photo: Beatriz da Costa with Donald Daedalus, The Life Garden, 2011, restaged in collaboration with Taylor Lindsey and Aleen Vartivarian for “Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics.” Photo credit: @ofphotostudio

As we reflect on this year, we’re deeply gratefu

As we reflect on this year, we’re deeply grateful for your continued support. Your contributions have helped us maintain innovative arts programming outside of our gallery, bringing experimental and insightful projects to LA and beyond.

Since 1978, LACE has championed and challenged the art of our time, fostering artists who innovate, explore, and take risks. We’re proud to serve as a free and experimental space that nurtures emerging art forms while creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and engagement with diverse audiences.

As we prepare for the organization’s exciting next chapter, please consider making a contribution to LACE. Your support helps us continue our mission to provide art that focuses on freedom of expression; experimentation with ideas, materials, and new forms; and content that is challenging and socially engaging.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright new year!

Photo: Dorian Wood, “La nada que te ama,” 2024 for “ABUNDANCE,” curated by Selene Preciado and Juan Silverio. Photo by Angel Origgi.

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