Art Through Instagram

Last week, I was introduced to Invaluable's #GotArt project + was asked where I find art that moves me. I thought about my recent art purchases, projects + galleries I want to explore - the one thing they all had in common was finding them via Instagram.

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galleries1988 
Gallery 1988 has two locations in LA, which are on my list of must-sees for my next Cali adventure. I snagged this awesome Joey Spiotto print last year, but had almost missed it due to such small runs of prints being made. If I hadn't scrolled through my Instagram feed, I wouldn't have seen the post about the prints going live on the site. I've also discovered an array of artists through Gallery 1988 over the course of time.

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100soft 
Truck Torrence is the dude behind 100% Soft. I'm a pop culture junkie who digs kawaii art, so when I discovered him I was stoked. Torrence has a solo show running at Gallery 1988 East this month [February 6 - 28]. Prints from the show are available online in limited quantities.

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nimasprout 
Nicole Gustafsson is another artist I discovered via Gallery 1988. I saw her "I'm a 90's Girl" painting from her Pop Terrariums show + fell in love. That piece is my entire youth in a nutshell, complete with a watermelon Ring Pop + a slice of pizza. The rest of her work is pretty fantastic as well.

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taramcpherson
I discovered Tara McPherson back in 2006 via JapanLA, due to my obsession with tokidoki. My only McPherson art is in the form of a camera, which adorns a bookshelf with other artsy trinkets. McPherson not only kills it on canvas, she's also created some solid gig posters in the past.

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thecottoncandymachine
Cotton Candy Machine is Tara McPherson's art boutique located in Brooklyn, which sells art, books, toys + also houses art shows. Some of my favorites [Buff Monster, Daniel Danger] are included in her collections, so adventuring here is a must for me this year.

Things I'm Loving Lately.

A Chocolate Box Kind Of Life
This is what Forrest Gump might have looked like had Wes Anderson created the film. Genius.

#ruinachildrensbook
Sarina's best thing ever (this week). It's actually from March, but it doesn't matter.

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Geometric Bracelet [MerCurios]

I'm usually picky about my accessories, but I'm in love with this hand-stamped bracelet. 

Jellyfish - Spilt Milk
A friend played this for me last week + I was astonished that I'd never come across this before. Solid power pop deliciousness. Do yourself a favor + listen to this from start to finish - it doesn't disappoint.

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Bob's Burgers

To say that I'm obsessed with this show has got to be the understatement of the year. There's a little bit of Tina Belcher in everybody.

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wait what - the notorious xx [the notorious b.i.g. vs the xx]. A coworker's playlist blared "dead wrong intro" over the weekend + I loved it. Snag your free download via SoundCloud + check out the rest of the mix tapes, available at wait what.

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Alien Yard To-Go Cup [Urban Outfitters]. This bad boy is 1/4 the size of me + keeps me hydrated. I don't know why, but it reminds me of the flick-flop Spring Breakers.

Befriending Your Ex: The Ultimate Repurposing Project. Keri Pina's latest piece on HelloGiggles is a must-read. Go. Now. Trust me.

Shazam Playlist. I frequently use the app Shazam when I hear a song I like + I'm unsure of the artist or song title [especially while Nexflixing my life away]. Last month, I decided to create a playlist of the songs I looked up in March + am working on the one for April. You can listen here via Spotify.

Star Wars Episode VII Filming Commenced. Alan Horn, the Walt Disney Studios chairman explains at Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television that casting isn't fully complete for the most anticipated film of 2015, but filming has already begun. The story, which has been penned by JJ Abrams + Star Wars script vet Lawrence Kasdan, will be complimented by an original John Williams score, bringing some serious Star Wars alum to the table. Saying I'm stoked about this is an understatement.

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Fadeaway Records 10: Friends [vinyl//digital download]. Thirty-seven tracks featuring a slew of awesome artists, including a few bands born on the island [brand new, head automatica, the narrative, straylight run]. Not only is the vinyl beautiful, but the selection for this compilation is excellent. I mean, I knew it was going to be good, but this exceeded my expectations. Proceeds from the sales will be distributed to a number of cancer research charities, so you're doing a good deed at the same time.

Netflix. Oh, where would I be without Netflix? I finally finished Breaking Bad [ugh, so good it hurts], so I've ventured into the land of rom-coms//drams. Some are good. Some are bad, but still good in that "I grew up on Disney flicks + have a glimmer of hope for a storybook romance" kinda way. Also, sports ones = best ones.

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X vs Y: A Culture War, A Love Story [paperback//kindle]. Snagged this the other day + even though I'm only a chapter in, I love it. Eve + Leonora Epstein, lets snag coffee + talk about the 90s, pleasethanks.

Coloring. Sounds juvenile, but there is just something so soothing about creating something unique within the lines created by another. Crayola markers + colored pencils are the weapons of choice as I zone out until my hand cramps.

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Tattify Lightspeed Set. I've been talking about getting a Star Wars tattoo for quite some time, but lack of funds + major indecisiveness have delayed the dream. $15 for 12, plus free shipping? Yeah, I'm gonna have to try these.

Health + Pop Culture = Nick Dietz.

I have known Nick Dietz since I was in sixth grade. It was he and CJ Musarra that introduced me to Snoop Doggy Dogg (remember that) and Smashing Pumpkins in the hallway as I waited to enter Mr. Capozzoli's Science classroom. Nick and I remained friends through the years, and he was always an integral member of our local music scene (RIP Bed Bug Empire and The DSC Project), and introduced me to much of the music I listen to today.

Coincidentally, we both moved out of good ol' Port St. Lucie and back to New York, where we originally hailed from. Nick now works as an Assistant Producer and On-Air Personality for CBS News. He hosts the video segments of HealthPop, where health meets pop culture. Two things I enjoy, rolled into one - plus, one of my favorite people hosts it? I was sold. This particular update made me giggle, because of the random content (plus, there is a Beatles reference). I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!