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The Hole is proud to present our summer group exhibition featuring contributions from not just artists, but also Los Angeles art galleries and collectors. Storage Wars grants visitors a peek inside the shipping crate, a hand-fabricated vessel that protects and all too often—when left for years in a storage facility, archive or freeport—entombs some of the best and most precious work of art.
We stack the crates to the ceiling and open them! This long-standing curatorial project came from the grind of art fairs where we would uncrate an artwork, have it out for just a few days, and then pack it back up in its little wood box. It came from selling art to collectors who had the works ship directly to their storage; and it came from working at art museums where I got to poke around the amazing racks where true masterpieces were squirreled away from the public eye.
For this installation we wanted to offer our new West Coast neighbors a chance to air out one of their works from storage as well! Every gallery has some masterpiece that for whatever reason hasn't gotten to see the light of day in a while. We also wanted to offer our collector friends a chance to show off something incredible that they couldn't quite fit on their wall. And even artists often have a piece in their own storage racks whether unsold, unpaid or a special work that they decided to keep for themselves.
This show will feel like poking around the most amazing art storage ever, and what started out as a critique of this unfortunate aspect of running a contemporary art gallery has turned into a celebration!
1301PE, Adam Beris, Adam Parker Smith, Albertz Benda, Alex Anderson, Alex Gardner, Anat Ebgi Gallery, Anders Oinonen, Andy Dixon, Anna Zorina Gallery, Anthony Fein, Ariane Heloise Hughes, Astra Huimeng Wang, Aurel Schmidt, Bob Baxter, Botond Keresztesi, Bill Kleiman, Bradley Hart, Brittany Tucker, Brittney Leeanne Williams, Caleb Lyons, Caroline Larsen, Chris Johanson, Christian Rex van Minnen, Cleon Peterson, Cole Sternberg, Colleen Herman, Craig Krull, Dabin Ahn, Dan Attoe, David Hicks, David Shrigley, Dean Dempsey, Diana Yesenia Alvarado, Diane Rosenstein, Dimitri Lorin, Emily Ludwig Shaffer, Eric Shaw, Eric Yahnker, Erik Olson, Evgen Čopi Gorišek, Fred Lonidier, FriendsWithYou, GAVLAK, GGLA, Gosha Levochkin, Graeme Flegenheimer, Greg Bogin, Harper's Gallery, Hashimoto Contemporary, Henry Gunderson, Holton Rower, Hooman Dayani, Ivan Seal, Jade Thacker, James Hayward, Jan Albers, Jason Swartz, Jeremy Shockley, Jingze Du, JJ Manford, Joakim Ojanen, John Wolf, Joe Reihsen, John Millei, Jonathan Chapline, Jordi Ribes, Katie Hector, KATSU, KAWS, Keenan Derby, Kpe Innocent, Larissa De Jesús Negrón, Lily Ramirez, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, Madeline Tonzi, MAKE ROOM, Mariano de la Torre, Mark Flood, Mathew Zefeldt, Matthew Stone, Michael Benevento, Misaki Kawai, Monica Kim Garza, Naoki Koide, Nat Meade, Nicodim Gallery, Nikko Washington, Nino Mier, OCHI Projects, Palma Blank, Pedro Pedro, Peter Opheim, Philip Gerald, Philipp Kremer, Philjames, Praz-Delavallade, Raul De Lara, Reginald Armstrong, Roberts Projects, Roby Dwi Anotono, Rosson Crow, Roxanne Jackson, Ruby Neri, Ry David Bradley, Ryan Schneider, Ryan Travis Christian, Sam Friedman, Samantha Rosenwald, Samual Weinberg, Sarah Brook Gallery, Sargent’s Daughters, Scout Zabinski, SHRINE, Simphiwe Mbunyuza, Shulamit Nazarian, Sophie Larrimore, Stefan Bondell, Stefan Rinck, Stefan Simchowitz, Steve Powers, Steve Turner, Sue Hancock, Tammi Campbell, Tao Jiang, Taylor McKimens, The LODGE, Theo Rosenblum, The Pit, Thomas Trum, UTA Artist Space, Vanessa Prager, Vassilis H, Wendy White, Willie Jinks
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Adam Beris, Rold Gold, 202, Oil and acrylic on linen, 50 x 50 x 3 inches, 127 x 127 x 8 cm.
Anders Oinonen, Sunniness, 2019, Oil on canvas, 40 x 54 inches, 102 x 137 cm.
Alex Anderson, Lovely Shade Flower, 2021, Earthenware, glaze, gold luster, 29 x 15 x 15 inches, 74 x 38 x 38 cm.
Andy Dixon, Diana & Callisto Painting, 2023, Acrylic and pastel on canvas, 56 x 74 inches, 142 x 188 cm.
Adam Parker Smith, Vanitas, 2018, Gold leaf antique frame, mirror, resin, 35.5 x 41 inches, 90 x 104 cm.
Adam Parker Smith, Meissen Vase, 2021, Resin, polymer clay, Vase: 22 x 5 x 8 inches, 56 x 13 x 20 cm.
Ariane Heloise Hughes, Watch and Learn, 2022, Oil on linen, 20 x 12 inches, 50 x 30 cm.
Astra Huimeng Wang, The Secret Dramas of the East Begin with a Love Philtre and End with a Death Poison, 2022, Vintage cast iron dental chair, flock, cast iron dragon sculpture, 58 x 25 x 35 inches, 147 x 64 x 89 cm.
Aurel Schmidt, Trash Doll (I <3 the Big Apple), 2019, Color pencil, pencil, acrylic, shellac, coffee, human hair, SIM card, metal chain, archival glue and burn holes on paper, Frame dimensions: 16.5 x 22 inches, 42 x 56 cm.
Bill Kleinman, Fountain, 2000, Resin, erasers, washcloth, construction paper and mixed media on wood, 16 x 13 x 6.5 inches, 40 x 33 x 17 cm.
Bradley Hart, Mao (Injection), Acrylic, bubble wrap on wood, 60 x 48 inches, 153 x 22 cm.
Brittany Tucker, Toasting Those Buns, Acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 83 x 63 inches, 211 x 160 cm.
Brittney Leeanne Williams, Compass, 2021, Acrylic on panel, 14 x 11 inches, 36 x 28 cm.
Bob Baxter, Hand, 2023, Oil on canvas, 48 x 40 inches, 122 x 101 cm.
Botond Keresztesi, Time Capsules, 2022, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 71 x 71 inches, 180 x 180 cm.
Caleb Lyons, Real Estate (Take Action), oil and stick on canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 102 x 76 cm.
Caroline Larsen, Flowers in Vase with Plaid, 2022, Oil on canvas, 60 x 60 inches, 152 x 152 cm.
Christian Van Minnen, Ctrl Horse ESC, Oil on linen, 72 x 52 inches, 188 x 137 cm.
Cleon Peterson, The Setting Sun Has Come, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 inches, 102 x 102 cm.
Cole Sternberg, A Race To Learn, 2022, Mixed media on linen, 70 x 50 inches, 178 x 127 cm.
Colleen Herman, Lumine, 2021, Acrylic and gouche on canvas, 82 x 70 inches, 208 x 178 cm.
Dabin Ahn, Mesmerized, 2023, Oil on linen, 36 x 32 inches, 91 x 81 cm.
Dan Attoe, Swimming Pool at Sunset, Oil on canvas on panel, 12 x 18 inches, 30 x 45 cm.
Dan Attoe, Vulture, 2021, Neon, 48 x 72 inches, 122 x 183 cm.
David Hicks, Strangers and Flora, 2022, Glazed ceramic, steel, maple, 54 x 42 x 15 inches, 137 x 107 c 38 cm.
David Shrigley, Untitled, 2017, Ink on paper, 12 x 8 inches, 31 x 20 cm.
Dean Dempsey, Fun With Fruit, 2023, Oil on linen, 30 x 24 inches, 76 x 61 cm.
Diana Yesenia Alvarado, Lumbres, 2021, Glazed ceramic, 20 x 7 x 7 inches, 51 x 18 x 18 cm.
Emily Ludwig Shaffer, Patches, 2018, Oil on canvas, 42 x 50 inches, 107 x 127 cm.
Eric Yahnker, Toast, 2022, Oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, 91 x 122 cm.
Eric Yahnker, Fraptism, 2022, Oil on prepared burlap, 42 x 24 inches, 107 x 61 cm.
Eric Shaw, Underlying Tread, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 42 inches, 122 x 107 cm.
Erik Olson, Hillary, 2017, Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches, 122 x 91 cm.
Evgen Copi Gorisek, Sunset Park, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 59 inches, 150 x 150 cm.
Friends With You, Little Cloud (Ed. 10/10), 2020, Bronze, acrylic paint, 24 x 36 x 20 inches, 61 x 91 x 51 cm.
Fred Lonidier, N.A.F.T.A... # 07 "Sanitary", 1997, Light jet print, artist frame, 30 x 40 inches, 76 x 106 cm.
Gosha Levochkin, Room Service, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 80 inches, 152 x 203 cm.
Greg Bogin, Outgoing Message (Orange), 2018, Acrylic and urethane on canvas, 61 x 58 inches, 147 x 155 cm.
Henry Gunderson, Candidate, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 183 x 152 cm.
Holton Rower, Alakabam, 2018, Paint on plywood, 73 x 76 x 2 inches, 185 x 193 x 5 cm.
Ivan Seal, Polotonkrowling, 2023, Oil on canvas, 31.5 x 25 inches, 80 x 64 cm.
Jade Thacker, Egg Hunt: Twin Passage, 2022, Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 183 x 152 cm.
Jan Albers, mOulinrOugE, 2021, Spray paint, polymer plaster on polystyrene & certified non-wood, acrylic glass box, 67 x 48 x 13 inches, 171 x 121 x 34 cm.
James Hayward, *Abstract Diptych #10 (Titanium White / Ivory Black), 2011, Oil on canvas, on wood panels, diptych, 19 x 26 inches, 48 x 66 cm.
Jeremy Shockley, Double Double, 2023, Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 182 x 152 cm.
Jingze Du, Trumpet, 2021, Oil on canvas, 59 x 59 inches, 150 x 150 cm.
JJ Manford, Interior W/Vacuum, Peruvian Tree of Life Rug, and Calder Floor Lamp, 2020, Oil pastel and flashe on linen, 32 x 36 inches, 81 x 91 cm.
Joakim Ojanen, What If There Was Something Above The Water, Something Fun, Interesting And Meaningful...
Hahaha Me and My Silly Thoughts, 2021, Glazed stoneware, 21.5 x 9 x 9 inches, 55 x 23 x 23 cm.
Joe Reihsen, g2893, 2021, Acrylic on canvas over panel, walnut frame, 60 x 72 inches, 152 x 183 cm.
John Millei, *Woman in Chair (Pink and Yellow), 2009, Oil and Flashe on canvas, 100 x 84 inches, 254 x 213.4 cm.
Jordi Ribes, Contact, 2021, Oil on canvas, 70 x 70 inches, 178 x 178 cm.
Jonathan Chapline, Standing Bather (Aquamarine Blue), 2020, Painted Bronze, 12 x 6 x 3 inches, 31 x 15 x 8 cm.
Katie Hector, Dark Mood, 2023, Bleach and Dye on canvas, 40 x 30 inches, 102 x 76 cm.
Katsu Sawada, DOT TEST D, 2023, Atomized enamel on acrylic primed canvas, 48 x 48 inches, 122 x 122 cm.
KAWS, Untitled (Calvin Klein), Silkscreen on advertisement (street proof), 26 x 48.5 x 65 x 123 cm.
Keenan Derby, The Wanderer II, 2021, Oil on linen panel, 27 x 44 inches, 69 x 112 cm.
Kpe Innocent, Hoping In Things Unseen, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 29.5 x 29.5 inches, 75 x 75 cm.
Larissa De Jesus, Allowing myself to flow, 2023, Oil paint, oil sticks, color pencil and spray paint on canvas, 60 x 48 inches, 152 x 122 cm.
Lily Ramirez, Tie Dye Shirt, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 inches, 91 x 61 cm.
Lisa Anne Auerbach, Invisible Landscape, 2019, Merino wool stitched onto stretched linen, 80 x 63 inches, 203 x 160 cm.
Madeleine Tonzi, The Last Cloud, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 72 inches, 122 x 183 cm.
Mark Flood, Climate Change, 2023, 48 x 48 inches, 122 x 122 cm.
Mathew Zefeldt, Blending In, 2022, Acrylic on canvas over panel, 48 x 36 inches, 122 x 92 cm.
Matthew Stone, Natural Language, 2023, Digital print on linen, 39 x 78 inches, 100 x 200 cm.
Matthew Stone, Untitled, 2020, Digital print on linen, 47 x 35 inches, 120 x 90 cm.
Misaki Kawai, Art Professor, 2022, Acrylic and fabric on canvas, 39 x 32 inches, 99 x 81 cm.
Monica Kim Garza, Ostras Por El Parque (Oysters By The Park), 2022, Oil, acrylic and glitter on canvas, 58 x 80 inches, 147 x 203 cm.
Nat Meade, Gust, 2021, Oil on hemp, 32 x 28 inches, 81 x 71 cm.
Nat Meade, Vase, 2021, Casein tempera on paper, 8.5 x 8 inches, 22 x 20 cm.
Nikko Washington, Flowers For The Living, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 80 inches, 152 x 203 cm.
Palma Blank, Gloam Horizon, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 19.5 x 23 inches, 49.5 x 58.5 cm.
Philip Gerald, Vincent Van Gogh Bootleg, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 47 inches, 150 x 120 cm.
Peter Opheim, Rainer (Forest Warrior), 2022, Oil on canvas, 44 x 40 inches, 112 x 102 cm.
Philjames, Pleasure #12, 2022, Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 51 x 41 cm.
Philipp Kremer, Gather (II-V), 2020, 40 x 51 inches, 100 x 130 cm.
Pedro Pedro, No Meat At The Market, 2018, Textile paint on linen, 46 x 46 inches, 117 x 117 cm.
Raul De Lara, Cactus Study (#1), 2023, Pine, hemu, walnut, pigment, urethane, 29 x 29 x 5 inches, 73 x 73 x 12 cm.
Reginald Armstrong, Comfort and Harmony, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 inches, 122 x 52 cm.
Roby Dwi Antono, LILY, 2022, Spray paint on galvanized playe, 28 x 28 inches, 71 x 71 cm.
Rosson Crow, Burned Wagon Ponit, 2021, Acrylic, photo-transfer and oil on canvas, 72 x 84 inches, 183 x 213 cm.
Roxanne Jackson, Samantha (Lips Vase), 2021, Ceramic, glaze luster, 18.5 x 7 x 7 inches, 47 x 18 x 18 cm.
Ruby Neri, Pandemic Country, 2020, Ceramic, 22.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 inches, 55 x 37 x 37 cm.
Ryan Schneider, Words Chosen Wisely, 2021, Oil pigment on burnt Torrey pine, 25 x 17 x 16 inches, 64 x 43 x 41 cm.
Ry David Bradley, ﴾୨ᵔvᵔ﴿୨, 2022, Acrylic, tapestry, 71 x 63 inches, 180 x 160 cm.
Sam Friedman, Untitled, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 inches, 183 x 152 cm.
Samantha Rosenwald, Samba-dy to Love, 2022, Colored pencil on canvas, 40 x 40 inches, 102 x 102 cm.
Samuel Weinberg, Ramen Lawman, 2020-2023, Gouache on paper, 35 x 23 inches, 89 x 58 cm.
Scout Zabinski, Gire e Gira, 2021-2022, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 72 inches, 152 x 183 cm.
Simphiwe Mbunyuza, GOGO, 2021, Ceramic, 48 x 18 x 18 inches, 123 x 46 x 46 cm.
Sophie Larrimore, How Will I Know, 2021, Acrylic and water soluble crayon on unprimed linen, 24 x 30 inches, 61 x 80 cm.
Stefan Rinck, Crypto Behemoth, 2021, Diabase, 16 x 14 x 10 inches, 41 x 36 x 25 cm.
Stefan Bondell, No Exceptions, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, 42.5 x 52 inches, 108 x 132 cm.
Tammi Campbell, Painting fo rKubler, Wrapped, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, 68 x 57 inches, 173 x 145 cm.
Taylor McKimens, U-NO-WHO, 2023, Oil over acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 51 x 41 cm.
Taylor McKimens, GOLDEN, Wood, metal, styrofoam, paper, acrylic, 90 x 60 x 35 inches, 229 x 152 x 89 cm.
Thomas Trum, Three Pink Lines 1, 2022, Acrylic on linen, 53 x 43 inches, 135 x 110 cm.
Vanessa Prager, Overgrown, 2023, Oil on canvas 72 x 48 inches, 182 x 121 cm.
Vassilis H., Seven Women and a Cowboy, Oil on canvas, 79 x 95 inches, 200 x 240 cm.
Wendy White, Raincloud (Neon Signs on Overcast Days), 2021, Aluminum, automotive paint, 48 x 60 inches, 122 x 152 cm.
Willie Jinks, Untitled ("Hopershop Ras Hell"), 1990, Paint on Wood, 48 x 48 inches, 122 x 122 cm.