Michael Kaplan 04 / 26 / 12

The acclaimed costume designer, Michael Kaplan at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills. Mr. Kaplan costumed designed the films “Fight Club,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol” among many others. He is currently working on the next installment of “Star Trek.”

Harmony to Rene Ricard’s West Coast Premiere in Los Angeles! 04 / 19 / 12

Filmmaker Harmony Korine and painter Rene Ricard at his first west coast exhibition, “Go Mae West, Young Man” at 8458 Melrose Place in Los Angeles. Mr. Ricard who is also a poet, was a protege of Andy Warhol. He appeared in the classic Warhol films “Kitchen” and “Chelsea Girls”. In his present work, Mr. Ricard has expanded his ambition, working with larger scale canvases (up to 8 feet) with fully integrated imagery and text. His exhibition which was curated by Vito Schnabel runs to May 19th.

Zanna Roberts Rassi Steps Out in LA! 04 / 19 / 12

Marie Claire senior fashion editor, Zanna Roberts Rassi attends painter Rene Ricard’s west coast debut opening exhibition at 8458 Melrose Place in Los Angeles. The exhibition was curated by Vito Schnabel.

Victoria Hopper & Pamela Barish 04 / 17 / 12

Victoria Hopper (the wife of the late Dennis Hopper) and fashion designer Pamela Barish attend Kenny Scharf’s opening exhibit at the Honor Fraser Gallery in Culvery City, California.

Tobias Keene’s New Exhibition Opens At Le Basse Projects! 04 / 13 / 12

Painter Tobias Keene at a private reception for his new solo exhibit, ‘Black is the Beauty of the Brightest Day’, at LeBasse Projects in Culver City, California. Mr. Keene’s new work delve into the themes of ceremony, beauty and reliquary. “I’m fascinated by deconstructing known images and reworking them into ceremonial context” he stated. The exhibition runs to May 12th. For info visit: LeBasse Projects.