#CoolArt: Gallery1988 presents '30 Years Later: A Tribute To The Cinema Of 1988'

Gallery1988 presents '30 Years Later: A Tribute To The Cinema Of 1988', a group art exhibition featuring paintings, prints, sculptures and more - all paying tribute to movies from the year of the gallery's namesake . . . 1988.

The opening reception is Friday April 6 from 7-9pm PT at Gallery 1988, 7308 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046.

Prints from the show will be available from the Gallery1988 website Saturday afternoon. Follow them on Twitter @Galleries1988 for the on sale announcement.

The exhibition will be on display until April 21.

by Barrett Biggers

Cool Art: Gallery1988 presents 'MATTEL + G1988' - An Art Tribute To 70 Years Of Toys

Gallery1988 presents 'Mattel + G1988' - an art tribute celebrating 70 years of toys.

Curated by artist Dave Perillo, the art show will feature official Mattel inspired art from artists including Dave Perillo, Amy Mebberson, Andrew Kolb, Anthony Petrie, Brad Hill, Cuddles & Rage, David Seidman, Glen Brogan, Ian Glaubinger, Jason Edmiston, Jellyko, Jerrod Maruyama, Jonathan Reincke, Lauren Gregg, Matt Kaufenberg, Nan Lawson, 100% Soft, Rich Pellegrino, Scott Listfield, Toddbot, Nathan Anderson and Tom Whalen.

The opening reception is on Friday August 14 from 7-10pm PST at Gallery1988 (West), 7308 Melrose Ave., LA, CA 90046 and will be on display until September 5.

Prints will first be available to those who attend the opening, and then online afterwards at the Gallery1988 website.

Cool Art: Hero Complex Gallery and Gratitude Collaboration present 'Pop 2 Action' Benefit Art Show

For one weekend only, Hero Complex Gallery and Gratitude Collaboration present 'Pop 2 Action', a pop culture benefit show highlighting original artwork by 50+ international artists, inspired by pop culture and mass media influences.

If you're in the Los Angeles area this weekend, come support Grateful Arts, a charity that raises money to feed the hungry, create sustainable food sources, and advocate for the arts.

Giveaways include a signed print by artist, Drew Struzan!

Opening Reception is  Friday, November 7 from  7-10pm at Hero Complex Gallery, 2020 South Robertson Blvd., Studio D, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Additional hours for this special benefit show for Saturday and Sunday November 8th & 9th are 11am - 6pm.

Online sales will go live on the HGC webstore on Saturday November 8 at approx. 1pm (PST).

Cool Art: Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Miscellaneous Mayhem'

This Friday, June 13, Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Miscellaneous Mayhem', a four-man art exhibition showcasing new works from Alexander Iaccarino, Brad Hill, Guillaume Morellec and JP Valderrama.

The opening reception is from 7-10pm and they will be holding a special small Mario Kart tournament in the back of the gallery, with a little help from StreetPass NYC.

They will hold a preview sale of works in the show tonight, Thursday, June 12th from 8pm-9pm eastern on the Bottleneckgallery website, with Brad Hill's original pieces an in-store exclusive.

Any remaining work will go on sale, Saturday, June 14 at 12pm EST.

Check out a selection of preview art below.

Cool Art: Gallery1988 presents 'Adventure Time' Art Show

On Thursday April 3, Gallery1988 opens an art show inspired by Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time'!

Over 65 artists reinterpret their favorite characters and scenes from everyone's favorite show in their own unique style, and expect to see original paintings, prints, and sculptures, as well as incredible merchandise from ROOK.

The show runs until April 6 at Gallery1988 (West), 7308 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 and is RSVP ONLY! To attend, email them at rsvpgallery1988@gmail.com.

Check out a preview of some of the art below.