Matthew Porter’s “Four False Starts” Exhibition

The Brooklyn-based artist blurs the lines of photographic manipulation in his LA show

Brooklyn-based artist Matthew Porter is part of a large group of contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of traditional photographic techniques and blurring the lines of digital and film manipulation. What sets Porter apart, however, are his calculated transitions between manipulated and straight photography. His recent book “Archepelago” (selected as one of our top picks at the New York Art Book Fair) was designed to highlight …

The Wheelhouse, Downtown Los Angeles

A new hub for bicycle culture, coffee and community stocked with vintage-inspired bikes and accessories

Tami and Chase Spenst wanted to build a one-stop shop for the everyday bicycle rider. After finding a space in the heart of Los Angeles’ creative community, they designed a warm and approachable indoor/outdoor space (with a service center and coffee bar) and filled it with vintage-inspired bicycles and accessories. Just opened last month in DTLA’s Factory Place is the Spenst’s two-story 3,700 square foot …

Range Rover Evoque “City Evocation”

Exploring urban hubs through the eyes and ears of a photographer, a music producer and visual artists

Sponsored by Land Rover USA

With the understanding that every person’s travel experience is unique, Range Rover Evoque embarked on a creative endeavor: tell the stories of three cities via shape, color and sound. By way of thoughtful, engaging videos, NYC-based (via Australia and Taiwan) photographer Paul Jung, New Orleans-inspired artists Cleo Wade and Liza Voloshin, and LA DJ/producer Jason Stewart (aka Them Jeans) present intriguing perspectives on the cities, …