Chop ‘em Down Films presents MOMENTUM : Book launch and Immersive Show
Chop ‘em Downs’ much anticipated book launch, cultural retrospective and group show with collaborators from the streets to the studio
This is a multi-day exhibition celebrating subculture in Los Angeles at Mirus Gallery including new video installations, live music & art performances, panel discussions, tattoo demos and more.
IG – @chopemdownfilms
*FREE EVENT* This event will be all ages, free admission to experience a curated exhibition and weekend program.
Don’t miss opening night!
Chop ‘em Downs’ first photography book release and exclusive art and print showcase.
LA graffiti film premiere with live score by Drumetrics.
Evening DJ sets by Gaslamp Killer and Shepard Fairey.
Introduction to Pixação – the distinctive cryptic lettering and towering style of graffiti from São Paulo. First look at new content from Chop ‘em Down and original art by the country’s most infamous Pixação artists.
And look out for the after hours special guest performance announcement on our Instagram !
Friday, November 11
8:00 PM | Doors Open
9:30 PM | LA Graffiti + Live performance
10:30 PM | LA Graffiti + Live performance
12:00 AM | SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE
Featured artists and collaborations:
Saber, Zeser, Saute, Aloy
Drumetrics, Gaslamp Killer
Chaz Bojourquez, OG Slick, Big Sleeps, Buster
Carlos Mare, Michael Walsh, Shepard Fairey
Cripta Djan, MIA, ACAO DU, Catados, Eneri
Oscururu, Par, Radar, Moray, Pxl, CBTV
About the artist and exhibition:
Chop ‘em Down films is a collective of artists with a shared purpose of encouraging discovery, inspiring those that look at exploration as unattainable, and showcasing the world as it continues to evolve. Whether documenting discrete and private cultures or sociopolitical rifts, they shine light on the scenes and stories that are rarely acknowledged and too often overlooked.
Los Angeles has been the birthplace and backdrop for much of their exploration and success making it a natural place to premier their first book of photography and exclusive curated event experience.
The exhibition will showcase a decade of photographs and videos taken by all members spanning 72 cities and 38 countries.
Stay tuned for more weekend program details!
Saturday, November 12 : Artist panel talks moderated by Carlo McCormick, American culture critic and curator
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Chop ‘em Down, Momentum story
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Grit to Graffiti premier w/ artists Mare + Michael Walsh
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Pixação: Intro to Sao Paulo Graffiti. Featuring Eneri, Djan
*LIMITED SEATING Available! Plan to arrive early! *
Sunday, November 13
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | History of Chicano Lettering presented by Chaz Bojourquez, Big Sleeps, Buster
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Tattoo exhibition, Open event
Monday, November 14 + Tuesday, November 15
12 PM – 8 PM | Open hours
