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Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments Photos by Cognito Return to the HVW8 Shop

Album's Done 2

Album’s Done 2 June 2009 / NYC (11×14) – new $60


Mos Def MJ Tribute

MD Tribute to MJ Sept 2009 / San Francisco  (11×14) $60


Mos Def x Banda Black Rio

MD + Banda Black Rio Dec 2009 / Sao Paulo Brazil (8×10) $40


Photographer and friend, Cognito of Frolab returns to HVW8, making more photos from his Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments Exhibition available in our online shop. All photos were included in the Gallery Show and “Album’s Done 2″ is being offered for sale for the first time ever. These are all very limited edition so make sure to order prints right away.

More on the Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments Exhibition here.

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HVW8 Int’l Podcast Vol. 23, Part 2 – Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka TI$a

Here’s a gift from Los Angeles to you – Part 2 of the recent live set with Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. You know Part 1 was excellent on it’s own but after hearing this addition, you find that it was just a warm up. In the second half we’re hit with rhymes from special guest Krondon and sax and keys from friend Terrace Martin. Special indeed.

Bump this well into the New Year!

Download the full recording here.

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Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold – Gallery Music Series – Video and Podcast

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold Live at HVW8 Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.

With the holidays upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to drop this first installment of a two part edition of the HVW8 Int’l Podcast.

Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold, performing together for the very first time at the HVW8 Gallery Music Series. This was a highly anticipated collaboration that did not disappoint – not that there were any doubts. The two heavyweights were joined by Thunder Cat, Major, Terrace Martin, Krondon and others on a funk adventure that builds and evolves. The final jam will blow your mind.

There’s just no way we could cut this audio down to fit one show! Take a listen and don’t forget that Part 2 is on its way soon. Special thanks to the players and the standing room only crowd.

Photos from this session HERE.

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Art Basel Photos – 2010

Photos from this year’s Art Basel in Miami. This year’s highlight’s included Marco Brambilla’s ‘Evolution (Megaplex)‘ at the Standard Hotel, Friends with You’ Rainbow City, The Island at the Mondrian Hotel, Nada Art Fair, the Wynwood Walls, the Rubell Gallery  and just being in Miami and hanging with your favorite people and artists. Can’t wait until next year. Also special thank-you to Alvaro (Freegums).

HVW8 Podcast Vol. 22: Computer Jay Live

Computer Jay arrives at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery on a quick stop between world tours with Master Blazter and work on solo projects. We were lucky enough to catch this original mix set right in the Gallery a few weeks back. A few photos of Jay live are posted.

Make sure to check in with us at www.HVW8.com for future Gallery events.
And if you’re in Los Angeles, please visit us at 661 N Spaulding Ave. LA, CA 90036

Subscribe free to the HVW8 International podcast via iTunes.

Listen to past HVW8 podcast mixes HERE

Kevin Lyons – Original Artwork and Prints

“Bomb”
original gouache painting on paper
36″ x 57″ (91.4 x 144.8 cm)
Kevin Lyons
Framed

$1600

“Monsters Don’t Get Bored…”
Screen Print
20″ x 26″ (50.8 x 66 cm)
Kevin Lyons

$250

“Billie Jean! Not My Lover”
Letterpress Print
10 x 10″ (25.4 x 25.4 cm).
Kevin Lyons

Edition of 5/ Grey.
Edition of 5/ White.

$100

“Vampires Suck”
Letterpress Print
10×10″ (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Kevin Lyons
2009

Edition of 5/Grey.
Edition of 5/White.

$100

Takes One to Know One
Letterpress Print
10×10″ (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Kevin Lyons
2009

Edition of 5/ Gray.
Edition of 5/White.

$100

“My Cultural References Are Better Than Your Cultural References”
Letterpress Print
10×10″ (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Kevin Lyons
2009

Edition of 5/White.
Edition of 5/Gray.

$100

Boogie Down Ghosts
Letterpress Print
10×10″ (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Kevin Lyons
2009

$100

“Monster Party #1″
Letterpress
10″ x 10” (25.4 x 25.4 cm).
Kevin Lyons
2009

Edition of 5/White.
Edition of 5/Gray.

$100

“Your Mom’s In My Business”
Silkscreen on high quality archival paper
22.5 x 30.25 inches (57.2 x 78.1 cm)
Kevin Lyons
2008

$75

Pieces from Kevin Lyons exclusive to HVW8. Custom framing available upon request.

Read more about Kevin Lyons’ HERE.

Geoff McFetridge – Micheal Leon – Original Art

“Pink Dot”
Acrylic and screenprint
23.5 x 33″ (59.7 x 83.8 cm)
Michael Leon
2009

$800

“White Elephants”
Acrylic and screenprint
23.5″ x 33″ (59.7 x 83.8 cm)
Michael Leon

$800

“Tombstone on My Ego”
original collaborative painting
33″x 23 1/2″
Geoff McFetridge and Michael Leon
2009

More information on last year’s Micheal, Kevin and Geoff Exhibiton Here.

email the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, info(at)hvw8.com for information about additional pieces available.

Custom framing available upon request.

Gallery Music Series – Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold – photos

Thanks to everyone who came to the Gallery Music Series this Sunday featuring Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold. A good crowd collected on a sunny LA afternoon at the HVW8 Gallery and were treated to an all-star improvised session.  Dam and Taz lead the way and Terrace Martin, Thunder Cat, lil Thunder Cat, Major and Krondon joined in. Truly a positive LA experience.

Podcast and video will be posted later this week. Keep an eye out and make sure to come check the next Gallery Music Series.

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka ti$a at HVW8 Gallery this Sunday

HVW8 Gallery Music Series – Vol. 3

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold aka ti$a

This Sunday we’re proud to present 2 of LA’s finest – Dam-Funk and tAz Arnold – coming together for a live improvised music set. Expect the unexpected from these 2 champions of funk.

The HVW8 Gallery has held host to numerous performances over the past few years, where bands such as Master Blazter and the Hawthorne Headhunters were created during live music sets. On alternating Sunday afternoons with residents Ty G and Max, you might find DJs or musicians such as Mayer Hawthorne and The County, Aloe Blacc with Jamie Strong (Do-Over), Black Spade, Twilite Tone, House Shoes, Computer Jay, Dam-Funk, Pollyn, Daz-I-Kue, Them Jeans or thee Mike B recording live for HVW8’s International Podcast.

Nov. 21s,t Live 2 – 5pm

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave
LA, CA 90036
323 655 4898

In With Old, Out With The New, this Saturday

In with the Old, Out with the New

What: Pilfer the racks of ten indie vintage boutiques under one gallery roof.
Why: Nothing over $200 and most under $75.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: HVW8 Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St., West Hollywood (323-655-4898). Map It

LOOK MOM, NO TALENT, Inner City Avant-Garde

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery & Inner City Avant-Garde present…

“LOOK MOM, NO TALENT”

November 11 December 15, 2010

A satellite show to the Gray Day exhibition curated by Noah Davis at the Roberts & Tilton Gallery, HVW8 Art + Design Gallery along with Inner City Avant-Garde are proud to present “LOOK MOM, NO TALENT” an exhibition of new works featuring Ulysses Pizarro, Darnell Prince and Noah Davis.

Opening Reception: November 11, 2010 (7 – 10pm)

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery /661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036

With Support from American Rag, PBR and the Roberts & Tilton Gallery

Inner City Avant-Garde (ICAG) is an anarchic collective of three artists hailing from both coasts but forged in the crucible of Brooklyn.  The connection between Pizarro, Prince and Davis was made nearly a decade ago, but the bond was never broken.  A few loose early collaborations slowly grew and became more focused when the ICAG was made formal over a bottle of Rosé in early 2010.  Now, the highs, lows and improvised weapons of this collective’s earliest work are finally having their West Coast debut.

“LOOK MOM, NO TALENT” features collaborations between Brooklyn born artist and designer, Ulysses Pizarro and L.A. based Noah Davis and Darnell Prince.


HVW8 Art + Design Gallery represents and facilitates the spirit and collaboration between art, music and design. In 1998 Tyler Gibney founded HVW8 in Montreal and in 2005 he and Addison Liu opened HVW8 in Los Angeles. With a focus in supporting avant-garde graphic design, it soon became the premier underground gallery in Los Angeles and over the past three years has featured artists such as Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, Ed Templeton, Lance Mountain, Mos Def with Cognito, Charles Munka, Raif Adelberg and Alvaro Illizarbe.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery / hvw8.com

661 N. Spaulding Ave. / Los Angeles, CA 90036

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 1-  6pm or by appointment: 323.655.4898


Download Press Release

For further press inquires & to request interviews with the artists, contact: Sonja Teri / info@sonjateri.com / 213.361.2489

Thee Mike B and Them Jeans – Photos

Thanks for those who stopped by this past Sunday to hear some great music at the HVW8 Gallery by our friends Thee Mike B and Them Jeans. Here are a few photos from the day. Their podcast will be posted shortly. Please check back and  if in the Los Angeles area make sure to join us for our next recording on Nov. 14th.

HVW8 International Podcast Vol. 20: The RRS Feed


HVW8 presents The RRS Feed live set, recorded at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.
Amazing set with 3 DJs, 4 turntables!

Back to Life (acapella) – Soul II Soul
Thrill 103 – DJ Vadim
I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz
Killdatmutha- Dam Funk
Looking up to You – Michael Wycoff
Get Up – Masters at Work
It’s Yours – First Touch
Keepin’ the Faith – De La Soul
Plastico – Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Mensa- Afrodisiac Soundsystem
Feel the Horns – Red Astaire
That Sound (Quantic S.O. remix) – Ohmega Watts
Party Groove – Showbiz & A.G.
Uprising – Antibalas
Senor Blues – Beat Conductor
Canto de Osanha – J5
Magic – Robin Thicke
Hey Mr. DJ (acapella) – Zhane
In the Morning – Natural Self
Dwyck (Little Kids Remix) – Gangstarr
Manwomanboogie – Q-Tip
Bailalo (Quantic Mix) – DJ Angola
Che Che Cole – Antibalas
Oil is Thicker Than Blood – Savarah Soul
Mama (Metro Area Bday Dub) – Hugh Masakela
Flute Loop (Shock edit) – Beastie Boys
Hot Music – Soho
No Nos Pararan – Charanga 76
I’m So Glad – Legacy
I Know You, I Live You – Chaka Khan
Family Free – Family Tree (Norman Cook Disco Edit)
Jam the Groove (B.Cause Edit) – Ralph McDonald
Dancing into the Stars – Logg
T.S.O.B. – Master Jay & Michael Dee
Million Dollar (remix) – Whitney Houston
We Can Change This World (Yoruba Soul mix) – DJ Spinna ft. Heavy
Copacabana (DJ Eleven remix) – Barry Manilow
New Morning – Tangoterje
Hellen Samba – Gerardo Frisina
Sunshine Love – Electrons
Toda Hora (ft. Nina Miranda) – Troubleman
When She Was Bad – Diesler
Night Sky – Alex Valentin
El Musica – Osulande
Just a Breathe Away – Nadirah Shakoor
Nos Vida (MAW Mix) – Louie Vega ft. Anane
Rock With U (Dub) – Erro & Osunlande
Soul Fever – Simbad
Dance or Die (ft. Saul Williams) – Janelle Monae
Kalimba – Mr. Scruff
Got to Get a Job – Life Boogie
Sunshine – Earth Wind & Fire
Apache – Incredible Bongo Band
Warm It Up Kane – Big Daddy Kane
A Bit Patchy – Switch
Pass That Dutch (instrumental) – Missy Elliot
J.J.D. (Afrodisiac Soundsystem remix) – Rhythm Roots Allstars

Thanks to Shred One, DJ Roza and DJ Raichous – The RRS Feed!
Keep up to date on all they do at: www.therrsfeedsound.com

Listen on the HVW8 Podcast Page

Or subscribe free on iTunes.

Additional thanks to PBR for the support.

Production and photography by solidstatela.

As always, hosted by Ty G and Max.