JOIN US SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING LA IS TRYING TO KILL ME A BLOODY GUMS TAKEOVER TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH OUR NEW GALLERY Curated by Abars, LA is Trying to Kill Me is a giant group show to celebrate the grand opening of Think Tank Gallery & Showroom, a new experimental arts space in Little Tokyo, DTLA. The exhibit features a slew of immersive environments – a recognizable staple in the portfolio of shows that the Think Tank has featured over the years – depicting different views of LA’s constant onslaught on the artistic psyche. Hospital and police station installations tie directly into the show’s visual threats on its audience, featuring various performance artworks and ubiquitous selfie opportunities complete with costumes, though admittedly much harsher in style and message than LA’s recent  slew of selfie-station-pop-ups. Streetwear brand Pizzaboyzzz will preview a portion of their upcoming immersive show in the same location: a rundown pizza shop built from pieces of a family member’s restaurant in LA. A balloon graveyard by Balloonski at the end of the gallery creates a loud and vibrant meditation on every Angeleno’s end of days, as guests traverse a 60+ artist tour of the many SoCal circles of Hell, including artists like Deladeso, Ara Cho, Sarah Elise Abramson, Tommii Lim, Demon Slayer, and Francesca Quintano. CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO OPENING NIGHT. A Think Tank Gallery exhibit would not be complete without a bunch of parties, workshops, and pop-ups hosted inside of its detailed and interactive experience design, and this exhibit is no different. Instead of one big opening night and a month of poorly-attended gallery hours, LA is Trying to Kill Me will feature an almost nightly, rotating series of small exhibits themed to match the overall concept in the Think Tank’s new Showroom space (a storefront at the entrance to the venue). Film screenings, music performances, and even offsite activations and merch drops will complete a jam-packed addition to the series that will introduce a festival-like experience to the programming. Think Tank Members will also find extra benefits throughout the series as they receive tickets to private events, free merchandise, and other perks at the Gallery’s first official show at their new location. READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE. PRESS INQUIRIES: CLICK HERE.

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019, 7–11PM LAGUNITAS BEER FOR $5 ALL NIGHT RSVP HERE. OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY ACROSS THE STREET, AT HIGH TIDE, FROM 11PM-2AM  SHOW RUN FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 2, 2019 #fineartmagazine