PREVIEW: IDIOT BOX 2018 @ GALLERY 1988 [LA]

Vanessa Seixas
“Derivative” Print
giclee print on Hot Press 330 GSM
8.5 x 8.5 inches
signed and numbered, imited edition of 10 unframed

[inspired by Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia]

The first Idiot box exhibit was hosted by Gallery 1988 way back in 2009. While they had already achieved quite a respectable level of success, by that point, it was that television-themed art show that officially put them on our radar, making us instant fans of Southern California’s premier pop-culture-centric art venue. G1988 have proven that they are never short on ideas and artists to consistently fill the schedule for their tandem of acclaimed Los Angeles galleries, but it was still surprising to realize that it took 6 years for them to finally revisit the Idiot Box concept, specifically. Fortunately, the themed show has worked its way back in to become an annual event, with Idiot Box 2018 opening this Friday, July 20th. As usual, the exhibit will be bringing together another impressive selection of artists working in various disciplines — many of whom’s work we’ve become acquainted with through the gallery, over the years — to contribute nearly 200 different works paying tribute to the programs that have affected (and disaffected) so many of us during our lifetimes.

As always, it’s a completely different experience when you’re able to catch the art up close, so if you’re in the area, we definitely recommend trying to get yourself down there.

Check out a selection of preview images for the exhibit below the following event details…