Nasty Women LA In Conversation Series I #nwlainconversation

In response to the Pandemic Crisis we will begin a new series of "In Conversation" hosted by Nasty Women LA's co-founder and artist Amanda Maciel Antunes. These conversations will be held once a month (every Third Thursday of each Month) on Zoom with various guests from our LA artist community. 

UPDATES via IG @nastywomenla 

A link to join us live on social media platforms will also be shared prior 

Meeting ID: 721 1327 6983

Password: nastywomxn

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This series is for the sole purpose of bringing to our attention as a community of womxn artists the important resources, ideas and needs that will and have come up and how we can help one another thru this new reality. We have so much to learn and exchange with one another as we are increasingly questioning society’s methodologies of mapping and writing grand narratives. So, what does this moment allow us to do?

We are honored to begin this series with our first guest, LA based artist and consultant Corrina Peipon. 
@corrina_peipon 
www.corrinapeipon.com

Artist Bio: I am an independent consultant with twenty years of work experience in artists’ studios, museums, and galleries. After earning my Bachelor of Fine Art from the San Francisco Art Institute and my Master of Fine Art from ArtCenter College of Design, I went on to manage artist Liz Larner’s studio before working in the curatorial departments of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the Hammer Museum. More recently, I was the director at Honor Fraser Gallery and The Pit: Exhibitions & Editions. In addition to my work as an artist, I am an avid writer and backcountry walker.

Monthly #NWLAinconversation every THIRD THURSDAY of the month at 4pm PST. 

All welcome to join!

Closing Reception - WE ARE NASTY WOMEN, THE EXHIBITION

Nous Tous Gallery is pleased to announce "WE ARE NASTY WOMEN", a group exhibition that serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of recent and ongoing threats to women’s and minorities' rights. 

The exhibition features a diverse series of portraits of self-identifying Nasty Women Artists taken by Los Angeles based photographer Amanda Lopez. The exhibition will also be presenting a limited edition 2018 Calendar with our featured artists and their stories, to be sold at location, with all proceeds given to Planned Parenthood.

At Nous Tous Gallery, Chinatown LA // 454b Jung Jing Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012

7PM-11PM

CLOSING RECEPTION WILL FEATURE Performances by

Galleriet is the moniker of Swedish artist and electronic musician, Katharina Stenbeck. She released her self-produced debut album, 'Romantic Gestures', in October and will be premiering her audiovisual live show at Nous Tous as part of the NWLA Exhibition Closing Reception. Find her at www.gallerietmusic.com and Galleriet.

Ana Sia is one of the west coast’s most celebrated DJs, this LA-based tastemaker is known for not only energizing the dance floor, but consistently breaking new sounds from all over the world. 

Join us for a beautiful evening celebrating women in the Arts.

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NWLA Lost and Found Poetry - Writing Workshop by Lena Chen

Lost & Found Poetry: an all-levels writing workshop on gender and trauma

At Nous Tous Gallery, Chinatown LA

454b Jung Jing Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012

7PM-9PM

In this workshop, we apply creative writing techniques to explore personal experiences with gender, sexuality, mental health, and violence. Using constrained writing and poetry exercises, we will learn how to embrace vulnerability as a source of strength and pain as fuel for inspiration. We will also address how creative expression can help us confront traumatic experiences and heal ourselves through rewriting personal narratives. 

Participants will take home at least one completed piece of writing. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Please be prepared to share stories (of your choosing) in an intimate group setting. 

More About the artist: http://lenachen.com/
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----- Hosted by Nasty Women Los Angeles
Nous Tous Gallery is pleased to announce "WE ARE NASTY WOMEN", a group exhibition that serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of recent and ongoing threats to women’s and minorities' rights. 

The exhibition features a diverse series of portraits of self-identifying Nasty Women Artists taken by Los Angeles based photographer Amanda Lopez. The exhibition will also be presenting a limited edition 2018 Calendar with our featured artists and their stories, to be sold at location, with all proceeds given to Planned Parenthood.

NWLA Talk - We Sell Feel by Dejha Ti

What is possible when we go beyond ‘good’ design? Where did the standard criteria of ‘good’ come from and who does it serve? ‘Official’ design history omits women and the feminine voice. Dejha Ti brings us through her discovery that her work no longer needs to be put into a masculine box to be taken seriously. This leads to her method of designing with feel—an intersection of image-making, gender and challenging the limits of logic. ‘Good’ design restricted her feel. For those of us who can relate, Dejha Ti shares how she got her feel back.

Gallery Reception starts at 7PM

At Nous Tous Gallery, Chinatown LA
Q&A afterwards

Dejha Ti is a Los Angeles based creative director and installation artist with no allegiance to any one medium. She has developed experiences for brands like Hulu, Pepsi, BET, L'oreal. 

For info about Dejha's work: http://masce.co/

— as part of nastywomenla.org Exhibition at Nous Tous Gallery

NWLA Screening and Discussion - IGNOFEAR with Monia Ayachi

As part of @nastywomenla The Exhibition — we will be screening the film IGNOFEAR: 

Based on true events. 
What happens when we blame one ethnic or religious group for all our problems? Can we learn from our past mistakes? 
'Ignorance creates fear, which then turns into hate.'

followed by Q&A with IGNOFEAR ‘s writer Monia Ayachi.


Monia Ayachi is an LA based actress/writer/producer recurring on "General Hospital". She actively works in TV and film, locally and internationally. She wrote and produced "Ignofear", a film festival favorite, which took home first place at the Audience Awards at the California Women's Film Festival in Hollywood this year and is an official selection for the Canadian Diversity Film Festival in Toronto. Monia is Euro-Arab. She speaks five languages: French, Dutch, English, Spanish and Arabic. Due to her mixed heritage, Monia is compelled to write stories about minorities. She is currently raising money to fund her next film called "For the love of hate", a love story between a muslim girl and a non-muslim girl.

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Opening Night // We Are Nasty Women, The Exhibition

One year after the elections, we are standing stronger than ever. More than ever today, it is time to come together ! 

Nous Tous Gallery is pleased to announce "WE ARE NASTY WOMEN", a group exhibition that serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of recent and ongoing threats to women’s and minorities' rights. 

Opening on November 3rd of 2017 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM and on view through November 18th; the exhibition features a diverse series of portraits of self-identifying Nasty Women Artists taken by Los Angeles based photographer Amanda Lopez. The exhibition will also be presenting a limited edition 2018 Calendar with our featured artists and their stories, to be sold at location, with all proceeds given to Planned Parenthood.

Our 12 Nasty Women featured artists are:
Andrea Santizo - sculptor, weaver Melissa Martell - tattoo artist
Ana Sia - music producer & dj
Sue Zhou - classical pianist, concert artist Maria Penn - painter
Ryat - musician, performer
Las Fotos project - group of young photographers
Kona - singer, songwriter
Paradise Khanmalek - writer, illustrator
Iliona Blanc - director, musician
Genai Nakama - embroiderer
Ania Catherine - choreographer

—� NASTY WOMEN is the result of an artist’s call for action on social media that was quickly answered. Nasty women artists made history at the Knockdown Center in Queens, Jan 12-15, 2017 when a sold out exhibition raised over $42,000 for Planned Parenthood. With over 30 sister-shows worldwide, $181,000 has already been raised for women's rights and social services, while dozens more are being planned. For more info you can visit nastywomenexhibition.org. —�


NWLA Exhibition Opening Reception 11.03.17 will feature performances by LA based musician RYAT, Icelandic composer Kira Kira, choreographer Ania Catherine. 

Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtags #nastywomenLA & #nastywomenexhibition. 

Upcoming events during the exhibition (more to come):
NWLA Talk - We Sell Feel by Dejha Ti
NWLA The Exhibition - Closing Reception


Nasty Women LA co- founders and Creative Directors are LA based artists Anais Godard and Amanda Maciel Antunes.

Inquiries:
NWLA Contact Amanda and Anais at nastywomenofla@gmail.com

Pride Month - A Conversation by Nasty Women LA

Our June conversation / happy-hour is here !

In honor of Pride Month we'll host a conversation on LGBTQ rights, gender and representation in the Arts. Nasty Women LA is hosted by LA's organizers Amanda Maciel Antunes & Anais Godard, and moderated by The writer and journalist Cecile Delarue.

There will be Sangria, Art, Conversations, Guest Artists.

Our June Guest Artists are:

Ania Catherine

Ania Catherine (artist and choreographer) holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and through bodies explores the intersections of performance and her academic research in gender, sexuality, representation, and politics. In addition to her personal practice, she works internationally performing, choreographing, speaking, directing, and teaching. 

https://aniacatherine.com

Ari Seth Cohen

Ari Seth Cohen (photographer) is the creator of Advanced Style, a street style blog documenting, in his words, the “fashion and wisdom of the senior set.” Cohen’s blog was made into a best-selling book, also titled ‘Advanced Style.’ Cohen is passionate about his subjects and society’s treatment of older people. 

http://www.advanced.style

KING KONA 

An Atlanta raised singer/songwriter, at the start of her career, who delivers a refreshing take on soul that has already resulted in an impressive online following and creative collaborations. Her highly anticipated project Uncanny, scheduled to release in July will serve as her debut LP.

https://soundcloud.com/king_kona

Our Nasty Moderator :

Cecile Delarue

The Conversation will be Moderated by the French writer and Journalist Cecile Delarue. Cecile is also the author of a couple cookbooks and founder of the blog FrenchandParfait.com

It is open to everyone, and we encourage men to join in.
RSVP please.
Suggested Donations ($5-$10) at door proceeds to Planned Parenthood.

NASTY WOMEN LA is a group exhibition and activism workshops that serve to demonstrate solidarity among artists supporting women's rights.
our website: nastywomenla.org
Facebook Page: Nasty Women Los Angeles

Don't hesitate to contact us for questions or inquiries:
nastywomenla@gmail.com

 

STAY NASTY Mother's day - may 13, 2017

The Mine LA - 300 S Anderson Street

We are launching the LA branch of the Organization NASTY WOMEN* and our first conversation is regarding Motherhood, honoring this month's Mother's Day and hosted by LA's organizers Amanda Maciel Antunes, Anais Godard and Sophie Hamel. 

When : Saturday May 13 2017, from 5 to 7 pm.
Where : The Mine, 300 S. Anderson street, 90033 LA
What : Sangria, Art, Conversations, Card-making and Guest Artists.
 

Our featured guest artists include:

Suzi Click is an artist and fashion designer, influenced by tribal cultures and by women who appreciate their unique quality which motivates her desire to create. 

Diana Burbano is a playwright, actor, nerd & teaching artist originally from Colombia. Her plays have been performed all around the world and she is actively involved in the Theater scene.

Sophie Hamel is a writer originally from France. After studying archeology and traveling the world she settled in LA where she is writing her first english novel inspired by her experience as a new mom and the Syrian conflict. 

Suzi Click

Diana Burbano

Sophie Hamel

Suggested Donations ($5-$10) at Door proceeds to Planned Parenthood.

Bring your children, your mother and grandmothers!

RSVP on the invite : here
Don't hesitate to contact us for questions or inquiries: nastywomenla@gmail.com

*About NASTY WOMEN: Started by Roxanne Jackson and Jessamyn Fiore with a facebook post that read: “Hello female artists/curators! Lets organize a NASTY WOMEN group show!!! Who’s interested???” The massive response has taken this call to arms into an ever expanding network of Nasty Women Artists & Art Organizers all over the Globe.

Welcome to Nasty Women LA Exhibition (coming soon...)

THE EXHIBITION :

The NASTY WOMEN exhibition in LA is a foundraising show, aiming at bringing awareness and changing people’s perception and challenge their notion of women's rights.

 In our contemporary world of social upheaval and religious conflict this exhibition represents an oasis of peace and equality, celebrating women through the artists self-identifying as Nasty Women and Men.

It will be the FIRST LA exhibition of NASTY WOMEN using photography, film, music, painting, drawing and installation. 

Alongside the exhibition a program of music and multi-media visual performances and workshops (art making, art therapy, letter writing to congress, protest sign making) will be added to our calendar. Sign up for our newsletter and check back soon!