Over thirty thousand people attended the seventeen incredible days of "Transmission LA: AV Club," and we'd like to thank all the artists, performers, guests, organizers, and staff for helping us pull off this awesome event. Chief curator Mike D of the Beastie Boys' deserves special thanks for helping us bring this killer event to fruition, which took place at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angles.
Download the official Audio-Visual Club zine HERE.
ARTIST LIST
 | ARA PETERSON & JIM DRAIN
Collaborating artists, Providence
Mike D: “I am psyched to have the pinwheels as a big part of the AV CLUB. This big format, mind altering installation is one of my favorites. AV CLUB will be at 11, Pinwheels will be 15, what?”
www.arapeterson.com
www.jimdrain.com
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 | BENJAMIN JONES
Cartoonist, painter and multi artist, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Ben’s work can be silent, in that there can be moving animated images without a soundtrack, but it can be the loudest thing on the planet. I can truly say that his installation will leave visitors stoked or perhaps nauseous or both.”
www.benjaminqjones.org
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 | CORY ARCANGEL
Multimedia artist, New York
Mike D: “With Cory Arcangel I like his diversity and complexity. His work explores the relationship between technology and culture.”
www.coryarcangel.com
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 | DAVID KRAMER
Multimedia artist, New York
Mike D: “I admire David Kramer for his humor and almost sarcastic approach. I’m looking forward to seeing his contribution to AV CLUB.”
www.familylosangeles.com
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 | JUSTIN LOWE & JONAH FREEMAN
Multimedia artist, New York
Mike D: “Work that plays with perception, with time with place with reality. History is by nature revisionist anyway. Was Zabriske point a place or a movie or both? Are they artists from Red Hook or Laurel Canyon? If they were a record would they be the Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo? I am not sure.”
Jusin Love on www.countryclubprojects.com
Jonah Freeman on www.countryclubprojects.com
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 | MIKE MILLS
Filmmaker, graphic designer and artist, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Mike is a true Renaissance man: a visual artist, a filmmaker, a graphic designer, a musician and a personal collaborator even. And he does it all with such great flair but a lot of heart.”
www.mikemillsweb.com
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 | PETER COFFIN
Artist, New York
Mike D: “Peter is a mad man, genius, and physicist/prankster and keeps a sly wit in cold storage for special occasions.”
www.heraldst.com
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 | ROBERT MCKINLEY
Designer, New York
Mike D: “I’ve been working and hanging out with Robert a lot. He has many facades and is a guarantee for surprises!”
www.robertmckinley.com
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 | ROY CHOI
Chief chef, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Roy Choi’s work is really analogous to what a hip-hop producer or DJ does, chopping up a sample, re-contextualizing it, adding beats, maybe a little vocal and so on and so on.”
www.ridingshotgunla.com
www.kogibbq.com
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 | SAGE VAUGHN
Artist, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Sage is a painter that I am a fan of. I am always excited to see new work of his. He has the chops, imagination and the humor.”
www.sagevaughn.com
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 | SANFORD BIGGERS
Artist, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Sanford immediately came to mind for this show as his work continues to explore the dialogue and border that exists between music, visual, art, expression, spirituality and the moment. Thankfully he is part of this program.”
www.sanfordbiggers.com
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 | TAKESHI MURATA
Video artist, Los Angeles
Mike D: “Takeshi Murata, like Jim Drain and Ara Peterson, was in the show of the Forth Thunder group that shared ideas, visual art, studio space and even a music project.”
www.takeshimurata.com
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 | PUBLIC FICTION
Art space and publication by Lauren Meckler, Los Angeles
Mike D: “I became aware of Lauren Mackler from her publication: Public Fiction. What will go down at the show will go way beyond the publication and will really explore the audio visual realms and realities.”
www.publicfiction.org
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 | TOM SACHS
Sculptor, New York City
Mike D: “It is with great pleasure that AV CLUB presents Tom Sachs. During one hot summer in NYC Tom started building boxes so we could listen to dub while we enjoyed shave ice, good company and the scenery. At AV CLUB you will see, feel and hear Guru, one of the Behemoth Toyans.”
Photo credit: Mario Sorrenti
www.tomsachs.org
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 | WILL FOWLER
Painter, Los Angeles
Mike D: “I first saw Will’s work at David Kordansky’s booth at the Armory Show in New York City. Even amongst this chaos, his methodical yet witty abstract canvases stayed tight, focused and galvanizing. One can keep coming back to his work that is filled with enough depth that repeat views are a must and rewarded.”
www.davidkordanskygallery.com
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