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Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunches With a Special Art Show at Copro Gallery

by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments on Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunches With a Special Art Show at Copro Gallery
Heavy Metal Magazine relaunch party at Copro Gallery
Heavy Metal Magazine relaunch party at Copro Gallery

Since 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine has been catering to fans of fantasy, sci-fi and horror. The illustrations and narratives found within its pages exude surrealism and transport audiences to realms hidden in other dimensions. For decades, the publication has garnered a reputation for its otherworldly and provocative imagery. It’s now under new management, so to welcome another era and celebrate its foray into fresh frontiers, a relaunch party was hosted at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, CA.

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Art

Dark Art Emporium Says Farewell

by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments on Dark Art Emporium Says Farewell
From left to right: The Emperor by Dos Diablos; The Symbiote by Jermz Woodard; May Our Veins Be Full by Misael Urquico
From left to right: The Emperor by Dos Diablos; The Symbiote by Jermz Woodard; May Our Veins Be Full by Misael Urquico

Of all the posts I’ve done on the Dark Art Emporium, this one makes me sad to write. At the beginning of May, founder Jeremy Schott sent an email announcing the closing of the gallery. I couldn’t believe it. He, along with co-owner Jeremy Cross and gallery director Lauren Martin, felt it was the best decision to make. They recently hosted their final art show, “The Abyssal Zone: An Exploration of the Deep.” May 31st will be the last day they’re open.

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Art, Culture, Lifestyle

Welcome to Miss Havisham’s Curiosities & Veneration of Light

by Jennifer Vasquez2 Comments on Welcome to Miss Havisham’s Curiosities & Veneration of Light
Vamp Jenn inside the Miss Havisham's Curiosities & Veneration of Light shop
Vamp Jenn inside the Miss Havisham’s Curiosities & Veneration of Light shop

A most delightfully macabre shop has opened its doors in San Pedro, CA. Melissa Johnson of Miss Havisham’s Curiosities and Heather Allison of Veneration of Light have come together to establish a brick and mortar that houses their exquisite creations, which include tea sets and dark fine art. They recently hosted a soft opening, and I had an amazing time exploring their retail space.

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Art, Culture

The Dark Art Emporium Resurrects in a New Space in Downtown Long Beach

by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments on The Dark Art Emporium Resurrects in a New Space in Downtown Long Beach
The Dark Art Emporium in downtown Long Beach
The Dark Art Emporium in downtown Long Beach

When you’re looking to take in macabre works of art in Long Beach, CA, you head to The Dark Art Emporium, otherwise simply known as DAE. The gallery has been injecting the city with doses of weirdness since 2016, hosting darkly eclectic art exhibits and showcasing a variety of oddities. I’ve attended many of their events over the years and it’s definitely one of my favorite spots in the LBC.

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Art, Events

Karikatura Presents “Emotional Landscapes” & “My Inner Monster” at The Dark Art Emporium

by Jennifer Vasquez9 Comments on Karikatura Presents “Emotional Landscapes” & “My Inner Monster” at The Dark Art Emporium
"My Inner Monster" curated by Karikatura
“My Inner Monster” curated by Karikatura

Welcome to a land where ethereal creatures capture and exist within a full spectrum of emotions, from joviality to despair. This is the theme of the solo exhibition “Emotional Landscapes” by Karina who goes by Karikatura in the art realm. The Dark Art Emporium hosted the opening reception, and accompanying her works is a group show she personally curated titled “My Inner Monster,” featuring a variety of other amazing artists. Get ready for a closer look.

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Art, Events

The Art of PeeMonster & Michele Melcher at The Dark Art Emporium

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Michele Melcher's 'The Villagers' at The Dark Art Emporium
PeeMonster's 'The Hybrid Children' at The Dark Art Emporium

The Dark Art Emporium has unleashed its latest exhibit, which is a double feature highlighting the works of PeeMonster and Michele Melcher. After nearly two years since my last visit, I was elated to return to the gallery for the opening reception. The show brought together elements of the ethereal and macabre and definitely satiated my appetite for dark art.

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Art, Events, occult

H.R. Giger Tribute Art Exhibit + Joe Vaux’s “Escape Pod”

by Jennifer Vasquez15 Comments on H.R. Giger Tribute Art Exhibit + Joe Vaux’s “Escape Pod”
"H.R. Giger" The Tourist X Peter Lorre
“H.R. Giger” The Tourist X Peter Lorre

Copro Gallery in Santa Monica has unveiled its latest exhibitions: “Brain Salad Surgery,” a H.R. Giger tribute group art exhibit, and Joe Vaux’s solo show, “Escape Pod.” I attended opening night, and it was incredible to see so many stunning pieces in person.

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Lifestyle

Welcome to Vamp Jenn’s Crypts

by Jennifer Vasquez24 Comments on Welcome to Vamp Jenn’s Crypts
Welcome to Vamp Jenn's Crypt
Welcome to Vamp Jenn’s Crypt

I’m introducing an all-new blog series titled Vamp Jenn’s Crypts! I’m so excited to finally launch this project. I came up with the idea more than two years ago while watching an episode of Architectural Digest featuring burlesque star Dita Von Teese. It got my wheels turning about how awesome it would be to see inside the homes of individuals who are darkly inclined. It also brought to mind the early 2000s show MTV Cribs, which, if anyone recalls, took viewers inside the dwellings of celebrities.

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Art, Events, History, Literature

“Bite Me” Vampire Exhibit Featuring a Special Lecture by Dacre Stoker

by Jennifer Vasquez10 Comments on “Bite Me” Vampire Exhibit Featuring a Special Lecture by Dacre Stoker
Vamp Jenn and Dacre Stoker
Vamp Jenn and Dacre Stoker

Did you know there are descendants of Bram Stoker alive today? One of these family members is Dacre Stoker who is the great grandnephew of the notorious Dracula author. He’s taken up the mantle as overseer of the Stoker legacy and, together with his wife Jenne, manages the Bram Stoker Estate. For years, he’s been traveling worldwide, giving presentations on his ancestor and the creation of Dracula and his other literary works. The Menagerie Oddities Market sponsored his most recent tour across California, and he delivered a fascinating lecture at the SugarMynt Gallery in Pasadena. This was done in conjunction with the gallery’s latest art show, the “Bite Me” Vampire Exhibit. It was an evening fit for the undead, and I’m here to share it with you.

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Art, Events, Nightlife

Goth Night at Mirus Gallery

by Jennifer Vasquez8 Comments on Goth Night at Mirus Gallery
Vamp Jenn at Goth Night
Vamp Jenn at Goth Night

Mirus Gallery in Los Angeles, in collaboration with dark artist Shane Izykowski, has a new recurring event they’ll be hosting for the darkly inclined—Goth Night. It debuted in May, and I had the opportunity to experience the July edition, which included macabre art, live entertainment, spooky vendors and, of course, DJs spinning goth music. Here’s your look inside the festivities.

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