The Contemporary Eye: An Art Talk with Peter Frank and Molly Barnes
Join MASH Gallery for an artist talk exploring the ideas, materials, and instincts behind By Hand & By Heart, a group exhibition bringing together eight artists: Tina Bluefield, Anthony Liggins, Christy Hopkins, Diane Holland, Thomas Piekunka, Aaron Sheppard, Belén Senra, and Haleh Mashian.
The conversation will be moderated by art critic and curator Peter Frank, known for his work with the Guggenheim Museum and the Venice Biennale, alongside longtime Los Angeles gallerist and collector Molly Barnes, who has shaped the city's art scene since opening her first gallery on La Cienega in 1967. Together they'll lead a candid discussion with the artists about process, intuition, and what it means to make contemporary art today.
📍 MASH Gallery, 812 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood
🗓️ August 29th, 3-5pm
By Hand & by Heart transforms matter into lasting meaning, where material, intuition, and craftsmanship converge.
In By Hand & By Heart, material becomes memory, gesture becomes language, and craftsmanship becomes meaning. United by the transformative act of making, these artists remind us that the human hand remains one of the most powerful creative forces in contemporary art.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
About
Founded in 2018 by artist Haleh Mashian, MASH Gallery is a premier contemporary art destination in West Hollywood. Mashian personally curates every exhibition, presenting emerging and established artists from around the world across a dynamic range of thematic shows. Since opening, MASH has showcased over 300 artists and become a bridge connecting global artists with the Los Angeles art community. Beyond exhibitions, the gallery works directly with collectors and design professionals to place work in private homes, offices, and hospitality spaces.
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