Spencer Frazer’s paintings operate at the intersection of visual storytelling and environmental reflection, constructing intricate pictorial systems that examine the relationship between human activity and the natural world. Rather than presenting nature as a passive subject, his work positions it within a dynamic and often tense dialogue—one shaped by transformation, disruption, and interdependence.
Read MoreCBS LA Features TAG in Metro D Line News Story
CBS Los Angeles features TAG in its coverage of the Metro D Line extension along Wilshire Boulevard. TAG Senior Gallerist Mark Bade is interviewed in the segment.
With major new developments such as the LACMA–Geffen Galleries on Museum Row, the Miracle Mile neighborhood continues to grow and evolve alongside the expansion of public transit in the area.
You can see the TAG clip below, and the full story HERE (CBS NEWS)
Curated feature covering ERIC RENARD'S series “The Backlight City” in Lens Magazine
TAG GALLERY is excited to announce that our Co-President, ERIC RENARD, has a curated feature covering his series “The Backlight City” in Lens Magazine, which is a leading international Fine Art Photography magazine.
Established in 2014, Lens Magazine features exclusive interviews with influential photographers, in-depth articles on photography techniques, and monthly, theme-based showcases. Based in Israel, it is published by Art Market Magazine and focuses on fine art, documentary, and contemporary photography.
“The Backlight City” focuses on life in the city, including Budapest, Porto, New York, Casablanca and Chefchaouen. With these photographs, I shoot into the light source, whether direct or reflected, and people are transformed into mysterious shadowy figures, and objects break up into primitive shapes and lines. The silhouettes become abstractions, graphic forms with little or no details, yett we can still discern gender, age range and maybe even their purpose at that moment. The images include aspects of minimalism, street photography and architectural photography.
Eric Renard, In the Shadows of the Champs-Élysées, Paris
2026 B&W INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: TAG Co-President ERIC RENARD Awarded Bronze Medal
TAG GALLERY is excited to announce that our Co-President, ERIC RENARD, was awarded a Bronze Medal in the 2026 B&W International Awards in the category Minimalism for his series “L.A. Minimal”.
“This series, “L.A. Minimal” explores the interplay of light, shadow, and form within the stark, unadorned beauty of black and white photography. My intention is to distill everyday scenes into their essential elements, revealing a quiet poetry in the overlooked. The subjects—a pair of seagulls mirrored on the reflective surface of the beach; the stark, geometric interruption of a diagonal wall slicing through a serene line of palm trees; a solitary cyclist navigating the stark white lines of an asphalt expanse; the abstract dance of sunlight and shadow within the mundane confines of a men’s room; and the graphic poetry of agave shadows cast upon a textured stucco wall—are chosen for their inherent graphic qualities and the subtle narratives they suggest. I invite the viewer to engage more deeply with composition, texture, and contrast, finding a profound sense of presence and contemplation in these pared-down moments.”
MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM - National Open Call
JUST OPENED! MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM
Call for Art!
MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM
Exhibition Dates: July 15 to July 31, 2026
Juror: James Panozzo, Launch LA
The Artists Gallery (TAG) invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for exhibition at MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted.
Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI.
Link for Submissions: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17420
JUROR James Panozzo, Launch LA
James Panozzo was raised in Cleveland Ohio and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He considers Los Angeles his home, having lived here since 1992. Some of his most formative experiences came from living abroad in Eastern Europe and in New York City in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. James is married to L.A .gallerist Merry Karnowsy and together they raise a teen-age daughter and adult son.
James co-founded TARFEST, the free, all ages, multidisciplinary festival held annually in the Miracle Mile District since 2002. He has headed fundraising efforts, overseen production, and collaborated with a variety of curators and partners to present a variety of programming and creative experiences. James served as the Director of Lawrence Asher Gallery on Wilshire Blvd from 2004 – 2010, managing day-to-day operations while curating and exhibiting emerging and mid-career artists.
James created the non-profit, social enterprise LAUNCH LA in 2010 to oversee the production of TARFEST annually. LAUNCH also presents monthly exhibitions at its gallery space located at 170 S. La Brea Avenue as well as other collaborative exhibitions and happenings with like-minded organizations and individuals throughout Los Angeles.
