It shows the fight between Captain Hercules and Hydra, and is a fusion of two stories: One goes back to the greek mythology, where Hercules is given the task to kill Hydra, a nine headed snake that grows two new heads for every decapitated one. The other story refers to a comic book published by none other than Marvel, where Captain America fights the identically named terrorist organization Hydra. When merging these two plots, Nychos creates the story of Captain Hercules, who is battling a multi-headed snake and its skeleton. Covered with the translucent skin of a lion and equipped with the attributes of both heroes – Hercules’ spear and Captain America’s shield – Nychos’ character appears on multiple layers, visually as well as substantially.
More of NYCHOS’ work can also be found on his Instagram.
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (10/5-10/8/17)-
Thursday
There are still a few tickets left to see Gorillaz play at The Forum with special guest Vince Staples
Artist and writer Myriam Gurba will be discussing specific works from the exhibition Radical Women at the Hammer Museum
The War on Drugs are playing at the Greek Theatre with Phoebe Bridgers opening
Anna Maria Maiolino’s performance piece Solitário ou Paciência (Solitaire or Patience) will be recreated at MOCA Grand Avenue by Rebeca Hernandez to go along with the exhibition Anna Maria Maiolino (free, and free entrance to the exhibition)
Pinegrove are playing with Florist and Lomelda at the Echoplex
The Container Yard downtown is hosting Fresh Coat Mural Festival, a free party with music by Peanut Butter Wolf and RJD2, and a chance to check out some new murals
CalJam 17 Fest is taking place in San Bernadino with bands that include Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, Wolf Alice, Liam Gallagher, The Kills, White Reaper and more ($99+)
Justus Proffit and BOYO are opening for Ratboys at the Bootleg Theater
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (6/23-6/27/16)-
Thursday
The Ace Hotel is hosting a screening of the John Waters narrated documentary, Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence, presented by Juztapoz Magazine and International Documentary Association and followed by a Q&A led by Cheech Marin featuring director Roger Gastman, TAKI183 and KOOL KLEPTO KIDD.
Artist Lara Schnitger is speaking at Hauser Wirth & Schimmel and Moon Uterus are performing as part of the gallery’s After 5 programming (free with RSVP)
Nothing are playing with Wrong, Tennis System, Culture Abuse and Big Jesus at the Echoplex
Plants and Animals are playing at the Bootleg Theater with Royal Canoe
General Assembly in Santa Monica is hosting a day of free programming for creatives with a wrap party at the end as part of their Made in LA week long event
Summer and Music, Downtown Long Beach’s summer long concert series, begins with 720 Pine which has an emphasis on skateboarding, and musical guests including Devendra Banhart DJ’ing
The Roots & Special Guests are playing at The Novo
Cold Showers are headlining a night of bands at Complex in Glendale
Saturday and Sunday
CatCon LA is back at The Reef with two full days of cat related programming. On Saturday, as part of CatCon, there is CatVideoFest, 70 minutes of non-stop cat videos at The Ace Hotel hosted by comedian Andy Milonakis
Sunday
Painter and muralist Kim West will be speaking at Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery (free with RSVP)
Casket Girls are part of the lineup for Graveface Records Roadshow at the Bootleg Theater
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (6/18-6/21/15)-
Thursday
The Art of Melrose is a series of themed events taking place on the third Thursday of the month this summer, from Fairfax to Highland on Melrose with a focus on a three block section. This time for Focus on Fashion it will be Gardner, Martel and Fuller, and the businesses will be offering everything from discounts and gifts with purchase to free food and drink
Cornerstone Theater Company is performing California:The Tempest based on Shakespeare’s play, for free in Grand Park (through the 20th)
The Gas Lamp Killer Experience is the DJ/Producer playing with a 10 piece band-FREE as part of Grand Performances Summer Program at California Plaza
Fever the Ghost, Fartbarf, and Harriet Brown are playing at the Echo
Surfer Blood are playing with Gothic Tropic at the Troubadour
The Container Yard is celebrating its one year anniversary party with a party that will include music, art and food trucks ($5 with a portion of the proceeds going to Self Help Graphics)
Cayucas are playing a free show at One Colorado in Pasadena for KCRW’s Summer Nights
Nearby is the Pasadena Chalk Festival at Paseo Colorado which features some incredible sidewalk murals (also on Sunday)
The band for Saturdays off the 405 at the Getty Center is Shannon and the Clams (free/ parking at the center after 5 is $10)
Culver City’s Summer Crawl includes a free figure sketching class at Graphaids, discounts at some of the local businesses and other events in the area while you check out the art galleries- several shows are opening that night as well
LA Weekly’s event Artopia takes place at the Container Yard and promises art, street art, performances, DJs, drinks and more ($40)
At MOCA Grand Ave, Bruce Hainley, author of Under the Sign of [sic]: Sturtevant’s Volte-Face (Semiotext(e), 2013), joins MOCA’s Chief Curator Helen Molesworth for a discussion on Sturtevant: Double Trouble or you could go to MOCA Geffen for a performance of Migrant (2015) made for the William Pope L. exhibition
Artist Thomas Heatherwick is speaking at the Hammer
If you missed Coachella but still want to go to a festival out in the desert, this weekend is Desert Dazewhere $55 gets you a lineup that includes Dan Deacon, Warpaint, DIIV, RJD2, Fever the Ghost, Mini Mansions, and more
John Zorn is performing at LACMA for free (with museum admission)
