In the Galleries: The Decadence of Halloween

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In the Galleries: The Decadence of Halloween
Antebellum Gallery, in the bloody heart of Hollywood, hosts its annual Halloween art show and party.
 Christopher Harrity
          
          Oct 17, 2014
          
        
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Bad boy photographer and gallerist Rick Castro throws his annual Antebellum Gallery Halloween bash and exhibit this coming October 18. For more information and a list of artists, visit Antebellum's +18 blog.
See the show for yourself at 1643 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028. Get more information at (323) 856-0667
Bryan Barnes, La Reina Nieve de los Muertos, 2014
 Chuck Nitzberg, Batman Eyes, 2014
 Crinblanc, digital collage, 2014
 Barry Morse, The Kiss, 2014
 Jay E. Moyes, Celtic Bat Winged Domina
 John Hale, Cakey Kate, 2014
 John Hale, Parasites, 2014
 Dennis Miranda, 2014
 Kai Techert, Sebastian Tree, 2014
 Renfield, The Tarantula Arms, 2014
 Nik O Nik, That's the Game You're Gonna Lose, 2014
 Crinblanc, 2014

        
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