By Annie Wharton, 2011 – Cultural amalgan-the inspired art of Dave Tourjé
Picture this: It's 1978 and you're driving down York Boulevard in Highland Park, California. It's July, the desert-like heat is nearly 98 degress, and Rodney on the 'Roq is introducing The Buzzcocks on the FM radio you just purchased new speakers for.
Torrance Art Museum By Max Presneill, 2011 – Punk Rock Poeticism
In writing about the work of Dave Tourjé, it is difficult to separate the background story from the art. His history, ranging from his early years embedded in the nascent skateboarding scene of Los Angeles, through his involvement in Punk Rock and the underground music milieu of the City of Angels