{"id":73391,"date":"2019-07-08T15:19:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T22:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=73391"},"modified":"2019-07-12T11:24:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T18:24:26","slug":"on-the-edge-of-society-with-anthony-friedkin-jim-ganzer-and-wynn-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/on-the-edge-of-society-with-anthony-friedkin-jim-ganzer-and-wynn-miller\/","title":{"rendered":"On The Edge of Society with Anthony Friedkin, Jim Ganzer and Wynn Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nestled in an idyllic, romantically lit, creative home called the Venice Beach House, located steps from the Pacific Ocean, Wynn Miller, Jim Ganzer and Anthony Friedkin, three world-class documentarians, displayed a photography show titled \u201cOn The Edge Of Society\u201d that takes you back in time as much as the classic 1911 landmark building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Anthony Friedkin, Pacific Ocean Park Pier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As Venice has become infiltrated with gentrification, it is more important than ever to recognize and celebrate the colorful past and true nature of Venice. It makes perfect sense that the \u201cOn The Edge Of Society\u201d show, highlighting the true colors of Venice, was hosted in a building that housed the creators of Venice. Originally home to Warren Wilson, best friend of Abbot Kinney, The Venice Beach House also known as \u201cthe oasis of Venice Beach\u201d\u009d now serves as a boutique inn complete with lush gardens as well as the Barefoot Gallery to enjoy art and photography intrinsic to the Westside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Jim Ganzer, Venice, CA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn The Edge Of Society\u201d featured old black and white photographs of classic beach culture \u2013 skateboarding, surfing, chilling and partying. Walking through the space, the loud, confident attitude of Venice shone through Miller, Ganzer and Friedkin\u2019s work. Shown in a small gallery space, the show was intimate and warm, inviting people to dive into the chill beachy vibes the location and visual content inspires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Wynn Miller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Outside of the room the photographs inhabited, families, artists, skaters, surfers, and people from all walks buzzed around the venue \u2013 sitting, sipping and enjoying the company of Venice. Overall, great vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Words by Maile Cowell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Photos and video from the opening night celebration by Dan Levy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tony Alva, Jimmy Ganzer and Anthony Friedkin. Photo by Dan Levy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We followed Tony Alva around the magical scene on opening night for a glimpse of how a professional skateboarder from Santa Monica, who has been surfing and skateboarding on the Westside for over six decades, reacted to the exhibit. TA described it best as “soul food” and as he talked about the location of the show, he said, “It’s in a beautiful house that they converted into the ghetto \u2013 ghetto fabulous.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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