Valerie J. Bower Archives

A Day in the Life: Valerie J. Bower

amadeusmagAugust 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based street photographer Valerie J. Bower takes us inside the proud Los Angeles communities and lowrider subculture that she has been documenting in this new video for Amadeus.

Beauty, Friendship, & Girlhood: Valerie J. Bower’s New Solo Show “Homegirls”

Alex KhatchadourianJune 30, 2017

"Homegirls" is a solo exhibition and reveals Bowers' intimate perspective about love, beauty, friendship amongst women, and sisterhood.

Sean Maung’s Innate Connection To LA’s Raw Street Scenes

Valerie J. BowerJune 19, 2017

Sean Maung's photography of raw street scenes captures the diverse cast of people that inhabit his hometown of Los Angeles.

Ain’t Foolin’ Around

Alex KhatchadourianMarch 29, 2017

Our good homie Rob Crawford has curated an amazing art and music show at the Good Bar in Long Beach on April 1st, called Ain't Foolin' Around, with all proceeds going to the fight to keep Channel Street alive.

Familiar Differences: A Group Photography Exhibition

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 17, 2016

These Days presents "Familiar Differences: A Group Photography Exhibition" curated by Innocnts focusing on contemporary portraiture by LA-based photographers.

Mirrored Society: A New Haven For Artists and Print Lovers

Alex KhatchadourianJune 2, 2016

Los Angeles has become home to an underestimated hub for all sorts of art and creativity. The sprawling city now hosts a variety of creatives who can choose fro... Read More...

Amadeus Issue 08 Release Party

amadeusmagMay 10, 2016

Saturday's release party for Amadeus issue 08 was one for the books. We had a blast celebrating with everyone that came out.

Amadeus Magazine Issue 08 Out Now

Alex KhatchadourianMay 7, 2016

We couldn't be more excited to share the eighth issue of Amadeus Magazine, available now!

Amadeus Magazine Issue 08

amadeusmagMay 4, 2016

To celebrate our eighth issue of Amadeus Magazine we're having a big get together at one of our favorite Los Angeles stores and gallery: These Days.

In the Streets with Valerie J. Bower

Alex KhatchadourianApril 22, 2016

Over the last two years photographer Valerie J. Bower has documented lowrider culture. For issue 08 we spent a warm Sunday afternoon with her as she shot the Watts Life Car Club Picnic.