City of Malibu, CA
09/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2025 15:39
Free Opening Reception of Jim “Taz” Evans Art Exhibition Sept 14 at Malibu City Gallery at City Hall
The City of Malibu Arts Commission invites the community to a free opening reception with legendary artist Jim "Taz" Evans on Sunday, September 14 at 12:00 PM at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).
Sunday, September 14
12:00 PM
Malibu City Hall
Guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments, live music, and a special Q&A with the artist. The four-piece band, Farmer Dave and the Wizards of the West, will play classic California Surf music for all attendees to enjoy Admission is free, and no RSVP is required.
The opening reception will celebrate the launch of the City's next public art exhibition, showcasing Evans's bold, electrifying, high-energy pop art. The exhibition will be on view at the Malibu City Gallery in City Hall from September 15 through October 24, 2025.
Evans - widely known as TAZ - rose to prominence in the San Francisco underground rock scene and went on to shape the visual identity of punk, rock, and alternative music through his explosive poster art, comic-inspired graphics, and vibrant album covers. His work has been commissioned by legendary bands including Foo Fighters, U2, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Oasis, Beastie Boys, and Metallica, and by recording artists such as Beck, Aerosmith, House of Pain, and Neil Young.
As the founder of the TAZ Collective, Evans has produced hundreds of gig posters and album covers, while also expanding into fine art and large-scale street art activations for major studios such as Sony, Warner Bros., and Orion Pictures. His work has been exhibited worldwide and in galleries alongside influential artists including Ed Ruscha, Ed Moses, and Estevan Oriol.
The Malibu City Gallery is located on the first floor of Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, and is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is always free, and no tickets or RSVPs are required.
For more information about the exhibition and the Malibu Arts Commission, visit the website.
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