It would be so easy to criticize Ringo Starrs latest art exhibit Abstract Face, appearing June 27 through July 3 across from the Hard Rock Café in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (One Seminole Way, Hollywood) for all these reasons. Theres no denying his paintings are bad they look like something created on an afternoon drunk with nothing but a poor-tracking mouse and MS Paint. They mostly consist of blocky, thickly-outlined faces wearing an expression somewhere between vacant and gonzo, with a non sequitur like Yer Baby or Is it 'Time' floating next to their disembodied heads. The paintings are available for sale, too, which is OK if only because Ringo is donating all proceeds to charity (though a vague one that simultaneously combats cerebral palsy and animal abuse). But forget all that. Ringo Starr is a Beatle, and hes pretty much the man, so hes totally forgiven for producing some zany crap. What Abstract Faces really is, is proof positive of what everyones thought all along: Ringo is off his rocker. Like, mental-but-still-loveable-uncle crazy. Plus, hes quite obviously a fun guy who doesnt really give a shit what people think of him. And that is totally praiseworthy. For info on the exhibit or VIP reception (for which you must spend $2,950 to attend
eesh), call 888-513-8385.
June 27-July 3, 2008