“Personal Politicks” at Gene’s Dispensary / Los Angeles

Artist(s): Gabriel Cohen, Calvin Miceli-Nelson, and Pedro Alejandro Verdin
Curator: Keith J. Varadi
Art space: Gene's Dispensary
Address: 2007 Wilshire Blvd., Unit 820, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Duration: 03/08/2025 - 06/09/2025
Credits: Josh Schaedel

Every person has to have a code. It is what allows people to unlock communication and connect with one another. We create our nests, our bubbles, our safe spaces. But nothing is actually safe, is it?

The world is on fire. Do you feel inflamed, too? I sure as shit do.

History is lived by all people. It’s written by those with voices. It’s edited and revised by those with power.

We live and we die and give in to time. At night, we convince ourselves that when we awake all will be fine. But borders are closing as quickly as our neighbors’ minds.

– Keith J. Varadi, July 2025