Experiment 87a: A celebration of the .gif Venue: Agit Gallery Address: 3947 W. 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90020 (between Western and S. Manhattan Pl) Date: Saturday May 24th Time: 8pm &#8211; 11pm Keep reading for a preview of some of the art, and more information about the show. Description: An international group of artists…

Preview Experiment 87a: A celebration of the .gif ~ Agit Gallery, May 24th

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