RISK and Nathan Ota have an impressive collaborative show up now at Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City. The show is up until March 8th, so you still have time to stop in and see the new work. In the meantime, please enjoy this preview, but not before we find out the duo&#8217;s favorite taco…

Risk and Nathan Ota ~ Our Favorite Taco

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