# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join VEFA Gallery for an intimate evening of wine, conversation, and contemporary art as we take a closer look at Altered Familiar.About this EventThis exhibition explores the strange emotional power of objects we think we already know — toys, symbols of childhood, pop imagery, beauty, softness, instinct, and transformation. What begins as familiar becomes uncanny. What once represented comfort may begin to feel charged, fragile, seductive, or strange.Anchored by the work of Maïté Côté, whose transformed teddy bears examine innocence, attachment, and adaptation, The Altered Familiar brings together artists working across hyperrealism, sculpture, street art, pop culture, and contemporary figuration. Together, the works ask us to reconsider the objects, images, and symbols that shape memory, desire, and identity.Gallery Director Jonathan Anderson will lead a casual walkthrough and conversation about the exhibition, offering insight into the artists, the curatorial vision, and the larger cultural ideas behind the show.This evening is designed for collectors, artists, neighbors, and anyone curious about contemporary art. Guests are invited to enjoy wine, ask questions, and experience the gallery in a more personal setting.Wine will be served. Space is limited.Photography & Filming NoticePhotography and video recording may take place during this event for VEFA Gallery promotional, editorial, and social media purposes, as well as potential third-party digital content.By RSVP’ing and attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in photo or video content captured inside the gallery during the event.If you prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please notify a VEFA Gallery team member upon arrival so we can do our best to accommodate you.We look forward to welcoming you into the gallery for an evening of art, wine, and conversation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/torrance/wine-and-art-talk-altered-familiar/100001991811420577 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Torrance - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: VEFA Gallery - **lat**: 33.8294532 - **long**: -118.3527237 - **full address**: VEFA Gallery, 21825 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a1c06a00af0f6b9bf4ef7594ee0bec418e47b3cd2e9c6f7b44171edfd43179ba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc302e30-gmir.jpg?v=1781370853 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar being held? - **A:** Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at VEFA Gallery, 21825 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar? - **A:** Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar is organized by VEFA Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wine & Art Talk: Altered Familiar is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Torrance, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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