We know you’ve heard of found art. Now, meet LOST art. No, it’s not some new, conceptual trend. It’s art inspired by J.J. Abrams’ cultish (yet somehow also wildly popular) television drama. And Los Angeles’ Gallery1988 has devoted an entire show to it. (Fans, be advised: It just opened last week but will close Christmas Eve, so get thee to the gallery soon if you mean to check it out in person.) Of course, as with all things LOST-related, an entire web of online intrigue has already been spun around it — and it involves comedian Paul Scheer!
At the center of this intrigue is Jensen Karp, Gallery1988′s owner and the guy who collaborated with the folks at LOST to create the mysterious DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com campaign that inspired the art show. After the jump, we talk with Karp about the exhibition and select our six favorite pieces.
