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Make Zines and Screenprint Slogans at a Politically Minded Festival
18th Street Arts Center's Pico Block Party, now in its third year, honors the cultural heritage of one of the most diverse areas of Santa Monica.
Matt Stromberg
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Looking Back on Harald Szeemann, Who Expanded What It Means to Be a Curator
Driven by a boundless intellectual curiosity, Szeemann challenged historical narratives and exploded aesthetic hierarchies, expanding the role of curator from simply a steward of objects to a shaper of ideas.
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An LA Art Space, with Roots in ‘70s Chicano Movement, Now Has a Permanent Home
Founded in 1973 in the East Los Angeles garage of a Franciscan nun and printmaker, Self Help Graphics & Art has finally purchased a permanent space in Boyle Heights.
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Centering Native American Women’s Voices During a Daylong Sewing Bee
Conceived by artist and choreographer Emily Johnson (Yup’ik), the sewing bee and roundtable discussion will be led by a council of indigenous women.
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From Farming to Ethics, How the Ancient World Lived Sustainably
Historians explore older methods of sustainable living, from Ancient Greece to the Mayan Civilization.
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A Photographer Who Documented the Eclectic Subcultures of Southern California
The photographer known as Spot will tell the stories behind the hippies of Hollywood, the skate scene in Hermosa Beach, and the origins of South Bay punk.
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A Datathon Aims to Improve Access to the Arts in Los Angeles
Artists, arts administrators, educators, and others are invited to brainstorm datasets that would increase access to the arts.
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After Artists Reveal Pattern of Nonpayment, Los Angeles CB1 Gallery Will Close
Artists who have shown with the gallery expressed mix reactions to the announcement.
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Los Angeles's CB1 Gallery Accused of Not Paying Its Artists
An open letter accuses the owners of failing to pay artists according to their contracts, writing bad checks, and selling work without notification.
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See What MFA Students Are Cooking Up at CalArts During Open Studios
Featuring work by nearly 100 students, this weekend's MFA Open Studios at CalArts offers the opportunity to discover the next generation of working artists.
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How Oaxacan Expats in California Have Kept an Ancient Ball Game Alive
Discover the origins of pelota mixteca, or Mixtec-style ball, and its role in maintaining cultural links across borders.
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Learn How to Build a Lowrider
Artists at the Petersen Automotive Museum will teach various techniques, from hydraulics and engraving, to painting and pin-striping.