LA Buildings that Are Shaped Like Other Things
Here are a few of my favorite buildings from LA's golden age of programmatic architecture in the 1920s.
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Vilcek Foundation Awards Five Immigrants $250,000 for Fashion Documentation
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell received the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture for their contributions to fashion representation.
Onassis AiR Opens Applications for 2026–27 Residencies in Athens
Participants receive an artist’s fee, a research budget, housing, round-trip travel, mentoring, and other resources to support their work.
Pratt Manhattan Gallery Presents “RugLife”
Sculptural carpets, woven works, and reimagined textiles by 14 contemporary artists examine housing, technology, social justice, and the environment.
Request for Proposals: Operator for the Harlem African Burial Ground Cultural Education Center
Learn about this opportunity to develop a cultural education center at the historic East Harlem site during informational sessions in January and February.