Art
Creating a Pantheon of Black American Gods, from James Baldwin to Nina Simone
“We’ve had Civil Rights, and a lot of people we idealize, especially in the Black community, we treat them like they are gods,” says the artist Tylonn Sawyer.
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Art
The Misuse of an Ancient Roman Acronym by White Nationalist Groups
SPQR initially stood for Senatus Populusque Romanus (the Senate and Roman people), but a growing number of white supremacists have adopted the acronym to symbolize their movement.
Art
Majestic and Audacious Jewelry Made by Modern Art's Luminaries
Bijoux d’artistes is pleasurably guilty of pole vaulting “art” into the category of fashionable, high-end luxury products: art à la mode.
Art
5 Art-Filled Summer Weekend Trips from Los Angeles
Savor the last languid days of summer with these five getaways, from a house made of glass bottles to a classic film set buried in the sand.
News
Fire at Glasgow School of Art Displaces Residents for Months, Guts Mackintosh Building
Local residents cordoned from their homes and businesses for 10 weeks following the devastating blaze.
Art
At the Whitney, a Fashion Exhibition Doubles as a Retail Store
Museum visitors may touch, try on, and purchase clothing and accessories designed specifically for the exhibit by fashion design duo Eckhaus Latta.
Film
The Double Bind of Palestinian Women in Israeli Society
Maysaloun Hamoud’s film about three Palestinian women living in Tel Aviv rattles stereotypes.
News
Conceptual Art “Playground” Irreparably Damaged 10 Minutes into Exhibition Opening
Sean Matthews' sculpture "Fair and Square" required 60 hours of welding, and only 10 seconds to dismantle.
Art
A Himalayan and South Asian Musical Series Inspired by a Spiral Staircase
The Rubin Museum connects visual art and music through a series of acoustic performances.
Art
A Shop in LA Is Selling Art Objects Cast with Spells
The objects in Lazaros's Astral Oracles correspond to a spell cast by the artist, who is himself a spiritual practitioner.
Opinion
Why I Did Not See the Picasso Show at the Tate Modern
It was with a certain incredibility that I discovered the museum was hosting a major Picasso exhibition titled Love, Fame, Tragedy. Nevertheless, I wanted to see the show for myself.
Comics
Rush Hour as Creative Practice
Driving in Los Angeles can be a goldmine for ideas.