Art
In California, a Legacy of Political Protest Through Graphic Design Lives On
Grassroots social movements in California in the 1960s and '70s led to a flourishing of graphic innovation that lives on to this day.
California
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California Continues to Rewrite the Rules of Design
Artists and designers in the state found their voices by breaking from modernist traditions and embracing the light, color, and playful attitude of the West Coast.
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The Hand-Painted Signs and Murals of Latinx LA
Sign painters and muralists have helped create the visual language of Los Angeles.
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A Tour Through Design and Social Activism in LA, From 1960s to Today
From the socially progressive prints of Sister Corita to the first major gay publication in the US.
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A 1970s Provocative Magazine That Fought Anti-Asian Sentiment
What started as a monthly paper in 1969 geared towards Asian American students at UCLA soon expanded to the greater Los Angeles community.
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Graphics: ✊🏽A History of Design and Activism in California 📐
This edition, produced in collaboration with KCET’s Artbound, celebrates the rich history of artist-activists in the Golden State.
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Travel to Places “Heavy With History” in Deborah Stratman’s Films
Stratman captures charged, if overlooked, histories of Illinois, from the Trail of Tears to Chicago’s Black Panther headquarters.
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Revel in the First Pride Flag, Long-assumed Lost, in San Francisco
The first Rainbow Flag, designed by artist and activist Gilbert Baker, was raised in 1978.
Art
After Pregnancy, an Artist’s Work Changes Course
“You turn inward because you’re focused on this new life that’s housed inside of you,” said Kimia Ferdowsi Kline.
Guide
Your Concise Los Angeles Art Guide for June 2021
Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very Los Angeles art events this month.
Art
These Are the People Who Built LA’s New Chinatown
Like all histories, LA Chinatown’s story is one that is fundamentally about people.
Performance
At Boss Witch, Art Performances Will Thrive in Nature
Launching this month in Los Angeles, Boss Witch will support site-specific performances in Joshua Tree, Mono Lake, and more.