I imagine artist Linda Arreola wandering in her mind during lockdowns, just like me, asking how such a brutal world could continue.
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Artists Infiltrate LA IKEA in Guerrilla “Residency”
Mary Boo Anderson and Zoë Blair-Schlagenhauf started the unofficial program to “capitalize on this mecca of capitalism for more creative, authentic pursuits.”
Seeing Ourselves Through Martha Alf’s Paintings of Toilet Paper Rolls
Alf transformed rolls of toilet paper and paper towels into monolithic altars set against a backdrop resembling an Ellsworth Kelly geometric abstraction.
Paintings by Bay Area Artist Mitchell Johnson on View Now in Palo Alto and East Hampton
Johnson’s work can be seen in a solo exhibition in Palo Alto, California, and in a group exhibition at the Fireplace Project in East Hampton, New York.
Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair Is Back
Delve into artists’ books and programs celebrating the art publishing community at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA this August.
David Amico Brings LA’s Streets Into the Gallery
For years, Amico has driven around Los Angeles early in the morning and taken photographs in industrial neighborhoods of walls and surfaces.
Artists Accuse Fashion Brand Shein of Using AI to Steal Their Designs
Three artists filed suit against the fast-fashion company, claiming Shein employs a “byzantine shell game of corporate structure” in order to skirt legal consequences.
The Sheer Love and Joy of Alice Neel’s Pet Portraits
Cats, dogs, and a parrot with a personality are among the works on view in Alice Neel: Feels Like Home at the Orange County Museum of Art.
SF Dealer Who Hosed Down Unhoused Woman Will Not Face Charges
Collier Gwin initially faced a misdemeanor battery charge after he was caught spraying down the woman in a video that went viral.
Reclaiming the Power of an Auntie’s Stare
Anti-Muslim incidents are the jumping-off point for Los Angeles artist Tanzila Ahmed’s painting series Aunties with Deadly Stare.
Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection and Royal Chicano Air Force
This new exhibition at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California, celebrates contemporary prints by Chicanx and Latinx artists in the US.
MFA Programs in LA See Enrollment Dip as Costs Rise
The programs, often considered a foundation for a career in the arts in the US, are still popular, but many are questioning whether they can be sustainable.