Art
120 Artists Create a “Drive-by-Art” Exhibition Throughout Los Angeles
The exhibition includes both well-known and emerging artists and reaches across LA County’s varied neighborhoods.
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A Look at LA’s Chinatown, Past and Present
Michelle Sui’s film Street Angel wanders through the streets of Chinatown, spotlighting the stories of elderly immigrant residents.
News
In California, Art Schools and Programs Debate How to Reopen
Hyperallergic reached out to several art schools in California to see how they are planning to address the need for social distancing while maintaining the integrity of their arts curriculums.
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Hone Your Voice in This Online Zine Workshop
The Women's Center for Creative Work workshop will also discuss how self-publishing has contributed to social movements and "why that's relevant with zine-making today."
In Brief
In LA, Developer Fees Will Be Redistributed as Emergency Arts Grants
“We are in an economic emergency, and we need to repurpose these funds now to save our creative economy from permanent, lasting damage,” said Councilman David Ryu.
Interview
Meet LA’s Art Community: Emily Barker Is Designing Thoughtful, Beautiful Living Spaces for Disabled People
An interview series spotlighting some of the great work coming out of Los Angeles. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
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80 LA Galleries Band Together In an Effort to Survive the Pandemic
Galleryplatform.la launches May 15, featuring online viewing rooms for small and blue-chip galleries, video profiles of artists, and a column on the history of LA galleries — all to help galleries stay afloat.
News
LA Museums Continue Construction and Expansion Projects, Despite Pandemic
In California, all construction — including museum expansions — has been categorized as essential. While much of the art world is standing still, expansions at LACMA, the Hammer, and other museums are prompting both questions and criticisms.
Art
What to Listen to This Week
Enjoy this roundup of podcasts, playlists, live readings, and interviews coming out of Los Angeles.
Art
A Museum Is Building an Archive of Your Recipes, Photos, and Face Masks
The Autry Museum of the American West wants to document history in real-time by collecting objects and experiences from this quarantine period.
News
Preserving Crucial Moments of Mexican American Religious History
UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center will conserve over 14,000 photographs and 125 audio recordings that make up the community’s spiritual patrimony.
Art
A Conversation Series Emerges In Response to Racism During Pandemic
The first event, “Addressing Prejudices Against Asian Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” features Cathy Park Hong and Anicka Yi, among others.