Art
How Photography and Jazz Merged to Forge the "Black Is Beautiful" Movement
Kwame Brathwaite's photographs fused the two mediums to push the boundaries of beauty, transforming how we define Blackness.
Los Angeles
Art
A New, Highly Eclectic Space for Arthouse Films in Los Angeles
The Now Instant Image Hall is already carving out an identity for itself as a venue for artists no one else in the city will show.
Art
Sewing a Pillow for Every Bed Occupied at US Detention Facilities
The “34,000 Pillows Project” began in 2009, when the Detention Bed Mandate required ICE to occupy an average of 34,000 beds every night across 250 detention facilities nationwide.
Art
A Three-Day Event Wants to Make Printmaking More Accessible
Self Help Graphics & Art is hosting its second Printmaking Summit featuring workshops, talks, and demonstrations. Celebrated artist Alison Saar will be giving the keynote address.
Guide
Your Concise Los Angeles Art Guide for Spring 2019
Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very Los Angeles art events this season.
Art
The LA Rebellion Filmmakers and Their Continued Relevance 50 Years Later
Art + Practice brings together the works of the LA Rebellion filmmakers and the works of younger generations of Black artists, filmmakers, storytellers, and scholars working in Los Angeles.
Art
Hyperallergic's Favorite Items from the LA Art Book Fair
A team of Hyperallergic contributors scoured the fair’s vast and truly delightful offerings and picked some of their favorite items to share with you.
Art
From Vinyl to Board Games, Special Exhibitors at the LA Art Book Fair Offer Fun Alternatives
For attendees looking for a diversion, five special exhibitor projects carve out unique spaces for play and commerce.
Art
The Lesser-Known History of Slavery in California
California Bound recounts a tumultuous history of mass migration, displacement, and litigation that led to the establishment of California’s earliest African American communities.
Art
Make Cyanotypes and Discover Local Talent at LA's Independent Art Book Fair
The Independent Art Book Fair, now in its second year, will be opening its doors in Downtown Los Angeles, not too far from Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair.
Art
The LA Art Book Fair Returns Bigger than Ever
Alongside the wealth of exhibitors, Printed Matter has put together a robust programming schedule with over 100 free discussions, workshops, and performances.
Comics
Going to an Art Show Where All the Visitors Are Naked
To be honest, it’s hard to pay attention to the art with daylight shining on my ass.