Los Angeles
January 15, 2020
Letter from the editor:
We have now published 10 interviews in our series Meet LA's Art Community. If you're not already familiar with it, I really recommend reading through these. It's special to be able to have educators, artists, curators, directors, and other art workers speak in their own words and share what matters to them. Plus, you can gather a pretty stellar reading list for 2020 based on the favorite books all the interviewees have shared!
Don't miss Shiva Balaghi's article on Shirin Neshat, pegged to her current survey at the Broad. Balaghi traces the arc of Neshat's career and how her work has sometimes "been lost in translation." She also interviews Neshat, who took the opportunity to deeply reflect on why and how she makes art.
Elisa Wouk Almino
A Striking Installation Reveals How Ableist Design Can Be
In Emily Barker’s exhibition, scaled-up cabinets tower above the viewer and a rug, six inches thick, poses an insurmountable barrier for a wheelchair.
Brandon Sward
Learn About the History and Value of Black Americana Collectibles
In tandem with its Making Mammy exhibition, the California African American Museum is hosting a conversation around the value of important, but difficult pieces of American history.
Matt Stromberg | CAAM, January 17, 1-2 pm
Reflecting on Shirin Neshat’s Career With the Artist’s Words
Neshat shares why she moved away from still photography to video, and why she thinks her work feels “very relevant” today.
Shiva Balaghi
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Apply to CalArts Summer Art Residency in Partnership with Hauser & Wirth
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) relaunches its five-week art residency this summer with workshops and lectures from esteemed visiting artists including Dena Yago, Rachel Yezbick, and American Artist. Deadline to apply is March 31st.
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Opportunities for Artists in January 2020
A list of opportunities for artists and creatives you can apply for this January.
2020 Oscar Nominations Brought Some Nice Surprises and a Lot of Eye-Rolling
Joker, The Irishman, 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Parasite are some of the most decorated films among the nominations.
An Archive Reveals a Troubling Picture of Late-19th-Century California
At the California Historical Society, paintings of the state’s beautiful vistas are shown alongside archival materials revealing a more brutal history of displacement, discrimination, and murder.
Emily Wilson
Meet LA’s Art Community: Jazmín Urrea on Public Art and Finding Inspiration in Her Hometown
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.
Elisa Wouk Almino
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