Packed with traced and freehand marks, Mehretu’s artworks inspire awe of what might be called an informational sublime, a 21st-century twist on the artistic tradition. Los Angeles
January 8, 2020 Letter from the editor: Happy new year! We've kicked off the year with some fascinating reads. I highly recommend reading Sarah Bond and Nyasha Junior's essay on the depiction of the black king among the magi in Renaissance art. It's pegged to a great show at the Getty Center, which Hyperallergic highlighted as one of the best shows of the year. Daniel Gerwin also writes critically and beautifully about Julie Mehretu's current mid-career survey at LACMA. And for those of us who live in one of the film capitals of the world, Los Angeles, it's worth visiting and learning about this rare space devoted to the panorama, one of cinema's precursors. Elisa Wouk Almino Packed with traced and freehand marks, Mehretu’s artworks inspire awe of what might be called an informational sublime, a 21st-century twist on the artistic tradition. Daniel Gerwin | LACMA, through March 22; Whitney Museum, June 26–Sept 20 Event Pick As the MexiCali Biennial comes to a close, artists, scholars, and educators will contemplate the myth of Calafia and “the indigenous land that diverse groups now share.” Matt Stromberg | Armory Center, January 12, 11am–1pm SPONSORED The story behind the rise and decline of the popularity of the black magus during the Renaissance has been largely forgotten, but at one time, the tale was used to explain the perceived need for conversion to Christianity, the three ages of man, as well as emerging theories of race. Sarah E. Bond, Nyasha Junior | Getty Center, through Feb 16 Artist and scholar Stefano Bloch has written a story that is personal, but also a primer on graffiti’s history and artistic and social import. Bridget Quinn SPONSORED Register for Art World Conference Los AngelesArtists and arts professionals who wish to sharpen business skills and take control of their financial health should register by January 15, 2020. Since 2001, the Velaslavasay Panorama has kept one of cinema’s precursors quietly alive in one of the film capitals of the world. Rachel Elizabeth Jones 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 Forward this newsletter to a friend! If this email was forwarded to you, click here to subscribe Hyperallergic, 181 N11th St, Ste 302, Brooklyn, NY 11211 This email was sent to [email protected]. Manage your preferences to subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletters. Forward Preferences | Unsubscribe |
