Los Angeles
July 22, 2020 Letter from the editor: Over 800 people (and counting) signed a letter accusing the Getty of racial bias, most of whom are current or former staff members. As Matt Stromberg reports, tensions have been rising at the museum for a while now — as is the case at many prestigious institutions around this country. The signatories have demanded an official response by this week. Stay tuned.
There are so many wonderful exhibitions in Los Angeles that didn't open to the public or that were cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, I caught the Ree Morton show at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) the week that it opened in February. Hyperallergic editor Natalie Haddad writes beautifully about the late artist's brief yet prodigious career. As Haddad writes, Morton worked "at breakneck speed, as if she had been mentally formulating her art for decades." I also urge you to read our interview with LA-based artist Nikita Gale, who has some excellent reading recs. And, if you weren't already a Tina Turner fan, Gale will turn you on to rewatching her performances. Current and former staff of the Getty Museum, the Getty Trust, and the Getty Research Institute were among nearly 300 signatories accusing the museum of racial insensitivity and bias. Matt Stromberg Event Pick Oxy Arts’s Streetview Video Series includes recent MFA grads and a special commission reflecting on the pandemic. Elisa Wouk Almino | Now through Sunday, August 16 News Former workers published a letter asserting that the 75 museum trustees are responsible for “the continued development of a white supremacist exhibition and collecting program.” “His bust does not belong in the entryway,” said the museum’s director in an event that launched a series of public programs around the legacy of Avery Brundage. Michael Gittes shipped a truckload of paintings to Interfaith Medical Center in Bed-Stuy — one for every worker. While Morton’s career spanned less than a decade (1968–1977), her work remains vital to questioning what it means to be a woman in art history and society. Natalie Haddad Hyperallergic’s news team discusses the recent release of the names of businesses and organizations that received over $150,000 in PPP loans. Hrag Vartanian The 48,000 panels share stories of care and craftsmanship, memorializing 125,000-plus victims of HIV and AIDS since 1980. Billy Anania 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 From our partners at KCET"Southland Sessions," a new multiplatform project by L.A. public TV station, KCET, connects you to SoCal’s resilient arts scene one session at a time. Opera company The Industry's latest production, “Sweet Land,” is a look at our country’s bloody origins and the myths we’ve built around them “How to Change” is a limited series for “Southland Sessions” exploring the most critical issues facing Southern California culture makers in this pivotal historical moment. 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 | 