Looking at art through the eyes of contemporary artists. — The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Artists on Art video series features contemporary artists speaking on works from the museum’s art collection. Looking at art through their eyes, we hear directly from artists about artworks that inspire them and have fed their own creativity. 1. John Baldessari on René Magritte John Baldessari speaks on The…

Influential African-American Artists To Celebrate — Black artists have shared powerful portrayals of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans through their paintings, sculptures, photos, and other artworks. Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Jacob Lawrence, and other artists help to illuminate the African-American perspective to the world. The African-American artists here all hail from relatively recent times…

Remembering the artworks by Christo and Jeanne-Claude — On May 31, 2020, the Bulgarian artist Christo passed away at his home in New York City at the age of 84. From early wrapped objects to large-scale outdoor projects, the artworks of Christo and Jeanne-Claude brought people together in shared experiences all around the world. …

British street artist Banksy showed a new artwork to the world on Saturday, June 6. The work features the American flag lit by a candle at a memorial for an anonymous black silhouette. The artwork appears at a time when thousands of people are taking to the streets in cities…