PinnedL.A.’s AAPI-Owned Galleries and Art Spacesby Shelley Holcomb The past few years have shown us that regardless of how diverse we like to think the current art world is, it’s really not hard to see if we look at the numbers that it’s still very much dominated by white cis men (surprise, surprise). …Art7 min readArt7 min read
PinnedArtist Gabriela Ruiz on Fantasy, Time Travel, and the Audacity to ImagineInterview by Donasia Tillery Artist and fashion designer Gabriela Ruiz is best known for immersive scenes of neon hues, sensory heights, and unrepentant fantasy. …Art11 min readArt11 min read
PinnedArtist Huntrezz Janos on finding freedom in scaling City Hall.Interview by Shelley Holcomb Los Angeles native Huntrezz Janos has been working with virtual graphics since she was a kid. She has presented work across a spectrum of mediums: installation, painting, performance, rhyme writing, and most extensively, 3D graphics and animation. …Los Angeles15 min readLos Angeles15 min read
23 hours agoMonumental Narratives: Artist Soudeh Davoud on the Weight of Iran’s HistoryInterview by Shelley Holcomb (translated in Persian below) In the vibrant tapestry of Iranian culture, Soudeh Davoud’s art emerges as a captivating blend of symbolism, history, and a profound commentary on the position of women — both of those who are currently living in the country and of what could…Iran12 min readIran12 min read
Aug 13Redefining the American Gurl at Hauser & Wirthby Jennifer Remenchik The concept of the American girl is a cultural heavyweight of the modern era. Like any good American, she has everything — a classic song by Tom Petty dedicated to her mystique and sense of adventure, an infamous collection of dolls highlighting her many forms, and the…Vidéo4 min readVidéo4 min read
Jul 17From Mud to Mysticism: Exploring The Enigmatic Bodies of Amia Yokoyama’s Slime GirlsInterview by Shelley Holcomb Amia Yokoyama’s sculptural style, as she describes it, is a product of the diverse facets of her being — a rich tapestry of ideas, lived experiences, deeply personal emotions, and murky childhood memories. Amia’s sculptures embody fluidity and the multiplicity of self, exploring the complexities of…Anime12 min readAnime12 min read
Jun 21Artist Danie Cansino on Giving Her Family and Friends a Seat at the Table in Art History in ‘This is My Blood’Interview by Shelley Holcomb Shelley Holcomb: Can you tell us about your artistic background and how you developed your specific painting style? Danie Cansino: I’ve always had the innate ability to draw, as far back as I can remember. Though I hadn’t been formally trained, I’ve always been able to…Chicano Art8 min readChicano Art8 min read
May 31Artist Brie Ruais on Moons and MothersInterview by Jennifer Remenchik Artist Brie Ruais’ ceramic sculptures, videos, performances and installations begin in her body — in the intuitive way she feels her way through the work using clay as an index for performance. …Art7 min readArt7 min read
May 17Samira Abbassy’s Paintings Shed Light on the Interior Self in ‘Embodied Mythologies’by Jennifer Remenchik Samira Abbassy’s paintings and drawings contain the feel of an artist who has slowly cultivated her technique and iconography over time. Her practice contains strong personal and sociopolitical elements — revealing intense internal psychological dramas while simultaneously representing her Iranian heritage and its Persian and Arab ties…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Mar 22Shakira’s Career Comes Alive: A Look at the GRAMMY Museum’s Latest ExhibitionSponsored Post The GRAMMY Museum in Downtown LA welcomes Shakira, Shakira, a new exhibition which showcases the expansive career of the multi-GRAMMY Awards and Latin GRAMMY Award global superstar, multidisciplinary musician, philanthropist, iconic dancer, and philanthropist, Shakira. …Museums2 min readMuseums2 min read
