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L.A.’s AAPI-Owned Galleries and Art Spaces

by 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). …

Art

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L.A.’s AAPI-Owned Galleries and Art Spaces
L.A.’s AAPI-Owned Galleries and Art Spaces
Art

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Artist Gabriela Ruiz on Fantasy, Time Travel, and the Audacity to Imagine

Interview by Donasia Tillery Artist and fashion designer Gabriela Ruiz is best known for immersive scenes of neon hues, sensory heights, and unrepentant fantasy. …

Art

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Artist Gabriela Ruiz on Finding Home in Neon Worlds of Her Own Creation
Artist Gabriela Ruiz on Finding Home in Neon Worlds of Her Own Creation
Art

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Artist 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 Angeles

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Artist Huntrezz Janos on finding freedom in scaling City Hall.
Artist Huntrezz Janos on finding freedom in scaling City Hall.
Los Angeles

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Monumental Narratives: Artist Soudeh Davoud on the Weight of Iran’s History

Interview 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…

Iran

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Monumental Narratives: Artist Soudeh Davoud on the Weight of Iran’s History
Monumental Narratives: Artist Soudeh Davoud on the Weight of Iran’s History
Iran

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Aug 13

Redefining the American Gurl at Hauser & Wirth

by 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…

Vidéo

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Redefining the American Gurl at Hauser & Wirth
Redefining the American Gurl at Hauser & Wirth
Vidéo

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Jul 17

From Mud to Mysticism: Exploring The Enigmatic Bodies of Amia Yokoyama’s Slime Girls

Interview 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…

Anime

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From Mud to Mysticism: Exploring The Enigmatic Bodies of Amia Yokoyama’s Slime Girls
From Mud to Mysticism: Exploring The Enigmatic Bodies of Amia Yokoyama’s Slime Girls
Anime

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Jun 21

Artist 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 Art

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Artist Danie Cansino on Giving Her Family and Friends a Seat at the Table in Art History
Artist Danie Cansino on Giving Her Family and Friends a Seat at the Table in Art History
Chicano Art

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May 31

Artist Brie Ruais on Moons and Mothers

Interview 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. …

Art

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Artist Brie Ruais on Moons and Mothers
Artist Brie Ruais on Moons and Mothers
Art

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May 17

Samira 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…

Art

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Samira Abbassy Paintings Shed Light on the Interior Self in ‘Embodied Mythologies’
Samira Abbassy Paintings Shed Light on the Interior Self in ‘Embodied Mythologies’
Art

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Mar 22

Shakira’s Career Comes Alive: A Look at the GRAMMY Museum’s Latest Exhibition

Sponsored 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. …

Museums

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Shakira’s Career Comes Alive: A Look at the GRAMMY Museum’s Latest Exhibition
Shakira’s Career Comes Alive: A Look at the GRAMMY Museum’s Latest Exhibition
Museums

2 min read

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