Arts and Culture

Multimedia artist Kent Yoshimura painted a new series of murals about Ellison Onizuka in Little Tokyo. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Multimedia artist Kent Yoshimura painted a new series of murals about Ellison Onizuka in Little Tokyo. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
D*Face’s new exhibition, “Painting Over the Cracks,” opens on Saturday, Aug. 6. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
D*Face’s new exhibition, “Painting Over the Cracks,” opens on Saturday, Aug. 6. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
The 3rd Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival will return to the LA State Historic Park on Saturday, May 13. - Photo by Ian Byers-Gamble
The 3rd Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival will return to the LA State Historic Park on Saturday, May 13. - Photo by Ian Byers-Gamble
Skip Marley performs at the opening night reception for the “One Love Experience” - Photo courtesy of Chyna Photography
Skip Marley performs at the opening night reception for the “One Love Experience” - Photo courtesy of Chyna Photography
Street artist Deity was one of eight artists invited to the U.S. Bank Tower by Man One. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Street artist Deity was one of eight artists invited to the U.S. Bank Tower by Man One. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
As part of a 24-date tour for his new album, Jesse Kardon, known as Subtronics, will perform at the Forum on Saturday, Jan. 28. Kardon says there are few better feelings than going on stage with a fresh set list and sharing his music with the crowd. - Photo by Luis Colato
Contemporary artist Takashi Murakami’s self portrait as an NFT avatar. - Photo courtesy of The Broad
Contemporary artist Takashi Murakami’s self portrait as an NFT avatar. - Photo courtesy of The Broad
After acquiring the U.S. Bank Tower in 2020, Silverstein Properties invited 15 LA-based artists to the top floor of the iconic skyscraper to paint the highest murals in the state of California. - Photo by Joe Woolhead
After acquiring the U.S. Bank Tower in 2020, Silverstein Properties invited 15 LA-based artists to the top floor of the iconic skyscraper to paint the highest murals in the state of California. - Photo by Joe Woolhead
Jean-Michel Basquiat in LA. - Photo by Brad Branson
Jean-Michel Basquiat in LA. - Photo by Brad Branson
LA-based neon artist Leticia Maldonado was born in West Covina and raised in Las Vegas. The neon Raggedy Ann doll is part of Maldonado’s “The Architect” piece within her new MONA exhibit, “The Storytellers.” - Photos courtesy of Jordana Sheara + MONA
LA-based neon artist Leticia Maldonado was born in West Covina and raised in Las Vegas. The neon Raggedy Ann doll is part of Maldonado’s “The Architect” piece within her new MONA exhibit, “The Storytellers.” - Photos courtesy of Jordana Sheara + MONA
LA-based artist Kristen Liu-Wong’s show “Hard Pressed” was inspired by the internal and external pressures and anxiety she has felt since the start of the year. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
LA-based artist Kristen Liu-Wong’s show “Hard Pressed” was inspired by the internal and external pressures and anxiety she has felt since the start of the year. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
“William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows,” curated by Ed Schad, will be on display at The Broad until Sunday, April 9. - Photo courtesy of William Kentridge
“William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows,” curated by Ed Schad, will be on display at The Broad until Sunday, April 9. - Photo courtesy of William Kentridge
Talabolina’s mural on the Continental Building was inspired by the iconic figures of Matisse and covers a slice of the interior courtyard wall. - Photo courtesy of Svetlana Talabolina
Talabolina’s mural on the Continental Building was inspired by the iconic figures of Matisse and covers a slice of the interior courtyard wall. - Photo courtesy of Svetlana Talabolina
Photo by Luke Netzley
Photo by Luke Netzley
Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” will take the stage at DTLA’s Microsoft Theater from Thursday, March 23, to Sunday, April 30. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” will take the stage at DTLA’s Microsoft Theater from Thursday, March 23, to Sunday, April 30. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Photo courtesy of MONA
Photo courtesy of MONA
“Las Vegas Bender,” directed by Danny Corey, tells the story of a young girl inspired by her showgirl mother and the glitzy neon of Las Vegas Boulevard to become a neon bender. - Photo courtesy of MONA
“Las Vegas Bender,” directed by Danny Corey, tells the story of a young girl inspired by her showgirl mother and the glitzy neon of Las Vegas Boulevard to become a neon bender. - Photo courtesy of MONA
The “Hostile Terrain ‘94” exhibition shares the stories of migrants traveling up through Central America and into the Sonoran Desert along the U.S.-Mexico border. - Photo courtesy of The Undocumented Migration Project
The “Hostile Terrain ‘94” exhibition shares the stories of migrants traveling up through Central America and into the Sonoran Desert along the U.S.-Mexico border. - Photo courtesy of The Undocumented Migration Project
“Tale of Genji: Murasaki and Genji Enjoying the Snow” by Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige (1854). - Photo courtesy of Scripps College
“Tale of Genji: Murasaki and Genji Enjoying the Snow” by Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige (1854). - Photo courtesy of Scripps College
Jack Rutberg is the founder of Pasadena’s Jack Rutberg Fine Arts gallery and recipient of IAA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Jack Rutberg is the founder of Pasadena’s Jack Rutberg Fine Arts gallery and recipient of IAA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
“Beverly Park & the Pony Rides” by Gary Baseman. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
“Beverly Park & the Pony Rides” by Gary Baseman. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Kaskade x Deadmau5 - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Kaskade x Deadmau5 - Photo by Chris Mortenson
With the endorsement of more than 200 street artists from around the globe, Street Art Alive has brought its immersive art experience to the Lume Los Angeles. - Photo by Ryan Lautenbacher
With the endorsement of more than 200 street artists from around the globe, Street Art Alive has brought its immersive art experience to the Lume Los Angeles. - Photo by Ryan Lautenbacher
Kate Shindle is the president of the Actor’s Equity Association. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Kate Shindle is the president of the Actor’s Equity Association. - Photo by Chris Mortenson
Urban Voices Project’s mission is to give a voice to the community of Skid Row. - Photo by Timothy Norris
Urban Voices Project’s mission is to give a voice to the community of Skid Row. - Photo by Timothy Norris
Born in LA, Paul Daniels grew up idolizing teams like the Dodgers and Lakers. He has gone on to paint a mural of Kobe Bryant in DTLA and a tribute to Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium. - Photo courtesy of Paul Daniels
Born in LA, Paul Daniels grew up idolizing teams like the Dodgers and Lakers. He has gone on to paint a mural of Kobe Bryant in DTLA and a tribute to Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium. - Photo courtesy of Paul Daniels
To represent the diversity of DTLA, the LA3C Festival’s lineup includes a range of artists from genres as diverse as hip hop, reggaeton and K-pop, featuring performers like South Korean boy band Seventeen. - Photo courtesy of LA3C
To represent the diversity of DTLA, the LA3C Festival’s lineup includes a range of artists from genres as diverse as hip hop, reggaeton and K-pop, featuring performers like South Korean boy band Seventeen. - Photo courtesy of LA3C
Right, Jesús Aguado’s new series “Too Many Muses” will be featured in the “The Power of Three” exhibition at the Corey Helford Gallery. Left, Sun-Mi will debut her new series, “Good Mourning,” at the “The Power of Three” exhibition, which opens on Saturday, March 11. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Right, Jesús Aguado’s new series “Too Many Muses” will be featured in the “The Power of Three” exhibition at the Corey Helford Gallery. Left, Sun-Mi will debut her new series, “Good Mourning,” at the “The Power of Three” exhibition, which opens on Saturday, March 11. - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Kent Yoshimura’s “Chiaroscuro,” featured at the Wynn Las Vegas, will be completed on the side of the 10 Freeway off Figueroa Street by Friday, Nov. 25. - Photo courtesy of Kent Yoshimura
Edward Zipco and Bill Dunleavy founded Superchief Gallery to elevate underground artists to a global stage. - Photo courtesy of Superchief Gallery
Edward Zipco and Bill Dunleavy founded Superchief Gallery to elevate underground artists to a global stage. - Photo courtesy of Superchief Gallery
"Hello My Sorrow" by Brandi Milne - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
"Hello My Sorrow" by Brandi Milne - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Israeli singer-songwriter Ninet Tayeb wrote her new single, “Who is Us,” to encourage a spirit of oneness in the wake of the pandemic. - Photo by Katarina Benzova
Israeli singer-songwriter Ninet Tayeb wrote her new single, “Who is Us,” to encourage a spirit of oneness in the wake of the pandemic. - Photo by Katarina Benzova
Capturing the resurgence of LA’s underground concert scene, Superchief Gallery co-founder Bill Dunleavy wanted to highlight the “counterculture of the pandemic era.” - Photo courtesy of Superchief Gallery
Capturing the resurgence of LA’s underground concert scene, Superchief Gallery co-founder Bill Dunleavy wanted to highlight the “counterculture of the pandemic era.” - Photo courtesy of Superchief Gallery
“Sakura” by Jon Ching - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
“Sakura” by Jon Ching - Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Pasadena native Mary Rahmani is the founder of Moon Projects, a multidisciplinary creative agency and joint venture record label with Republic Records. - Photo by Hylah Hedgepeth
Pasadena native Mary Rahmani is the founder of Moon Projects, a multidisciplinary creative agency and joint venture record label with Republic Records. - Photo by Hylah Hedgepeth
Circus Vargas Express will debut at Arcadia’s Westfield Santa Anita on Friday, Sept. 9. - Photo courtesy of Circus Vargas
Circus Vargas Express will debut at Arcadia’s Westfield Santa Anita on Friday, Sept. 9. - Photo courtesy of Circus Vargas
Within the walls of former 19th century cathedral Vibiana, the Revive cast will perform across six catwalks so that each guest has a front-row seat to the action. - Photo by Sierra Prescott
With its annual Cinco de Mayo engagement, Lucha VaVOOM seeks to honor the holiday through a collection of energetic acts from renowned performers. - Photo by Hon Hoang
With its annual Cinco de Mayo engagement, Lucha VaVOOM seeks to honor the holiday through a collection of energetic acts from renowned performers. - Photo by Hon Hoang
Photo by Chris Mortenson
Photo by Chris Mortenson
Internationally renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason will join the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to perform at Glendale’s Alex Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 15. - Photo by Jake Turney
Internationally renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason will join the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to perform at Glendale’s Alex Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 15. - Photo by Jake Turney
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Warren Neidich, the visionary behind “Brain Without Organs,” has combined neurological and aesthetic approaches to further understand humanity’s evolving relationship with information technologies. - Photo by Olivia Fougeirol
Warren Neidich, the visionary behind “Brain Without Organs,” has combined neurological and aesthetic approaches to further understand humanity’s evolving relationship with information technologies. - Photo by Olivia Fougeirol
Jack Rutberg has owned Jack Rutberg Fine Arts since 1979. - Photo courtesy of Jack Rutberg
Jack Rutberg has owned Jack Rutberg Fine Arts since 1979. - Photo courtesy of Jack Rutberg