Art & Culture
254 articles
A New Vision for the 9th & 9th Whale: Jiyoun Lee-Lodge's Surrealist Shift
Salt Lake City's iconic 23-foot whale sculpture is trading its sunset hues for a surrealist tribute to the Great Salt La...
Music Meets the Mitre: Smith’s 40-Minute Audience with Pope Leo
A Chicago-born music legend and the Vatican's culture ministry bridge the gap between secular art and the Apostolic Pala...
Beyond the Saddle: How Neo-Westerns Redefine the American Frontier
From the surreal worlds of Stephen King to the bleak plains of John Williams, the Western novel is evolving far beyond s...
More Than Just Beads: The Artisanal Soul of the 2026 Pasadena Design Show
From Nigerian ceremonial jewelry to Northern Lights-inspired gems, the Pasadena Convention Center became a hub for thera...
Punk Icon Meets Pontiff: Inside Patti Smith’s Vatican Dialogue
A 40-minute meeting between Patti Smith and Pope Leo XIV signals a deepening cultural bond between rock royalty and the ...
Manure, Money, and Metchosin: The $1,800 Trump Portrait
Artist Wendy Chartrand turns horse waste into high art, sparking a debate on political tensions at the Sooke Fine Arts S...
The Anatomy of a 'Perfect' Page-Turner: Decoding Modern Genre Excellence
From alien faxes to NHL rivalries, a recent curation explores the emotional triggers and tropes that define literary per...
The 20-Minute Cycle of Human Emotion: Alfredo Jaar’s Lausanne Exhibition
Twenty photojournalists confront the duality of existence in a new immersive show in Switzerland.
More Than Paint: The Logan Heights Mural Honoring San Diego’s Black Musical Legacy
A new community mural at the Clementine McDuff Elks Lodge is transforming a Logan Heights landmark into a visual archive...
From Gallery Walls to Thrift Store Shelves: The Penticton Art Stewardship Crisis
Donated works by notable artists have surfaced at a local Value Village, sparking outrage and questions about how the Pe...
Cinematic Magic Meets the San Diego Waterfront: A Tribute to John Williams
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the legendary sounds of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to life at The Rady Shell.
Decoy Dresses and Hidden Overskirts: The Secret Safeguards of Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown
Designer Elizabeth Emanuel reveals the high-stakes contingency plans used to protect the 1981 royal ensemble from press ...
The Architecture of an Icon: Deconstructing Princess Diana's 1981 Bridal Look
From a 25-foot train to the Lover's Knot Tiara, the fashion choices of Lady Diana Spencer redefined royal bridal standar...
Beyond the Towers: The $22 Million Bet on Watts' Olympic Glow-Up
A massive overhaul of the Watts Towers Arts Center aims to blend climate resilience with cultural heritage before the 20...
From Clinical Walls to Emotional Landscapes: The St. Vincent Art Takeover
An immersive exhibition brings 80 art installations to a historic, abandoned Los Angeles hospital before it transforms i...
Unlocking San Diego: The 2027 Cultural Passport Aiming to Democratize the Arts
A new three-day pass will grant access to over 40 cultural institutions across San Diego and Northern Baja starting in 2...
Little Island’s 2025 Season: High Art Meets Public Access at Pier 55
NYC's Pier 55 prepares for a summer of avant-garde performances, from Whitney Biennial commissions to $25 ticketed shows...
San Diego’s Summer Arts Season: From Shakespearean Remixes to Hitchcock Comedies
A surge of diverse performances is hitting San Diego venues, ranging from academic festivals to world-premiere musicals.
Beyond the Risqué: The 2027 Pirelli Calendar’s Tribute to Raghu Rai
A shift from studio sets to the streets of Old Delhi defines the upcoming Pirelli Calendar, honoring a legendary photogr...
Beyond the Matcha: Dave Young Kim’s Mural Reclaims Koreatown’s Visual History
A new mural at the Korean Resource Center uses oral histories from elders to fight the erasure of Korean identity in a c...
Beyond the Matcha Shops: Dave Young Kim’s Mural Reclaims Koreatown’s Visual History
An artist uses oral histories from community elders to fight the erasure of Korean culture in a rapidly changing Los Ang...
Beyond the Blue Sky: Why Stormy Weather Defines Great Wildlife Photography
Forget perfect sunlight; the most powerful wildlife images are often forged in snow, fog, and rain.
The Science of Absurdity: How Biology Shaped Gary Larson's Giraffe Gags
Beyond the long necks and silly scenarios, Gary Larson's wildlife humor was rooted in a deep, academic understanding of ...
The Literary DNA of Dread: How Six Pivotal Novels Architected Modern Horror
From the 19th-century Gothic estates of Henry James to the demonic possession of William Peter Blatty, certain books did...
San Diego’s Cultural Slide: Can Hotel Taxes Halt the Arts Crisis?
As San Diego's arts vibrancy slips from the 95th to the 90th percentile, local nonprofits face a desperate fight for sur...
Beyond the Canvas: Vancouver Art Gallery’s Immersive Dive into Old-Growth Loss
A 360-degree installation transforms the Vancouver Art Gallery into an ancient forest, bridging Indigenous wisdom and cl...
Beyond the Blockbuster: The Lucas Museum's Bold Bet on Continuous Cinema
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art prepares for a September 22 debut, featuring a unique, nonstop film program designed t...
Tactile Rebellion: Elaine Stocki’s Fight Against the Algorithmic Slumber
In Montreal, Elaine Stocki uses velvet and poured paint to wake viewers from digital numbness and rediscover the frictio...
The Biological Absurdity of Gary Larson's Insect World
From nuclear apocalypse to the pupal stage, The Far Side turned entomology into a masterclass in surrealist humor.
The Sacred Sentinels: How Virgin of Guadalupe Murals Guard Los Angeles Small Businesses
Journalist Sam Quinones explores the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship through the ubiquitous religious street ...