Art & Culture
254 articles
Skate Culture Bridges the San Diego-Tijuana Border in New Binational Art Show
25 artists use skateboard decks and murals to reimagine the border through a binational lens at Balboa Park.
The Canvas of Competition: How Alex Rader Bridges Sports and Fine Art
Photographer Alex Rader is reimagining athletic greatness by pairing modern sports photography with classical masterpiec...
Redefining Belonging: Lucy Mu Li’s Search for Reciprocity in 'EROTECH'
Artist Lucy Mu Li uses photographic textiles to explore the complex relationship between diasporic identity and the Cali...
Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Favorite Genre Reveals About Your Mind
From the magic of Tolkien to the tension of a thriller, your reading habits might be a window into your psyche.
Beyond the Novel: Four Masterpieces to Finish in a Single Day
Struggling to find time for literature? These acclaimed novellas offer deep intellectual satisfaction without the commit...
Beyond the Odyssey: Reclaiming the Silenced Women of the Trojan War
From the sorcery of Circe to the resilience of Penelope, new feminist retellings are dismantling the male-centric myths ...
More than Movies: How Isabel Fondevila is Saving the Mission's Cinematic Soul
The Roxie Theater rejects the multiplex model to champion global cinema and community identity in a changing San Francis...
Beyond the Red Carpet: The Ethical Cost of Zendaya’s Ancient Ziwiye Earrings
As Zendaya promotes her new film in London, her choice to wear 3,000-year-old Iranian artifacts has ignited a global deb...
Polaris Music Prize Enters 21st Year with Reduced Payouts and New Jury
As the Polaris Music Prize marks its 20th anniversary, it is balancing new festival initiatives against a significant re...
The Curator's Toolkit: From 1980s Manga to Da Vinci Brushes
A creative pioneer reflects on the specific tools, tastes, and cultural shifts—from Hitchcock to Chuck Taylors—that defi...
La Jolla Music Society Bets Big on 77-Event Season to Solidify Post-Pandemic Recovery
After years of rebuilding following pandemic closures, the La Jolla Music Society is launching its most ambitious season...
David Hockney's Enduring Legacy: A Life of Colour and Creativity
Renowned British artist David Hockney leaves behind a trail of vibrant art, candid opinions, and a life of reinvention.
AAP Magazine #57 Showcases 25 Portrait Photographers Across 12 Nations
The latest issue spotlights a global roster of portrait artists, blending candid and studio work to probe identity and e...
David Hockney’s Rebel Legacy: From Refusing the Queen to Embracing iPads
The 88‑year‑old British icon turned down royal commissions, scorned smoking bans, and kept reinventing his art until his...
David Hockney’s Defiant Journey: From Yorkshire to iPad Mastery
The art world mourns David Hockney, 88, whose rebellious spirit reshaped painting, photography and digital art.
David Hockney’s Death Marks End of a Colorful Era in Contemporary Art
British art icon David Hockney dies at 88, leaving a legacy of digital innovation and sun‑drenched canvases.
The Minneapolis Pencil Ritual: Why Thousands Gather for a 20-Foot Sharpening
A massive oak, a giant sharpener, and a community in costume. Here is why the LOTI Pencil has become a Minneapolis pheno...
Oaxacan Giants in the Garden: The Spirit Guides of Glen Ellen
Eight massive alebrijes sculptures bring Zapotec mysticism to the Sonoma Botanical Garden through September 7.
The Most Happy Fella at 70: A Creative Downsizing That Asks Audiences to Sing Along
North Coast Rep's intimate revival of Frank Loesser's rarely staged musical strips away excess—12 actors, two pianos, an...
Descanso Gardens' Dinosaur Railroad: Where Trains and Jurassic Giants Coexist
Life-size dinosaur models made from natural materials now roam alongside a miniature railroad at Descanso Gardens, launc...
The World's Highest Disco Is Back: CN Tower Revives Sparkles for Its 50th
Toronto's iconic tower brings back the 1980s nightclub that once hosted celebrities and dancing bears 346 meters above t...
A 400-Year Tradition Falls to a Marshalling Rule: Inside Ambleside's Rushbearing Cancellation
The Ambleside Rushbearing festival, a Lake District tradition since the 1600s, has been cancelled weeks before its July ...
Mahjong's 2026 Revival: More Than a Game at San Diego's No Ambition Tile Club
A surge in mahjong interest is drawing players offline and into community, as highlighted by KPBS's The Finest podcast a...
Chromatic Awards: Earth's Splendor in Color
Nature's beauty shines in the Chromatic Awards' 2025 winners and honorable mentions.
Pigeon Paintings: A New Twist on Abstract Art
Meet the woman turning her pet pigeons into mini masterpieces, raking in £1,200 on Vinted.
Security and Splendor: The High-Stakes Gala at Crystal Bridges
Secret Service presence and $35 million masterpieces marked a high-profile night at Alice Walton's Arkansas museum.
MoMA's Garden Party: The Female Founders Still Shape the Future of Culture
At MoMA's annual Party in the Garden, the legacy of three audacious women—and the power they unleashed—took center stage...
Beyond the Lens: What a New Macro Photography Guide Reveals About the Art of the Ultra-Close-Up
A comprehensive guide to macro photography unpacks techniques from depth-of-field to focus stacking, but leaves some pra...
Beyond Sportswear: How Mexclart is Weaving Mexican Heritage into Soccer Jerseys
Designer Hugo Rosas and his team are turning traditional papel picado patterns into high-end, limited-edition soccer kit...
An Emotional Palette: Inside St. Vincent Medical Center's Immersive Art Overhaul
More than 70 artists, many from film and TV, have transformed Los Angeles' historic St. Vincent Medical Center into a sp...