The Otis College of Art & Design and Californians for the Arts each released stunning studies about California’s creative economy and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Experts worry that artists and art workers are going to leave the state. Matt Stromberg distills the key findings. 

This week, read about less-explored aspects of two famous artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat and his musical influences, and Devendra Banhart and his visual art. 

And the Desert X sagas continue, as Judy Chicago’s smoke-based artwork has been withdrawn over environmental concerns in the desert.