Los Angeles
June 24, 2020
Letter from the editor:
MFA grads have been making the best of the current situation. While many are disappointed that they didn't get to host their physical thesis shows as planned, they've had an opportunity to explore the possibilities of exhibiting their work online — and have sometimes learned something new about their practice in the process.
I had the pleasure of speaking with a few of the graduating students from the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts) and Otis College of Art and Design, who had insightful things to say about what it was like to adapt their projects to a virtual setting. I encourage you to take a look at the varied projects of this new generation of artists.
There is so much news these days, but if you have a few minutes, I do recommend reading Sam Lefebvre's piece on UC Berkeley and how it's delayed the repatriation of stolen objects and remains from Indigenous gravesites.
Finally, take the opportunity to meet one of the minds behind the Craft Contemporary — the extremely charming-looking museum devoted to craft and art in Miracle Mile. The director, Susan Isken, says, "I believe we are poised to help people hold on to their new craft selves as life hopefully returns to some sort of normalcy."
I hope you're all doing well,
Standout MFA Work From Two of LA’s Beloved Art Schools, CalArts and Otis
As part of a series on virtual MFA presentations across the country, we asked students to share their work and what it was like to adapt their projects to a virtual setting.
Elisa Wouk Almino
Event Pick
Remembering the Battle of Okinawa, One of World War II’s Bloodiest Episodes
Remembering the Battle of Okinawa, One of World War II’s Bloodiest Episodes
Elisa Wouk Almino | July 5, 2pm (PDT)
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News
UC Berkeley Has Only Returned 20% of Its Native American Artifacts and Remains
The University of California and campuses, including Berkeley, failed to comply with laws for returning stolen objects and remains, according to a new California auditor report.
A User-Friendly Website Offers Support for Artists Seeking COVID-19 Relief
The Artist Power Center, created by the Yerba Center for the Arts, provides one-on-one guidance on applications and a community forum where artists can discuss subjects like health and wellness.
Christopher Knight: The Critic Whose Love for LA Uplifted Its Arts Community
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Hrag Vartanian
We Need Documentarians of Color to Tell Their Own Stories
BIPOC filmmakers have been demanding visibility, equity, and access in documentary for years. Amid historic protests for Black lives, this need is even more pressing.
Miasarah Lai
What Hollywood Does to Asian Actors
Hollywood stereotypes define the Asian male as bowing, scraping, obsequious, devious, sneaky, dismal, and sexually frustrated.
John Yau
Meet LA’s Art Community: Suzanne Isken on How “People Have Embraced Craft” During COVID-19
This week, we interview Suzanne Isken, who has been the executive director at Craft Contemporary since 2011.
Elisa Wouk Almino
Queer Art Workers Reflect: Daniel Alejandro Trejo Wants More Queer POC Voices in Ceramics
LGBTQ Pride month is now. Every day in June, we are celebrating the community by featuring one queer art worker and asking them to reflect on what this moment means to them.
Dessane Lopez Cassell
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