Los Angeles
February 19, 2020
Letter from the editor:
Last week was exhausting. For those of you who didn't make it to all the fairs (because that may be humanly impossible) we published some highlights:
- Matt Stromberg presents a photo essay of the over-the-top, truly immersive installations at the Spring/Break Art Show.
- Renée Reizman braves the Frieze Art Fair and catches some fun and grand moments.
- Susan Coyne will make you laugh out loud with her comic of what she overheard and observed at the fairs.
- And last but not least, Catherine Wagley looks into Frieze Art Fair's biggest sponsor, Deutsche Bank. While Trump's favorite bank has been under all kinds of scrutiny, the art world (unsurprisingly) has mostly pretended not to notice.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Event Pick
Gabriela Ruiz Performs the Numerous Meanings of the Letter “X”
From the X chromosome to a symbol of death, “X” is filled with connotations in Gabriela Ruiz’s latest performance at Oxy Arts.
Matt Stromberg | Oxy Arts, February 25 at 7pm
SPONSORED
The Industry presents Sweet Land, Feb 29-Mar 15 at L.A. State Historic Park
L.A.’s experimental opera company presents a grotesque historical pageant that disrupts the dominant narrative of American identity,created by Raven Chacon, Du Yun, Douglas Kearney, Aja Couchois Duncan, Cannupa Hanska Luger, and Yuval Sharon.
Mayflower image and conceptual design: Cannupa Hanska Luger. Lettering and graphic design: Visual Issues.
News
The Little-Known Story of a Frank Stella Work Once Mistaken for a Lunch Table
In 1972, Stella donated “Isfahan III” (1968) to the Museum of Solidarity in Chile. After a coup d’etat, the artwork disappeared for nearly 20 years, but its story is coming to light as the museum conserves the painting with the help of the Getty Foundation.
Filmmakers Aged 18-25 Can Submit Short Films for Yearlong Sundance Fellowship
Among other benefits, fellows will work with a Sundance Institute alumni mentor and attend the 2021 Sundance festival with all expenses paid.
Netflix Reveals Worldwide List of Government Takedown Requests
The ubiquitous streaming platform has revealed nine instances when nations asked the service to remove films or shows — from an episode of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj in Saudi Arabia to Cannabis-related series in Singapore.
SPONSORED
The Wallis & Four Larks World Premiere Production of Frankenstein
The Wallis and L.A.-based Four Larks present their World Premiere production of Frankenstein, an exuberant amalgamation of dynamic physical theatre, live music and experiential design bringing Mary Shelley's tale to life in a modern take that spotlights the dangers of unregulated technology and awakens new questions about moral responsibility. Premieres worldwide February 12-March 1, 2020. Tickets and more information here.
Pole Dancing to the US National Anthem
Gerard & Kelly’s performance State of unpacks enduring symbols of nationalism, patriotism, and masculinity.
Renée Reizman
This Year, Frieze Los Angeles Feels Grand, Celebratory, and Actually Kind of Fun
This year’s iteration drives painted sports cars into the showroom, disguises booths as furnished apartments, and even houses a James Turrell skyroom.
Renée Reizman
LA’s Spring/Break Art Show Is Delightfully Garish and Over-the-Top
Working under the theme “In Excess,” participants put together maximalist installations at a former produce market and textile manufacturing site in Downtown Los Angeles.
Matt Stromberg
A Closer Look at Deutsche Bank, Frieze Art Fair’s Biggest Sponsor
Deutsche Bank, notorious for Trump ties, is under increased scrutiny after federal investigations into potential money-laundering lapses.
Catherine G. Wagley
Meet LA’s Art Community: Pilar Castillo Is Committed to Redesigning the US Passport
This week, we interview Pilar Castillo, who is a designer and archivist.
Elisa Wouk Almino
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