Conversations on Art: Artist Sara Issakharian on Her Recent Exhibition at Tanya Leighton Gallery
Writer Ricky Amadour speaks with Iranian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Sara Issakharian about her recent exhibition “There's a whole life in that, in knowing that the sun is there” at Tanya Leighton Gallery in Los Angeles. Issakharian’s paintings enrapture her audience through candid gestures and delve into the many idiosyncrasies of clandestine Iranian politics through the use of mythology. Her works serve as postulates for a reawakened hope and confront cultural trepidation with frank conscientiousness.
Review: Shattered Glass at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery
Melahn Frierson and AJ Girard’s curation for Shattered Glass at Jeffrey Deitch is a spectacular celebration of intellectual prowess, culture, and digs deep into the artists’ black and brown communities.
Luchita Hurtado: A New Book by Hans Ulrich Obrist Offers a Glimpse into the Magical Life of the Artist
Luchita Hurtado, a new book from Hauser & Wirth released on occasion of what would have been the artist’s 100th birthday, presents an intimate portrait of Hurtado’s life and work through a selection of never-before-seen photographs and art from her studio, as well as her own words in a conversation with friend and colleague, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director at the Serpentine Galleries.
Saving the Legacy of Los Angeles’ Pop-Art Nun Corita Kent
An artist, educator and Roman Catholic nun, Corita Kent was known for her pop art made to confront social injustice. Active from 1950s to her death in 1986, she created screen prints covering issues of racism, poverty, and misogyny and her typography, print and day-glo colors proved incredibly influential for generations to come.
Book Review: Hollywood Arensberg: Avant-Garde Collecting in Midcentury L.A.
Hollywood Arensberg: Avant-Garde Collecting in Midcentury L.A. is an exciting new book published by the Getty on the collection of notable art collectors Walter and Louise Arensberg at their home in Hollywood.