Art & Culture
271 articles
Beyond the Towers: The $22 Million Bet on Watts' Olympic Glow-Up
A massive overhaul of the Watts Towers Arts Center aims to blend climate resilience with cultural heritage before the 20...
From Clinical Walls to Emotional Landscapes: The St. Vincent Art Takeover
An immersive exhibition brings 80 art installations to a historic, abandoned Los Angeles hospital before it transforms i...
Unlocking San Diego: The 2027 Cultural Passport Aiming to Democratize the Arts
A new three-day pass will grant access to over 40 cultural institutions across San Diego and Northern Baja starting in 2...
Little Island’s 2025 Season: High Art Meets Public Access at Pier 55
NYC's Pier 55 prepares for a summer of avant-garde performances, from Whitney Biennial commissions to $25 ticketed shows...
San Diego’s Summer Arts Season: From Shakespearean Remixes to Hitchcock Comedies
A surge of diverse performances is hitting San Diego venues, ranging from academic festivals to world-premiere musicals.
Beyond the Risqué: The 2027 Pirelli Calendar’s Tribute to Raghu Rai
A shift from studio sets to the streets of Old Delhi defines the upcoming Pirelli Calendar, honoring a legendary photogr...
Beyond the Matcha: Dave Young Kim’s Mural Reclaims Koreatown’s Visual History
A new mural at the Korean Resource Center uses oral histories from elders to fight the erasure of Korean identity in a c...
Beyond the Matcha Shops: Dave Young Kim’s Mural Reclaims Koreatown’s Visual History
An artist uses oral histories from community elders to fight the erasure of Korean culture in a rapidly changing Los Ang...
Beyond the Blue Sky: Why Stormy Weather Defines Great Wildlife Photography
Forget perfect sunlight; the most powerful wildlife images are often forged in snow, fog, and rain.
The Science of Absurdity: How Biology Shaped Gary Larson's Giraffe Gags
Beyond the long necks and silly scenarios, Gary Larson's wildlife humor was rooted in a deep, academic understanding of ...
The Literary DNA of Dread: How Six Pivotal Novels Architected Modern Horror
From the 19th-century Gothic estates of Henry James to the demonic possession of William Peter Blatty, certain books did...
San Diego’s Cultural Slide: Can Hotel Taxes Halt the Arts Crisis?
As San Diego's arts vibrancy slips from the 95th to the 90th percentile, local nonprofits face a desperate fight for sur...
Beyond the Canvas: Vancouver Art Gallery’s Immersive Dive into Old-Growth Loss
A 360-degree installation transforms the Vancouver Art Gallery into an ancient forest, bridging Indigenous wisdom and cl...
Beyond the Blockbuster: The Lucas Museum's Bold Bet on Continuous Cinema
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art prepares for a September 22 debut, featuring a unique, nonstop film program designed t...
Tactile Rebellion: Elaine Stocki’s Fight Against the Algorithmic Slumber
In Montreal, Elaine Stocki uses velvet and poured paint to wake viewers from digital numbness and rediscover the frictio...
The Biological Absurdity of Gary Larson's Insect World
From nuclear apocalypse to the pupal stage, The Far Side turned entomology into a masterclass in surrealist humor.
The Sacred Sentinels: How Virgin of Guadalupe Murals Guard Los Angeles Small Businesses
Journalist Sam Quinones explores the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship through the ubiquitous religious street ...
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...