At the Skirball: Women Hold Up Half the Sky and Craig Thompson
Women Hold Up Half the Sky is a remarkable project that encourages discourse on the struggles of women, particularly in developing countries, as they face gender discrimination, violence in different forms, and how changes are being made by fellow women from around the globe.
It’s Hard Being a Being by Kat Medina
Kat, you’ve been doing art for how long now? I’ve been painting and making things since I was a kid but maybe around five years if you want to consider art-making in terms of formal learning. Why the delayed solo? When I was given a chance to do a solo show, I felt lucky but, at the same time, felt sheltered, and I wasn’t sure if I really had something to say, so I went out of my way to experience a bit of life. When I got laid off... Read The Rest →
WestWeek 2012: Design Loves Art
WestWeek is Pacific Design Center’s annual design industry event that features key-note speakers, exhibits, product launches and etcetera. It officially began yesterday with the Design Loves Art gallery openings on the second floor. Here’s an unofficial visual guide to our favorites. Visit the official website of the galleries for more information. WestWeek is held annually at Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069. Visit the official website for more information.
SUPERFLEX: Modern Times, Forever at 1301PE
The SUPERFLEX exhibit at 1301PE is a time machine. The kind of time machine that takes you several centuries (and more) into the future. You enter a patent lobby and on the walls are choices where one of them is "Would you like to experience climate change as a mammoth? There is a hypnosis group session in Zanzibar on February 18, 2050."
