FYI It has come to my attention that the Wende Museum of Cold War art and artifacts has a new exciting location and structure in Culver City. It is definitely worth checking out. The Wende is a collections-based research and education institute that preserves Cold War artifacts and history, making resources available to scholars and […]
Women Around Town, June/July 2018
I always want to share any recent art exhibits that have wowed me. Most recently I visited the Marciano Art Foundation to see Olafur Eliasson: Reality Projector. It does not disappoint. This spectacular site-specific light installation reminds us how we can truly have an experience with a work of art. This projection is a kaleidoscopic and ever-changing […]
Women Around Town, April 2018
So sorry to have missed my blog last month as I was thoroughly engrossed in the organizing of the Women’s Caucus for Art’s exhibit, Art Speaks! Lend Your Voice at Arena 1 Gallery. A short video has been made of the exhibit so everyone can continue to enjoy the outstanding artworks: Art Speaks! Video IN THE GALLERIES: […]
Women Around Town, February 2018
I am pleased to say that there are lot a of women artists whose work are in the museums and galleries this month. I do hope to see you at the opening of Art Speaks! Lend Your Voice at Arena 1 Gallery on Thursday, 2/22/18 from 5 to 8 pm. IN THE GALLERIES: A Little Bit […]
Women Around Town, January 2018
Wishing you an artful 2018 and I hope to connect with you soon at an upcoming event. The Art Los Angeles Contemporary is next week at the Barker Hanger. 1/25-1/28/18. IN THE GALLERIES: Part of Getty PST LA/LA is the exhibition Judithe Hernández and Patssi Valdez: One Path Two Journeys at The Millard Sheets Art Center in […]
Holiday Edition 2017
Seasons Greetings! Wishing everyone an art-filled holiday season. Visits to the Getty Center and to LACMA are at the top of my list this season. At the Getty Center is “Caravaggio: Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese” one of my most favorite art venues in Rome. Three of Caravaggio’s best-known paintings are exhibited along with other Baroque […]
Women Around Town, October 2017
Women Around Town, October 2017 I am so pleased to have discovered that if you miss programs at the UCLA Hammer Museum, many are recorded and can be viewed on their website. I want to bring your attention to the discussion between writer Roxane Gay, Bitch Media cofounder Andi Zeisler, and the Hammer’s chief curator Connie Butler as they kick […]
Women Around Town and more, September 2017
It is truly a privilege to have art be such a significant part of my life. My profession allows me to share my passion with others, my writing allows to me research and take time to contemplate art, and my travels allow me to indulge in viewing art. Finally, living in Los Angeles affords me […]
Women Around Town, July 2017
AROUND TOWN: The Galleries at Bergamot Station are Here to Stay! On Tuesday, June 13 the City Council voted overwhelmingly to approve a plan that will keep the galleries at Bergamot and add new cultural uses, including spaces for a museum, community arts center, performing arts, and other non-profits. The galleries consider this a great […]
IN THE STUDIO WITH: Shelley Heffler
What a pleasure it has been to get to know local artist Shelley Heffler who has some significant exhibitions coming up this year. I recently visited Shelley in her Inglewood Studio and was intrigued by her compelling abstract paintings and sculptural canvases. Shelley Heffler was born and raised in the Bronx. She attended the Fashion Institute […]
