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Women Around Town, December 2018

December 2, 2018 By Karen Schifman

With this being my last blog for 2018 I just want to say thank you for reading.  May your holidays be bright and the new year bring peace and all good things your way. I recently visited the Marciano Foundation and wanted to recommend that everyone go and see the amazing work by Ai WeiWei […]

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Women Around Town, November 2018

November 7, 2018 By Karen Schifman

Fall is upon us and the days are getting shorter. No shortage though of women artists exhibiting their work in Los Angeles this month. Here are just a few recommended exhibitions. Let’s begin with 2 stellar exhibits curated by Jill Moniz at Roberts Projects in Culver City. Betye Saar: Something Blue. A selection of artworks  by Betye […]

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Women Around Town, October 2018

October 4, 2018 By Karen Schifman

IN THE NEWS The Getty Research Institute (GRI) recently announced the establishment of the African American Art History Initiative with the acquisition of the archive of world-renowned artist Betye Saar (American, b. 1926). “Betye Saar’s pioneering assemblages and large-scale installations, grounded in unique materials and African American history, have had a profound and positive impact […]

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Women Around Town, September 2018

September 4, 2018 By Karen Schifman

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS: Bergamot in Santa Monica is hosting its first weekend of Fall Openings on Saturday, Sept, 8th, 4-8 p.m. CLAY LA  is Saturday, September 8 – Sunday, September 8 & 9 | 11:30AM–6PM | Free with admission. CAFAM’s annual ceramic marketplace and fundraiser features dynamic and inventive makers of ceramic objects in the greater […]

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Women Around Town, August 2018

July 28, 2018 By Karen Schifman

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 […]

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Women Around Town, June/July 2018

June 25, 2018 By Karen Schifman

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 […]

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Women Around Town, April 2018

April 9, 2018 By Karen Schifman

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:    […]

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Women Around Town, February 2018

February 5, 2018 By Karen Schifman

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 […]

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Women Around Town, January 2018

January 20, 2018 By Karen Schifman

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 […]

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Holiday Edition 2017

December 21, 2017 By Karen Schifman

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 […]

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