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Women Around Town, January 2019

January 8, 2019 By Karen Schifman Leave a Comment

The New Year is off to a great start with many appealing gallery exhibitions opening this month. I was so delighted with Christopher Knight’s Los Angeles Times article  stating that “female artists finally outnumbered men in L.A. Museum Solo shows.” From what I see on the horizon, 2019 also looks like a year rich with exhibitions of […]

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Women Around Town, November 2018

November 7, 2018 By Karen Schifman 2 Comments

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 Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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 1 Comment

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 1 Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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 1 Comment

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 1 Comment

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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