Author: Iris

LOS ANGELES — Unprecedented wildfires are still burning in parts of Los Angeles County, causing so much damage that it’s almost impossible to measure in Altadena. Located 14 miles northwest of downtown, Altadena is a very diverse, solidly middle-class community that artists flock to for its affordability, spaciousness, and proximity to nature and culture. Today, much of it lies in ruins, with decades of legacy burned to the ground—from Gary Indiana’s personal library to the sprawling Zorthian Ranch arts community to countless homes and buildings—with no clear prospects for restoration, Artists are reflecting on this shocking loss and beginning to…

World Monuments Watch (WMW) released today, January 15, a list of 25 endangered sites in 2025, which includes Gaza’s cultural heritage, the Portuguese monastery’s terracotta warriors, the Qhapaq Ñan Inca road system, Maine’s historic lighthouse and the moon. The full text is attached at the end of this article.Published every other year by the nonprofit, the Watch List is a nomination-based registry that raises awareness of threatened heritage sites around the world. Since its launch in 1996, 904 locations in 135 countries and Antarctica have been featured. For the first time, this year’s list includes locations from Angola, Zambia and…

Workers at the Noguchi Museum in New York City have officially unionized following a unanimous election by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), according to an announcement posted on the union’s Instagram on Monday, January 13.”Noguchi Museum staff are pleased to announce their unionization! Our members seek to negotiate a more equitable, inclusive and transparent workplace,” the social media post said. According to a union spokesman interviewed allergic In December, the new unit will represent about 55 of the museum’s 72 employees. The workers were organized with United Auto Workers Local 2110, which covers employees at institutions such as the…

We’re in the first month of a new year—the determination and commitment to positive change is almost in the air. In this spirit, I would like to raise to the art world an exemplary and somewhat unusual exhibition as a torch to pass on and a footsteps to follow: Eldorado Ballroom Held at Walt Disney Concert Hall, curated by Solange Knowles. This triptych of evening performances was a beacon of clarity and artistic intent in nearly five hours of collective expression. But even leaving aside the extraordinary artistic prowess of the contributing performers, Eldorado BallroomIts impact lies in its truly…

The arrival of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the artists who created interesting works in 2024. Among them, Judit Nagy L. stands out as an artist whose works blend personal transformation with innovative techniques. Born in Slovakia, a country rich in history and tradition, Judit saw the world as a canvas of endless possibilities. Her passion for art flourished in her early years, nurtured through public art schools and private studios. However, life took her down a different path. She pursued civil engineering, earning a Master’s degree, building a family, and launching entrepreneurial ventures. Despite her…

As the year 2025 has begun, it’s a moment to reflect on the artists who created interesting works in 2024. One such artist is Janet Adventure Sather, who brings an unconventional twist to abstract sculpture. Based in Milwaukee, Janet has been turning heads with her unique medium: conductive light fiber optic stranded sugar. This delicate and luminous material allows her to craft 2- and 3-dimensional sculptures that go beyond mere visuals, capturing the unseen energy and auras of her subjects. Janet’s gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers a window into this fascinating interplay of light, form, and emotion. Her path to…

Revered German artist Anne Imhof will present her largest performance work to date this March at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. The show, titled “DOOM: HOUSE OF HOPE,” is curated by Klaus Biesenbach and is scheduled to take place March 3-12 at the Armory’s Wade Thompson Training Hall. DOOM: HOUSE OF HOPE is expected to take advantage of “the scale of the drill hall to create a An immersive parallel universe.” Each three-hour show will feature nearly 60 New York dancers, artists, musicians and performers. Among the performers were members of the Flexn and Line Dance communities.This show promises to…

Doug Chrismas, a prominent dealer in the Los Angeles art scene since the 1970s and 1980s, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. According to reports, Christmas was convicted last May of three counts of embezzling bankrupt gallery property and will be jailed on February 17. New York Times. Federal prosecutors argued for harsher sentences, citing financial misconduct that resulted in millions of dollars in losses. Christmas, now 80, played a key role in shaping contemporary art in Los Angeles, showing work by artists such as Robert Irwin and Donald Judd. However, his legacy has been tarnished by…

Sikkema Jenkins & Co. Gallery in New York has been renamed Sikkema Malloy Jenkins. The gallery said in a press release that the change comes as part of the partnership between partner Meg Malloy and founders Brent Sikkema and Michael Jenkins. in recognition of its contribution to its development over two decades. The name change was approved in 2023, followed by Sikkema’s murder in January 2024. Originally founded in 1991 as Wooster Gardens in Soho, the gallery has grown to represent more than 30 artists, including Kara Walker, Vic Mooney Established artists such as Vik Muniz and Arturo Herrera, as…

Artist Lolo Dederer is selling prints on her Instagram to raise funds for families affected by fires in the Altadena area. (Photo courtesy of Lolo Dedler) As Angelenos suffer catastrophic losses as ongoing fires destroy entire works, materials, studios, family heirlooms, and homes, arts workers are stepping up to help meet the growing need for recovery assistance. Last week, artists, studios and galleries launched art sales and raffles to benefit firefighting efforts. Proceeds from these efforts benefit affected individuals, mutual aid networks, and national organizations such as the American Red Cross. Some of these sales and sweepstakes are summarized in…