Visual Art

Remembering Pioneering Artist John Baldessari

Conceptual artist and professor John Baldessari, who helped establish LA as a major art hub, passed away at 88. Listen to his 2010 interview in our Arts Alive feature.

A Giant Retrospective of American Artist Lari Pittman Arrives at the Hammer Museum

Explore Lari Pittman's retrospective at UCLA Hammer Museum, featuring 80 paintings and 50 works on paper. Free admission until January 5.

A Multimedia Exploration of Robert Mapplethorpe

Composer Bryce Dessner pays tribute to controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a multimedia work, drawing inspiration from Mapplethorpe's archives and exploring themes of objectification.

How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”

Explore the Autry Museum's exhibitions, "Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.

Sara Berman’s Closet

Explore Sara Berman's Closet, an exhibition by Maira and Alex Kalman at Skirball Cultural Center, showcasing Sara's life and minimalist lifestyle through her preserved closet.

“The Blue Boy” Gets Some Much Needed TLC

Explore the restoration process of Thomas Gainsborough's 18th-century painting, "The Blue Boy," at The Huntington. Discover the surprises revealed by an x-ray of the artwork.