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Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
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How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”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"Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.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.
Deep Cuts for a Classical Summer
Explore lesser-known classical music pieces that celebrate summer, from composers like Copland, Zaimont, Delius, Mazzoli, Melartin, Prokofiev, Beach, Webern, and Still.
A Tribute to Home
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen counts down Gustavo Dudamel's last concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as his tenure as .Music and Artistic Director concludes.
Classical Kick-Off for World Cup 2026
The World Cup is nearing its final whistle, and we're bidding farewell to each departing team with music from home.
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
A fond farewell from "Lueth in the Booth”
A fond farewell from San Francisco Classical California President, Bill Lueth.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
