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Theatre and Art Opening: THREE LESS GOOD IDEAS (William Kentridge L.A. Residency at The Wallis, The Nimoy & the Broad)
E a re ngaka kgolo go retelelwa, go alafe ngakana. (If the good doctor can’t cure you, find the less good doctor.) –Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje (1876–1932) The Great Yes, The Great No from the breathtaking visual artist William Kentridge is coming to The Wallis in Beverly Hills Feb 5-7, 2025 as part of…
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Art: CUSTOM PINS AND THE WORLD OF ART, THEATRE, AND CINEMA
Art, theatre and cinema is a medium through which stories can be told across borders and geographies, evoke emotions and make you feel that the story belongs to you. Able to inspire, entertain or leave one thinking (and often all three!) These cultural mediums can have a long term impact on people as well as…
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Art Exhibit: GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE: 50 YEARS OF D&D ART EXHIBITION (Chiesa dei Servi in Lucca, Italy)
Uniting classical art with the world of gaming and fantasy imagery In the realm of tabletop gaming, few titles command the same level of reverence and admiration as D&D. Since its first publication in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, Dungeons & Dragons has captivated the hearts and minds of millions worldwide, shaping the…
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Recommended Exhibits & Performances: WAVES UPON WAVES (Fulcrum Festival 2024 in L.A. | Citywide, Oct 16-20, 2024)
Fulcrum Festival offers opportunities for discovering the fascinations, curiosities, and tensions ignited by the integrations of art and science. For over 20 years, Fulcrum Festival (formerly the AxS Festival) has presented a regional celebration across Greater Los Angeles that foregrounds the union of art and science as a powerful engine of contemporary culture. This year’s…
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Art | Extras: HOW TO CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE IN A PICTURE: A GUIDE TO MOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
The right atmosphere in photography can evoke a range of emotions in viewers. From tranquility to excitement, a photographer can set the tone for the whole viewing experience. But how does one create the right atmosphere in a picture? Spoiler: it requires more than just correct camera settings and perfect composition. This article will explore…
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Theater | Art Review: À LA MODE: THE ART OF FASHION (Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach)
STRIKE A POSE! Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. — Coco Chanel Returning to the beautiful outdoor Irvine Bowl in style, Pageant of the Masters is honoring all things that can…
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Highly Recommended Art Exhibit: WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE BALLETS RUSSES: DESIGNING THE LEGACY (McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX)
WHO WERE THE WOMEN OF BALLET RUSSES? The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX is turning to its esteemed Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts to re-contextualize Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Women Artists of the Ballets Russes: Designing the Legacy, on view Oct. 10, 2024-Jan. 12, 2025. I discovered the McNay last year, and it’s…
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Exhibit Review: HOLLYWOODLAND: JEWISH FOUNDERS AND THE MAKING OF A MOVIE CAPITAL (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
GIVING JEWISH IMMIGRANTS AND FILM FOUNDERS THEIR DUE — PERMANENTLY As its first permanent exhibition, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is presenting Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital which tells the origin story of filmmaking in early 20th-century Los Angeles, spotlighting the impact of the predominantly Jewish filmmakers whose establishment…
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Highly Recommended Art Exhibit: HIRSCHFELD’S DRAG SHOW (The Al Hirschfeld Foundation)
DRAGTIME With June upon us, The Al Hirschfeld Foundation celebrates Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, Hirschfeld’s Drag Show, now live at Al Hirschfeld Foundation through August 15, 2024. The special guest curator for the exhibition is Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director, novelist and drag legend, Charles Busch. “Through Hirschfeld’s remarkable catalogue, we’re able to…
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Art Exhibit Review: AUSCHWITZ. NOT LONG AGO. NOT FAR AWAY. (International Tour at The Castle in Boston)
INCONCEIVABLE. SHOCKING. NECESSARY. Visitors to the exhibit Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. — now stopping at The Saunders Castle at Park Plaza in Boston as part of a world tour — are able to view more than 700 artifacts, photographs, personal stories, and other information on display. Among the artifacts are hundreds of…
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