Rachael McDonald
Daniel Richter Deconstructs His Own Language in ‘Wild Thing’
Art • Published on June 2016
A key influential figure in the German art scene since the ‘90s, Berlin-based artist Daniel Richter is most noted for pioneering a pictorial language all his own. Successfully tying together elements of history, mass media…
Experience Urban Nightlife at The Broad’s ‘Nonobject(ive): Summer Happenings’
Art • Published on June 2016
This summer, The Broad’s four-part series brings us some cultural nightlife with a lineup of eclectic artists and innovators. Inspired by The Broad collection, “Nonobject(ive):…
Witnessing the Echoes of Our Past Living in Our Present With ‘Warren Neidich: The Palinopsic Field’
Art • Published on June 2016
Palinopsia occurs when an after-image remains to some degree after its original image has faded with the visual preservation often manifesting as a persistent reemerging image. LACE’s summer exhibition…
‘Made in L.A. 2016: a, the, though, only’ Shares the Inexplicable Story of Los Angeles
Art • Published on June 2016
This summer, UCLA’s Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A.” series explores Los Angeles’ role as a nexus in the global art scene in its newest installment. This third installment of the ongoing biennial series entitled “a,…
‘Cindy Sherman: Imitation of Life’ Illustrates Intricate Inspiration at The Broad
Art • Published on June 2016
Eli and Edythe Broad purchased their first collection of Cindy Sherman’s photographs back in ‘82, recognizing something exceptional about the then unknown artist. A series of black-and-white portraits of…
‘Susan Silas: the self-portrait sessions’ Investigates the Projected Self
Art • Published on June 2016
Brooklyn-based visual artist Susan Silas’ recent exhibition at the CB1 Gallery entitled “the self-portrait sessions” brings us an intimate look at…
‘Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami’ Redifines Edges at the Japanese American National Museum
Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami • Published on May 2016
The ancient Japanese art of origami is perhaps best known as a delicate and decorative way of folding paper into three-dimensional shapes; images of cranes of various sizes or small stars are conjured within the…
Works to Inspire Creativity, UR New York’s ‘Destroy’ed and Rebuilt’ at Thinkspace
Art • Published on May 2016
A brazen and genuinely inspired graffiti duo from New York City have brought their work to Los Angeles this summer at Thinkspace gallery. “Destroy’ed and…
Curiot’s Transcendental and Transformative Exhibit ‘Act 1: Warped Passage’ Comes to Thinkspace
Act 1: Warped Passage • Published on May 2016
This spring, Thinkspace brought us an exhibition delving into the magnificent mixed media and digitally illustrative works of California and Mexico-based artist Curiot. Featuring paintings, two new digital works, an installation that Thinkspace has described…
‘Barbara Kasten: Stages’ Investigates Light and Space
Art • Published on May 2016
Highlights from Chicago-based conceptual artist Barbara Kasten’s body of work make their debut at MOCA Pacific Design Center late this May. Known primarily for her photography, Kasten’s persistent exploration of the relationships between…
‘Geographies of Wonder: Origin Stories of America’s National Parks’ Reminds Us of Our Intricate Relationships with Our Scenic Marvels
Art • Published on May 2016
In commemoration of the centennial celebration of the U.S National Parks Service, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens brings us a series of exhibitions celebrating and exploring the…
Thinkspace Presents ‘Entry Point: Exploring the New Contemporary Movement’ at Fullerton Museum Center
Art • Published on May 2016
A fresh collection of works is on view at a new and eclectic exhibit at the Fullerton Museum Center, curated by Thinkspace. Featuring various artists from a variety of practices and backgrounds, “Entry Point: Exploring…
Uprooted and Transplanted With ‘REFUGEE’ and ‘New Americans’ at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Annenberg Space for Photography • Published on April 2016
Our present global refugee crisis has incited mixed responses locally and internationally. Ranging from the compassionate to directly hostile, this crisis has affected millions of people and thrown them in…
A Life Takes Form in ‘Claire Falkenstein: Beyond Sculpture’
Art • Published on April 2016
A renaissance artist of the 20th Century, Claire Falkenstein is well known for her work as a sculptor, printmaker, painter and jewelry maker. Her determined exploration of a vast assortment of tools and media is…
‘Kat Hutter and Roger Lee: Another California Day’ Brings an Abstract Environmental Experience to the Pasadena Museum of California Art
Art • Published on April 2016
Collaborative artists Kat Hutter and Roger Lee have brought us a concentrated dose of California vibes. One part painter and one part ceramicist, the duo have come together to create carefully crafted works…
‘In Focus: Electric!’ Explores Artificial Light Through Photographs at The Getty
Art • Published on April 2016
Light shapes the reality of not only human life but of all existence. And yet, since the advent of electricity humans have been manipulating light. Often taken for granted by many of us, the effects of…
Robert Mapplethorpe Balances Obscenity and Elegance at LACMA
Art • Published on March 2016
American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is perhaps best known for being both an elegant and provocative artist. Mapplethorpe’s work brings us a graceful synthesis of pronounced dualities; finding a balance somewhere between dichotomy and harmony. Mapplethorpe’s…
Our Stories Unraveled at ‘Don’t Look Back: The 90’s at MOCA’
Art • Published on March 2016
Amidst the age of throwbacks, a need for consistency and familiarity in our increasingly evolving world has unsurprisingly emerged. The nostalgia of the ‘90s has come to hold a special position in our…
‘The Art of Our Time’ Restructures Our Installations and Our Stories at MOCA
Art • Published on September 2015
While gallery experiences are typically defined by works arranged in chronological relationships, the MOCA’s upcoming display entitled “The Art of Our Time” brings a new life and richness to the structuring of the exhibit experience.