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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.
How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”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"Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.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.
Get Up Close to These Rarely Seen Textiles
Explore USC Pacific Asia Museum's latest exhibit featuring 42 Asian textiles. The museum, recently retrofitted, also boasts a new gift shop. Free admission on December 9.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
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".
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Classical Music and Its Powerful Effect on the Brain
Explore the transformative impact of music on the brain with Classical California host Brisa Siegel and USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. Discover how music shapes young minds.
