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Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain

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.

09/18/2024
Remembering Pioneering Artist John Baldessari

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.

01/10/2020
A Giant Retrospective of American Artist Lari Pittman Arrives at the Hammer Museum

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.

10/24/2019
How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”

How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”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"Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.

09/27/2019
Sara Berman’s Closet

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.

06/03/2019
“The Blue Boy” Gets Some Much Needed TLC

“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.

04/01/2019
Get Up Close to These Rarely Seen Textiles

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.

04/01/2019

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Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.

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Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.

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Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due

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Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.

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At the Movies: Alexandre Desplat's Frankenstein Score

Composer Alexandre Desplat, speaks with Brian Lauritzen about his Oscar nominated work on 'Frankenstein'.

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A Deep Dive into Beethoven's Beloved Symphony No. 9

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Brian Lauritzen dives deep into Beethoven's timeless 9th Symphony

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Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’

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Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.

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