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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How the Autry Aims to “Confront and Address Outdated Understandings of Native Art”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"Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley" and "Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca," challenging outdated views of Native art.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.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins
Explore how ancient ruins inspire classical music, from Felix's Scottish Symphony inspired by Holyrood Palace to Zipoli's works found in decaying South American churches.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
The Wheel of Fortune: Spring, Spirits, and Seeking Love in “Carmina Burana”
Explore the history and significance of Carl Orff's 1936 choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, from its Latin origins to its global recognition today.
Did Anybody Ever Finish Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses attempts to complete Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, including a 1928 competition that ultimately awarded an original symphony.
