With Palm Springs AIDS memorial, Philip K. Smith finds redemption
Doesn’t it look like an anus?That question — posed in September 2023 by one of the 16,000 members of the Gay Men of Palm Springs…
‘Allee Willis’ review: Late pop genius gets fitting tribute
At her height, all the record labels wanted songwriter Allee Willis. But labels in general were never her thing. She was a prolific, pioneering music…
Tap into your inner artist at 8 ‘paint and sip’ events in L.A.
These Hands Maker’s Collective feels more like someone’s well-equipped home studio than a storefront.Denise Ambrosi, who started the collective about six years ago, opened the…
James Van Der Beek, of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ privately fighting cancer
James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed to The Times.The 47-year-old actor, known for his role…
‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ review: Artist, father reunite, uneasily
As an anguished artist and family man pushed to confront unresolved pain, the great André Holland moves through “Exhibiting Forgiveness” like someone who doesn’t just…
How to see the lost art of rebel Disney imagineer Rolly Crump in L.A.
Rolly Crump had an outsized reputation. A rebel in the Disney fold. A beatnik. An unapologetic tell-it-like-it-is you-know-what.Crump, who died last year at the age…
The cartoonist’s way — Adrian Tomine draws insights on the creative process
Book Review Q & A By Adrian TomineDrawn and Quarterly: 168 pages, $16.95 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn…
Artist creates incredible image of Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher using very unlikely items
AN artist shows he’s mad for it by creating this image of Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher using thousands of screws.Darren Timby, who has…
Meet the artist inspired by Disney who creates gold-plated Mickey Mouse statues starting at £8k for Real Madrid’s stars
NOT many can say they are the personal artist to Real Madrid's elite.And only one can say that they all love his incredible statues that…
Madonna’s brother, artist Christopher Ciccone, dies at 63
Christopher Ciccone, an artist and interior decorator who worked closely with his older sister, Madonna, during her rise to global superstardom in the ’80s and…
Jhayco talks ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),’ Basquiat and making art
Over the past 17 years, the world has come to know Jhayco as one of the writers behind Cardi B’s chart-topping rap single “I Like…
Leaning on queer family history during uncertain political times
As the country is trying to keep up with this year's election shifts, an artist leans on queer family history to pay homage to the…
The ‘great’ artist recluse and his 78 missing paintings
Henry Orlik's surrealist paintings have been a massive success after being hidden away for decadesThere is now a second exhibition at The Little Gallery in…
Artist and mentor honored by National Endowment for the Arts
Fabian Debora believes art can be a lonely practice but can save you from a life of disrepair and gang violence. Debora, a muralist and…
Rock music and life lessons for Pepe Aguilar inspired new work
It makes perfect sense that veteran Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar would release the most thoughtful and ambitious album of his career during a tumultuous time…
With ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin,’ Suki Waterhouse sparkles and Shines
LOS ANGELES -- AUGUST 1, 2024: Suki Waterhouse in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 1, 2024 (Jennifer McCord / For The Times) (Jennifer McCord /…
But climate activists have a monopoly on art protest, for now
Eighteen months later, Anna Holland still can’t stomach the smell of tomato soup. “I can’t have a tin of it anymore,” said the climate activist,…
Rich Homie Quan death: Rapper’s father in ‘unbearable pain’
Rich Homie Quan’s father has spoken out about the Atlanta’s rapper’s death, writing about his grief on social media. Corey Lamar said in an Instagram…
Trump’s use of pop music has angered a long list of artists
As someone who has covered way too many presidential campaign rallies, I can attest that popular music at political gatherings is a powerful mood enhancer.I…
Isaac Psalm Escoto finds the intersection between L.A.’s art galleries and graffiti
“My car got impounded again. I am so sorry I’m late,” said Isaac Psalm Escoto, practically running into Jeffrey Deitch, a contemporary art gallery on…