Movies ‘Settlers,’ ‘White on White’ tackle art and colonialism
It’s been a devastating week at the Los Angeles Times, with the layoffs of countless colleagues. That is going to mean some changes around here.…
‘Dwell Time’ and the Getty reveal the art of preserving art
I’ve had Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” on repeat for no good reason. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist at…
Art reportedly used to train Midjourney, causing stir among artists
It is chilly in California, so I warm myself with the remaining embers of civilization. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist at the…
Exhibitions inspired by the Andes and European collector’s cabinets
Aaaaaaand we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist for the Los Angeles Times, and I’ve got your…
The kids of ‘A Christmas Story’ share their backstage rituals (and favorite snacks)
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m beginning to think that newsletter guru and arts columnist Carolina Miranda is not actually on jury duty.…
An opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is visually rich
Will my jury duty ever come to an end? Is time more circular than linear? Can someone please punch some windows into the Stanley Mosk…
“Simone Leigh” at the Hirshhorn in D.C. is exquisite
I am currently on jury duty, using the lawyers’ many sidebars to write this newsletter, which is also a sequence of sidebars. I’m Carolina A.…
The future of livestream theater is getting brighter
Good morning, Essential Arts readers. November darkness is upon us and Thanksgiving prep is ratcheting up, but culture stops for no one. I’m Times theater…
U.S. imperial ambition explored at National Portrait Gallery
Washington, D.C. — Greetings from the nation’s capital, where I’ve been soaking in art shows and watching George Santos eat tapas. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art…
Florentine Codex now searchable after digitization by the Getty
Halloween may be behind us, but I still can’t get enough of La Monja de la Feria. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist…
Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits cultural institutions in U.S.
What a week. When I’m not watching Sam Bankman-Fried dig a hole for himself, I’m seeing Jenna Ellis cry. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and…
Essential Arts: New, diverse ‘Spring Awakening’ breaks barriers
This past weekend, I attended the wedding of a wonderful arts journalist who, along with his playwright groom, delivered the most beautifully written vows I’ll…