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May 5, 2025 5:47 p.m.
Paris Spies-Gans uncovers overlooked contributions of women artists in history

Sophie Frémiet’s 1818 painting “Portrait of a Woman,” an oil on canvas creation, is pictured. The piece, which depicts a young woman in a dark blue dress, is on view at the Getty Center and was discussed in a talk by art historian Paris Spies-Gans on Sunday. (Courtesy of The J. Paul Getty Museum)

Paris Spies-Gans is rewriting the history of artistic representation.
The Getty Center hosted a free lecture at the Harold M. Williams Auditorium on Sunday featuring Spies-Gans’ commentary about her current work on the politics of artistic expression in 18th and 19th century European art.

By Eleanor Meyers

Arts

May 5, 2025 10:39 a.m.
Film review: Despite flaws, ‘Thunderbolts*’ serves as spark to fading MCU universe

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicidal ideation.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
With its latest outing, Marvel brings a new spark into the fading Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By Martin Sevcik

Arts

May 1, 2025 5:45 p.m.

Waverly Wang channels emotional bonds, musicality in animated short ‘Party Boy’

This post was updated May 1 at 8:39 p.m.
Waverly Wang throws herself into every eight count of her animated short film.
Wang, a graduate student with a master of fine arts degree in animation, is preparing to take center stage at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival on May 10 with her animated short, “Party Boy.” Centered on a performance of the Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker,” the story follows a young boy who, in the throes of anxiety, uses familial love to gather his courage and step into the spotlight.

By Gavin Meichelbock

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