Arts
May 5, 2025 5:47 p.m.
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.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
Arts
April 29, 2025 11:54 p.m.LA Times Festival of Books ends 2025 chapter with panels on identity, storytelling
From literary legends to riveting panels, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books curated a magical experience for bibliophiles.
Book enthusiasts perused the streets of the University of Southern California on Sunday for the second and final day of the annual LA Times Festival of Books.
By Sydney Gaw
Arts
April 29, 2025 10:24 p.m.Christian Lee photographs marginalized stories with focus on authenticity
This post was updated May 1 at 8:19 p.m.
Frame by frame, Christian Lee is refocusing the narrative.
From studying finance at UC Irvine to pursuing photography at UCLA, the third-year art student is making strides in his career from behind the camera.
By Natalie Ralston
Arts
April 29, 2025 7:12 p.m.Second Take: Influencer, comedy podcasters must be informed when giving social commentary
This post was updated April 29 at 11:45 p.m.
Podcasts are beginning to lose their reputation as reliable forms of news and social commentary.
Celebrity culture has led many to ascribe respect and trust to influencer posts and podcasts.
By Izzy De Leon
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