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Arts and Culture

Is this Los Angeles Tourist Attraction Art or Vandalism?

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The Unfinished Oceanwide Plaza Development in Downtown Los Angeles. (Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Downtown LA has recently been captivated by an unexpected sight: towers covered in vibrant graffiti, drawing more attention than the usual urban attractions. Nearby, a statue of a famous basketball player gathered crowds, and a live rock concert saw fans queuing early. However, the main attraction for many was the striking graffiti adorning an abandoned real estate project at a busy downtown intersection. One visitor mentioned he was compelled to visit after seeing it on television, noting that even his typically anti-graffiti mother thought it was worth navigating the traffic to see.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Patrick Martinez, Weeping Warrior

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Photos By Gail

In Weeping Warrior (2022), Patrick Martinez interweaves influences from Mexico and Los Angeles to celebrate the Latinx community and the city’s ever-changing nature. According to Martinez, the mirrored tiles are inspired by the downtown bar La Cita, while the neon evokes the patterns and signs of LA storefront and restaurants.
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The Colorful World of Geoffrey Dicker: A Peek Inside the Mind of a Contemporary Artist

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All Photos Courtesy of Geoffrey Dicker

LA-based artist Geoffrey Dicker is not your typical painter. With his unique style and infectious enthusiasm, he has carved out a niche for himself in the art world. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Geoffrey to discuss his vibrant creations and the inspirations behind them. Brace yourself for an insightful and whimsical journey into the mind of this creative force.
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Keith Haring’s Art is for Everybody at The Broad

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Review and All Images By Geoffrey Dicker

Moments before entering The Broad Museum in Downtown Los Angeles to see Keith Haring’s comprehensive career retrospective  Art Is For Everybody, I (coincidentally) received an email reviewing the show. The article was titled Is Art for Everybody? Despite being very familiar with Haring’s work, I wanted to avoid any spoilers, so I waited to read the article; however, as I walked through the exhibit, that headline stuck with me.

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Find Sober Living Homes in Los Angeles With Ease

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If you’re suffering from the ill-effects of addiction in Los Angeles, then you might have already spent time in the detox and rehab facilities. It’s true that spending time in these facilities is an essential step on your way to living a free, independent and happy life. However, there’s one more important step on the stairway to a happy life. You need to transition from the strict regimental life in the above mentioned places to living in the outside world. Someone like with addiction issues needs to understand the advantages of sober living homes Los Angeles. These facilities can ensure a complete cure of addiction. Basically, these facilities help you to live without the influence of the habit-forming substance.
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