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About the Selfie That Destroyed $200,000 Worth of Art...
What began as a one-month-long art installation has become a viral backdrop for thousands of selfie-lovers, culminating in a cautionary tale and a hefty dose of schadenfreude.
Athletes and Musicians Inspire a 21st Century Expressionist Painter
Gena Milanesi paints dynamic, colorful portraits of celebrities like Pelé and Michael Phelps.
Fear and Family Inspire Art Exploring the African Diaspora
Meet the latest name to be added to LA’s legacy of African American artists.
Myths, Magic, and Mythology Inspire the Art of Kris Chau
Joseph Campbell and Hilma af Klint are just a few of Kris Chau's myriad inspirations.
Self-Taught Painter Sculpts Monumental Portraits With Oil Paint
Vanessa Prager learned about art online—and turned it into a dynamic art practice.
The Man Who Got Shot in the Arm for Art Gets a Documentary
Instigator, daredevil, and provocateur Chris Burden is the subject of a new film by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey.
This Is the Future Globalists Want
The Broad’s latest exhibition, ‘Oracle,’ illustrates what happens when the global village gets pillaged.
Precious Metal Alchemy Transmutes an Art Space in LA
A century-old produce market is now home to Produce Haus, LA’s newest collaborative arts space.
Sincere, Ethereal Oil Paintings Prove "Kitsch" Isn't a Bad Thing at All
We talked to Welsh artist Richard J. Oliver about why a little kitsch can't hurt you.
[NSFW] Kitsch Meets Cat Lactation in Tslil Tsemet's Giant Oil Paintings
As a kid, Tslil Tsemet tried to drink breast milk from a cat. As an adult, she turned the memory into a painting.
[NSFW] An Interactive Flipbook Presents the Diversity of Trans Bodies
The Transfigure Project uses a playful format to highlight serious issues.
The Artist Turning Bad Tinder Matches into Great Drawings | City of the Seekers
Innocence and naiveté answer clumsy propositions for sex in the work of Audrey Jones.