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Five Artful Corners of Los Angeles
culture24 days ago

Five Artful Corners of Los Angeles

A Los Angeles Times critic argues that LA is rich in art beyond its film image, listing five favorites: the bronze Eros undercover by the ocean at the Getty Villa; the Fowler Museum’s celebrated textiles from Indonesia and beyond; the Huntington’s serene bonsai gardens; Kent Twitchell’s Ed Ruscha mural and LA’s vibrant mural culture; and Hollywood Forever cemetery, a living pantheon that hosts screenings and star tributes, showing how memory, landscape and art converge in the city, with a Google map guiding readers to more sites.

Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs
archaeology25 days ago

Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs

Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.

Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Tang Dynasty Tomb with Stunning Murals in China
archaeology1 year ago

Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Tang Dynasty Tomb with Stunning Murals in China

Archaeologists in northern China have unearthed a Tang dynasty tomb adorned with murals depicting daily life, including a possible "Westerner" with blond hair, likely a Sogdian from Central Asia. The tomb, discovered in 2018 near Taiyuan, features well-preserved scenes of men threshing grain, making noodles, and women fetching water, as well as mythical figures like dragons and phoenixes.

"Detroit Artists Demand Fair Pay and Transparency Amid Controversial Mural Project"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Detroit Artists Demand Fair Pay and Transparency Amid Controversial Mural Project"

Detroit artists are expressing frustration and concern over a recent mural project in the city, organized by a New York-based nonprofit, Street Art for Mankind, which did not include any local artists. The City of Detroit paid the nonprofit to commission international artists for large-scale murals as part of a downtown art walk. Detroit artists argue that they should have been given the opportunity to apply for the work, especially when city funds were involved. They are now calling for guidelines to be established for future public art commissions, including a minimum pay rate and greater transparency in the selection process.

Vibrant murals transform D.C. Metropolitan Branch Trail
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Vibrant murals transform D.C. Metropolitan Branch Trail

A collection of 16 murals called "NoMa in Color" has been created along the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Northeast Washington, D.C. The murals, painted by local artists, brighten a concrete wall near Alethia Tanner Park and aim to establish a strong arts identity in the neighborhood. Each artist had creative freedom in their designs, with themes ranging from nature and mental health to urban pop and community representation. The arts celebration, which includes movie nights and live performances, continues through October 19.

Uvalde Shooting Anniversary: Reflection, Remembrance, and Calls for Accountability.
arts2 years ago

Uvalde Shooting Anniversary: Reflection, Remembrance, and Calls for Accountability.

El Paso artist Tino Ortega reflects on his contribution to a mural project in Uvalde, Texas, honoring the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022. Ortega created murals for two students, incorporating small details that captured their individuality and interests. He felt obligated to give back to the Uvalde community, having experienced the support of others after the El Paso mass shooting. The murals are part of a nationwide effort to memorialize the victims and provide an outlet for grief.