This week, Iranian American artist Amir H. Fallah combines symbologies in bright, bold works that evoke the beauty and decay of LA and the immigrant experience, more.
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April 26, 2023 In this issue:Iranian American artist Amir H. Fallah combines symbologies in bright, bold works that evoke the beauty and decay of LA and the immigrant experienceStandout work at the ArtCenter College of Design’s MFA Open StudiosReal-life tuba thefts from band rooms at LA high schools tie together a new film by d/Deaf artist Alison O’Daniel Amir H. Fallah’s beautiful objects reflect a shadow side, a decay of borders, trust, and stability that comes with the trauma of immigration. | AX Mina Amir H. Fallah: The Fallacy of Borders
Jan. 29–May 14
Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Drive North, Westwood (fowler.ucla.edu) SPONSORED Join the party in Valencia, California, for three days of open studios, concerts, exhibitions, performances, and more from April 28 to 30. Learn more. EXPLORATIONS IN ART & FILM The interdisciplinary and experimental nature of the ArtCenter College of Design’s graduate art program was on full display at its MFA Open Studios. | Jennifer Remenchik Alison O’Daniel’s 2023 film The Tuba Thieves weaves a series of band room robberies in LA public schools into a moving exploration of sound and hearing. | Matt Stromberg Become a member today to help keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. Become a Member EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Kenturah Davis: Dark Illumination
Feb. 9–Apr. 29
Oxy Arts, 4757 York Boulevard, Highland Park (oxyarts.oxy.edu)
Read the review. Alicia Piller: Within
Jan. 29–May 7
Craft Contemporary, 5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Mid-Wilshire (craftcontemporary.org) Milford Graves: Fundamental Frequency
Feb. 11–May 14
ICA LA, 1717 East 7th Street, Arts District (theicala.org)
Read the review. MexiCali Biennial: Land of Milk & Honey
Feb. 25–May 28
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside (riversideartmuseum.org) |
