Robin Pogrebin
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Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts
The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?
James Conlon to Step Down as Music Director of Los Angeles Opera
James Conlon, who has conducted more performances with the company than anyone else, will step down from his post in 2026.
San Francisco Art Institute Campus, With Rivera Mural, Sold
The sale includes a 1931 Diego Rivera mural, which has been valued at $50 million.
San Francisco Art Institute, With Diego Rivera Mural, Is Sold to Nonprofit
The sale includes a 1931 Diego Rivera mural, which has been valued at $50 million.
Frieze Los Angeles Opens Amid Attention to Asian Artists
Spurred by population growth and new patron support, artists from China, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are getting more recognition from museums and the...
Giving Big, a California Couple Gets Gratitude and Scrutiny
Lynda and Stewart Resnick have directed their pistachio fortune toward large, transformational gifts, but also drawn some criticism for their water use in an often...
130-Year-Old California Bookstore Seeks Buyer
Vroman’s is a community landmark in Pasadena, Calif. Now, its longtime owner says he’s ready to turn over the reins.
Galleries Off the Beaten Path Diversify Los Angeles Art Scene
Residency, Band of Vices and Charlie James are among the smaller galleries bringing young Black and Latino artists to the attention of collectors and curators.
Academy Museum Postpones Gala, Citing Israel-Hamas War
The star-studded Hollywood fund-raiser, which had already been complicated by the actors’ strike, was to have honored Meryl Streep and others on Saturday.
Hollywood Gala Will Welcome Striking Stars, but Not Studio Bosses
How will the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures put on its star-studded fund-raiser this year, amid the polarizing strike? Very carefully.