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art book composite featuring works by Jenny Saville, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Art Books
From Jenny Saville’s beauty deconstruction to the faces of Jean-Michel Basquiat: 5 new art books worth unwrapping
Karan Singh Dec 11, 2025 0

Five new titles on Jenny Saville, Greer Lankton, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat prove art books aren't…

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MIKA
Music
MIKA announces ‘Spinning Out’ world tour with a kaleidoscopic new album on the horizon
Karan Singh Dec 10, 2025 0

After two decades of pop eccentricity, MIKA's most ambitious tour promises kaleidoscopic energy across two continents with brand new synth-laden…

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A selection of works from the Hammer Museum's "Made in L.A." biennial, including Alake Shilling, Greg Breda, and Carl Cheng.
Art
The Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial proves the city’s creative chaos is its greatest asset
Karan Singh Dec 5, 2025 0

The Hammer's seventh biennial proves L.A.'s creative scene is flourishing with 28 artists capturing the city's fragmented character.

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David Byrne performs at LA's Dolby Theatre during the North American leg of his "Who Is the Sky?" tour.
Music
‘Who Is the Sky?’: David Byrne brings his electric act to the stage to figure it out
Karan Singh Nov 26, 2025 0

David Byrne's "Who Is the Sky?" tour proves he's still got it, blending Talking Heads hits with new material and…

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"Maldoror" (2025) by Jill Mulleady.
Art
‘Horror’ at Sprüth Magers asks: What are you really afraid of?
Karan Singh Nov 21, 2025 0

By Karan Singh Between the dreams and nightmares (Gatorade commercial auditions and raging wildfires, to name a few) that make…

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Shepard Fairey.
Art
Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster
Karan Singh Nov 16, 2025 0

Obama 'Hope' artist Shepard Fairey unveils 'OUT OF PRINT,' an exhibition of 400 screen prints exploring politics, pop culture, and…

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MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.
Art
In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art
Karan Singh Nov 5, 2025 0

Downtown LA's MOCA hosts decommissioned statues alongside new works. "MONUMENTS" asks: Who deserves to be remembered, and who deserves to…

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art book composite featuring works by Jenny Saville, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Art Books
From Jenny Saville’s beauty deconstruction to the faces of Jean-Michel Basquiat: 5 new art books worth unwrapping
Karan Singh Dec 11, 2025
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MIKA announces ‘Spinning Out’ world tour with a kaleidoscopic new album on the horizon
Karan Singh Dec 10, 2025
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