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‘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…

David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."

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Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

By Lauren Emily Whalen What is the price of genius—and who really “deserves” it? Inspired by an 1830 Pushkin play…

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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…

MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.

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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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5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November

Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025 0

November openings bring Mozart rivalry, 80s power suits, heartbreak ballads, and radical joy to regional theaters nationwide.

David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."

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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival

Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025 0

Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.

(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.

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The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look

Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025 0

Skip the casino losses and high-priced museum admission. Las Vegas hotels feature world-class art from Dale Chihuly, Sanford Biggers, and…

Culture

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary

Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025 0

RuPaul's empire thrives at Flamingo Las Vegas with "Drag Race LIVE," where Asia O'Hara hosts a joyful celebration of drag…

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Walk into a fridge, exit Vegas: Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart turns shopping into trippy immersive art

Matthew Wexler Oct 21, 2025 0

Explore Meow Wolf's Omega Mart: Vegas' trippy grocery store where escape room vibes meet satirical genius. Walk through the fridge.…

"The Wizard of Oz" at Sphere. Photo provided.

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Dorothy gets an AI makeover for Sphere’s supersized ‘Wizard of Oz’

Matthew Wexler Oct 20, 2025 0

Dorothy goes digital in Sphere's ambitious reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz." Spoiler: the tornado steals the show.

‘Horror’ at Sprüth Magers asks: What are you really afraid of?

Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

Punk flyers to presidential campaigns: Shepard Fairey still believes in the power of the poster

In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art

5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival

The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary

Walk into a fridge, exit Vegas: Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart turns shopping into trippy immersive art

Dorothy gets an AI makeover for Sphere’s supersized ‘Wizard of Oz’

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