I’ve been thinking lately about the music industry People’s Choice Awards. In all honesty, I can’t say that I follow them. I can’t reliably name any recipient of recent awards, although I could probably guess a few names based on Read More…
6th Brandt Inspired Photo Hunt Challenge
The current round of CMA Photo Hunt assignments are inspired by our now on view Matthew Brandt: Sticky/Dusty/Wet, the first museum show for the hot Los Angeles based photographer. Brandt processes his photos using nontraditional materials such as bubble gum, Read More…
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The “F” Word
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend at art museums. We get all pinched-faced, sweaty-palmed, and somewhat defensive when we hear the “f” word. I’m not talking about the four-letter word that rhymes with duck. I’m talking about the 3- letter word Read More…
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Art Lab, Project Pivot, and Teens at CMA
If you happened to be in the museum on Wednesdays recently, you may have noticed the surplus of high-school-aged youth engaging in various activities. Project Pivot, the 4-year partnership with the Arts and College Preparatory Academy (artcollegeprep.org), is a high Read More…
5th Brandt Inspired Photo Hunt Challenge
The current round of CMA Photo Hunt assignments are inspired by our upcoming exhibition Matthew Brandt: Sticky/Dusty/Wet, which opens November 15, and is the first museum show for the hot Los Angeles based photographer. Brandt processes his photos using nontraditional Read More…
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Wishing for Wonder
The first generation of the Wonder Room closed last Sunday. On Monday we removed the Calder mobile and the giant Balkenhol Head. We boxed up the dowel rods, dishes, and animal parts. We tore down the Fort. In a few Read More…
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