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Los Angeles Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine in talks to take over Orange County Museum of Art: L.A. arts and culture this week
UC Irvine and Orange County Museum of Art have signed a nonbinding letter of intent, which, if approved by the University of California Board of Regents in the fall, would bring the museum under the university's control, effectively merging it with UC Irvine's Langson Institute and Museum of California Art. The news comes two months after OCMA's CEO, Heidi Zuckerman, announced her intention to step down in December, and a week before the museum launches its 2025 California Biennial, 'Desperate, Scared, But Social,' set to run Saturday though Jan. 4. 'This represents a thoughtful next step in OCMA's evolution,' said OCMA board chair David Emmes in an email. 'Partnering with UC Irvine would offer new opportunities to strengthen our mission, expand educational impact, and position the museum as a lasting and dynamic cultural anchor for the region. We look forward to next steps and the possibilities of this collaboration.' The $93-million, 53,000-square-foot OCMA building, designed by Morphosis, debuted in October 2022 as the crown jewel of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa — a full 35 years after it was announced as an ambitious plan by the small Newport Harbor Art Museum. Its opening drew more than 10,000 visitors in its first 24 hours, and admission for the first decade of operation was made free thanks to the financial largesse of Newport Beach's Lugano Diamonds. Cracks soon began to appear, though, as architectural critics and columnists, including The Times' Carolina Miranda, noted that the pricey building did not seem to be fully finished. OCMA's contemporary collection has a broader scope than UC Irvine's, which focuses on California art, including early 20th century California Impressionism. If the merger happens, UC Irvine would no longer build a planned new museum on its campus and instead fold that effort into OCMA. UC Irvine is in the early stages of searching for a director for its museum, but the parameters of that search are likely to change, too. OCMA has not yet launched its search for Zuckerman's replacement, so the two efforts would probably be combined. No logistics for how that might work are yet available. A merger would add the impressive Buck Collection to OCMA's treasures, which real estate developer Gerald Buck bequeathed to UC Irvine upon his sudden death in 2017. Buck had amassed more than 3,200 paintings, sculptures and works on paper by some of the state's most important artists, including Joan Brown, Jay DeFeo, Richard Diebenkorn, David Hockney and Ed Ruscha. 'OCMA has long contributed to the cultural vibrancy of our region, and UC Irvine is honored to explore this promising partnership,' said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman in an email. 'As a university committed to discovery, creativity, and public service, we see great potential in combining our strengths to expand access to the arts, deepen engagement with California's artistic legacy, and support new generations of creators and scholars.' The Board of Regents will vote on the merger in the fall. In the meantime, both institutions are in the exploratory stages of figuring out how a merger would work. I'm arts and culture writer Jessica Gelt looking to merge with some vacation time this summer. Here's this week's arts roundup. Naked LunchVidiots hosts the local premiere of a new 4K remastering of David Cronenberg's 1991 adaptation of William S. Burrough's quasi-autobiographical novel. 'I'm not trying to do 'Naked Lunch' literally,' Cronenberg told The Times upon the film's release. 'I'm doing something else. I'm writing about writing, so in a way I'm writing about the process of writing 'Naked Lunch.' ' But even that is motivated by something Burroughs says in the book: 'There is only one thing a writer can write about: what is in front of his senses at the moment of writing … I am a recording instrument … I am not an entertainer.' The film's star, Peter Weller, will be in attendance, signing his new book, 'Leon Battista Alberti in Exile.'7:30 p.m. Monday. Vidiots, Eagle Theater, 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd. ParadeMichael Arden's triumphant Tony-winning 2023 Broadway revival of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's musical drama proved that one of more challenging works in the modern musical repertory is an indisputable classic. This breathtakingly ambitious show tells the story of the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, a gross miscarriage of justice that culminated in his antisemitic lynching. While parsing the social and political context, the musical never loses sight of the protagonist and his wife, finding room for the heartbreaking personal side of an American tragedy that reveals the dark side of our collective past. Tuesday through July 12, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. Queer LensWith a provocative title that centers queer imagery within established photographic history since the mid-19th century, this exhibition will examine the ways in which the accessibility and immediacy of camerawork have shaped perceptions of LGBTQ+ people. Organized chronologically, 'Queer Lens' spans from 'Homosocial Culture and Romantic Friendships, 1810-1868' to 'The Future is Queer, 2015-2025,' with sections covering language and identity, the gay liberation movement, the AIDS crisis and through Sept. 28. J. Paul Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A. President Trump made a grand red carpet appearance at the Kennedy Center premiere of 'Les Misérables' on Wednesday. This marked the first time the president has attended a show at the theater since firing its board and installing himself as chairman. With First Lady Melania Trump on his arm, the president took his seat in the president's box. The Washington Post reported that he was greeted by boos before 'cheers and chants of 'U.S.A.!' sought to compete.' The following day, the White House Office of Communications issued a press release titled 'President Trump, First Lady Met with Standing Ovation at Kennedy Center,' which went on to describe 'thunderous applause.' A video in the Post story depicts a different reality. Miami City Ballet is bringing Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Segerstrom Hall for five performances June 20-22. It's a special version of the classic ballet choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky — the former director of Moscow Bolshoi Ballet who left Russia in in 2008 and later became an artist in residence at both American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet. Ratmansky reimagined 'Swan Lake' using historical information and archival documents dating to an 1895 premiere at St. Peterberg's Mariinsky Theatre, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. That revival, based on an 1877 ballet titled 'The Lake of the Swans,' became the favored version going forward, and Ratmansky has used this historical context to anchor his interpretation, with music played live by Pacific Symphony. Tickets are available at Orange County Museum of Art is throwing a free block party from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, to celebrate the opening of its 2025 California Biennial, 'Desperate, Scared, But Social.' The event will feature a curator-led tour of the exhibit as well of plenty of food trucks and artist-themed snacks at the museum's cafe Verdant. Guests are also invited to make their own risograph posters and zines and to craft screen printed tote bags and shirts. A concert for the whole family will kick off at 7 p.m. with performances by the Linda Lindas, Seth Bogart & The Punkettes and Brontez Purnell, as well as a reunion by Emily's Sassy Lime. Saatchi Art, an online gallery with two L.A.-based executives, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. CEO Sarah Meller and Director of Sales and Curation Erin Remington have built the platform into an online marketplace that helps launch careers including that of Jackie Amezquita, who started out with Saatchi and last year won the Audience Award at the Hammer's Made in LA Biennial. With curfew exemptions from L.A. City Council, performances resumed Thursday night at the Music Center but audiences were reluctant to return downtown. L.A. Opera said attendance at 'Rigoletto' was 554, roughly 1,000 less than its projected attendance. Center Theatre Group said slightly more than 300 ticket holders showed up for 'Hamlet' at the Mark Taper Forum, which seats 739 and had been at 85% capacity (about 630 seats filled) prior to the introduction of a curfew. A representative said the company heard no reports of problems getting in or out of downtown. — Jessica Gelt Times music writer August Brown interviewed Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine about Brian Wilson, who died last week at 82. 'I just lost my best friend and mentor. It's not a good feeling, but I'm going to carry on and continue to play our music and perform with the Pet Sounds Band,' Jardine told Brown.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
It's time for seaside fashion and city strolls. Here are the hottest drops and events this summer
The Hammer Museum presents the first United States institutional survey of figurative painter Noah Davis, highlighting his perceptive blend of realism and dreamlike imagery. The chronological exhibition features over 50 pieces spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper that explore themes of identity, family, architecture and media-driven racism. The retrospective also honors his enduring legacy with the Underground Museum, which he co-founded with his wife and fellow artist Karon Davis, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and accessible art. June 8–Aug. 31. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. L.A.-based lifestyle brand Simon Miller's first ever retail store brings a splash of chartreuse and sculptural flair to the Arts District. Designed and curated by creative director Chelsea Hansford, the store channels a tropical, pop-deco aesthetic, with bold, abstract body sculptures created by artist Leonard Urso. As silver sandals and fish-shaped purses sit next to surrealist ceramics by Peter Keil, Simon Miller blurs the line between retail space and gallery. 821 Traction Ave., Los Angeles. Summer romance gets a chic upgrade in Prada's newest collection, where handwoven raffia accessories meet a sunny summer palette. The crocheted bags channel retro beachwear while maintaining a modern structure, ideal for seaside adventures and city strolls. Whether you choose the mini bucket bag or the Aimée bag, each piece blends charming crochet with polished leather and enameled metal accents — because just like any great summer fling, opposites attract. The Orange County Museum of Art presents its 2025 California Biennial: 'Desperate, Scared, But Social,' featuring 12 artists exploring the rich, precocious and often awkward stage of late adolescence through multimedia exhibitions. Huntington Beach-based photographer Deanna Templeton pairs scans of her own teenage diary entries with portraits of young women she's met over the years. Riot Grrrl band Emily's Sassy Lime will have an installation of archival music videos, photographs, zines and more from the 1990s; recent teenage punk band the Linda Lindas, who draw inspiration from Emily's Sassy Lime, will also present their music videos, drawings and props. June 21–Oct. 12. 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. Hauser & Wirth presents two exciting exhibitions this month at the downtown space. Luchita Hurtado: 'Yo Soy,' celebrates the Venezuelan-born, Los Angeles-based artist's vibrant and abstract self portraits. Hurtado primarily worked on the exhibition's featured pieces while living in Santa Monica in the 1970s, embroiled in the beginnings of the L.A. women's movement that shaped her artistic identity. Using oil paints to create bright, sweeping strokes and cutting canvases apart to sew them together in new ways, Hurtado questioned the abstraction of the phrase 'I am.' Additionally, look for James Jarvaise and Henry Taylor's 'Sometimes a straight line has to be crooked,' which positions Taylor's paintings in dialogue with Jarvaise, his teacher. The installation features over seven decades of work by the two artists, highlighting their parallel energies and color usage. June 29–Oct. 5. 901 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles. Artist Peter Sutherland has described his work as 'a chaotic celebration of life.' Indeed, his solo show 'Cloud Painting' captures the deep beauty in fleeting moments of friction and spontaneity at Dries Van Noten's the Little House gallery. The exhibition features a new body of work Sutherland created from 2024 to 2025, including large-scale abstract paintings, collage that weaves together drawings, photographs, stickers and found images, and sculpture. On view through June 17. 451 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. In honor of the iconic Intrecciato weave's 50th anniversary, luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta is spotlighting its leather woven bags. The brand has a number of effortless summer staples, whether you're heading to a gallery opening or going on a coastal getaway. Look for the Andiamo — which translates to 'Let's go!' in Italian — a slouchy leather bag with a metallic knot perfect for day-to-evening adventures, or the Cabat, a handwoven, rectangular tote that can fit more than just the essentials. Wellness agency Dive in Well and the Line Hotel L.A. are collaborating for a Day of Wellness, a restorative, community-centered retreat featuring restorative yoga, workshops and nourishment. Led by Dive in Well founder Maryam Ajayi and featuring a roster of community leaders and sustainable brands, the day invites Angelenos to connect and heal. Partial proceeds will go to Altadena Girls and Altadena Boys, with complimentary tickets for those affected by the wildfires. June 8. 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Inspired by the idyllic Highgrove Gardens in southwest England, Burberry has teamed up with illustrator Helen Bullock on a vibrant capsule collection. The line brings to life the garden's delicate wildflowers and rippling fountains in playful, painterly prints, featuring blossoming orange poppies and deep purple lily pads. And when the Los Angeles heat sets in this summer, picture yourself wandering through the English countryside instead. Gucci debuts its newly renovated boutique at Beverly Center, blending Milanese elegance with L.A. cool. Inspired by flagship designs in SoHo and Milan's Monte Napoleone, the refreshed space pairs plush maroon seating with brushed steel accents, framing an expanded offering of the house's latest collections. Customers can shop Gucci Valigeria travel pieces and handbags such as the Gucci Softbit and GG Marmont. 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Award-winning composer and jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington will lead the first public programming at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new David Geffen Galleries. The sonic experience, titled 'Harmonies of Difference,' will feature Washington conducting over 100 musicians across the 110,000 square feet of gallery space, turning the building into an acoustic instrument. Immerse yourself in the galleries for this once-in-a-lifetime event before their grand opening to the public in April 2026. June 26–28. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Eyewear brand Gentle Monster is transporting everyone's favorite Y2K doll into the future with its newest collection with Bratz. Explore its new pop-up space on Melrose, where customers can shop the collaboration's sleek, violet-tinted glasses as well as the fiercest Bratz doll in a metallic-and-lavender-faux-fur outfit. Immerse yourself in the Gentle Monster x Bratz world, complete with a massive, interactive Bratz doll object and Gentle Monster's ultramodern 2025 Pocket Collection. May 30–June 15. 8552 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Loewe Perfumes' newest candle collection is fresh yet gothic, perfect for setting a cinematic mood as summer days turn into long nights. The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table. Let the scent of floral, earthy honey fill your space with a quiet richness — it's giving equal parts garden bloom and antique library. Embody the Mediterranean way of life from the comfort of Los Angeles with Gohar World's newest collection, inspired by Byzantine mosaics, the ports of Marseille, Egyptian fishing villages and spice markets in Istanbul. Whether you're inspired by the dragonfly-shaped pearl and coral necklace or the mother of pearl serving pieces, Gohar World has you covered for jewelry, tableware and linens that will make you feel like you're relaxing along the lush coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It's sweet treat season for Tory Burch. The luxury brand has teamed up with viral Swedish candy store BonBon on its newest limited edition collaboration, bringing the sensation to the West Coast. Look for the Kira Sport sandal in Strawberry Marshmallow and mini Fleming hobo bag in Sugared Licorice, or wear a bracelet featuring charms inspired by BonBon's classic pick and mix candy, such as Swedish fish and sour skulls. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
It's time for seaside fashion and city strolls. Here are the hottest drops and events this summer
The Hammer Museum presents the first United States institutional survey of figurative painter Noah Davis, highlighting his perceptive blend of realism and dreamlike imagery. The chronological exhibition features over 50 pieces spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper that explore themes of identity, family, architecture and media-driven racism. The retrospective also honors his enduring legacy with the Underground Museum, which he co-founded with his wife and fellow artist Karon Davis, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and accessible art. June 8–Aug. 31. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. L.A.-based lifestyle brand Simon Miller's first ever retail store brings a splash of chartreuse and sculptural flair to the Arts District. Designed and curated by creative director Chelsea Hansford, the store channels a tropical, pop-deco aesthetic, with bold, abstract body sculptures created by artist Leonard Urso. As silver sandals and fish-shaped purses sit next to surrealist ceramics by Peter Keil, Simon Miller blurs the line between retail space and gallery. 821 Traction Ave., Los Angeles. Summer romance gets a chic upgrade in Prada's newest collection, where handwoven raffia accessories meet a sunny summer palette. The crocheted bags channel retro beachwear while maintaining a modern structure, ideal for seaside adventures and city strolls. Whether you choose the mini bucket bag or the Aimée bag, each piece blends charming crochet with polished leather and enameled metal accents — because just like any great summer fling, opposites attract. The Orange County Museum of Art presents its 2025 California Biennial: 'Desperate, Scared, But Social,' featuring 12 artists exploring the rich, precocious and often awkward stage of late adolescence through multimedia exhibitions. Huntington Beach-based photographer Deanna Templeton pairs scans of her own teenage diary entries with portraits of young women she's met over the years. Riot Grrrl band Emily's Sassy Lime will have an installation of archival music videos, photographs, zines and more from the 1990s; recent teenage punk band the Linda Lindas, who draw inspiration from Emily's Sassy Lime, will also present their music videos, drawings and props. June 21–Oct. 12. 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. Hauser & Wirth presents two exciting exhibitions this month at the downtown space. Luchita Hurtado: 'Yo Soy,' celebrates the Venezuelan-born, Los Angeles-based artist's vibrant and abstract self portraits. Hurtado primarily worked on the exhibition's featured pieces while living in Santa Monica in the 1970s, embroiled in the beginnings of the L.A. women's movement that shaped her artistic identity. Using oil paints to create bright, sweeping strokes and cutting canvases apart to sew them together in new ways, Hurtado questioned the abstraction of the phrase 'I am.' Additionally, look for James Jarvaise and Henry Taylor's 'Sometimes a straight line has to be crooked,' which positions Taylor's paintings in dialogue with Jarvaise, his teacher. The installation features over seven decades of work by the two artists, highlighting their parallel energies and color usage. June 29–Oct. 5. 901 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles. Artist Peter Sutherland has described his work as 'a chaotic celebration of life.' Indeed, his solo show 'Cloud Painting' captures the deep beauty in fleeting moments of friction and spontaneity at Dries Van Noten's the Little House gallery. The exhibition features a new body of work Sutherland created from 2024 to 2025, including large-scale abstract paintings, collage that weaves together drawings, photographs, stickers and found images, and sculpture. On view through June 17. 451 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. In honor of the iconic Intrecciato weave's 50th anniversary, luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta is spotlighting its leather woven bags. The brand has a number of effortless summer staples, whether you're heading to a gallery opening or going on a coastal getaway. Look for the Andiamo — which translates to 'Let's go!' in Italian — a slouchy leather bag with a metallic knot perfect for day-to-evening adventures, or the Cabat, a handwoven, rectangular tote that can fit more than just the essentials. Wellness agency Dive in Well and the Line Hotel L.A. are collaborating for a Day of Wellness, a restorative, community-centered retreat featuring restorative yoga, workshops and nourishment. Led by Dive in Well founder Maryam Ajayi and featuring a roster of community leaders and sustainable brands, the day invites Angelenos to connect and heal. Partial proceeds will go to Altadena Girls and Altadena Boys, with complimentary tickets for those affected by the wildfires. June 8. 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Inspired by the idyllic Highgrove Gardens in southwest England, Burberry has teamed up with illustrator Helen Bullock on a vibrant capsule collection. The line brings to life the garden's delicate wildflowers and rippling fountains in playful, painterly prints, featuring blossoming orange poppies and deep purple lily pads. And when the Los Angeles heat sets in this summer, picture yourself wandering through the English countryside instead. Gucci debuts its newly renovated boutique at Beverly Center, blending Milanese elegance with L.A. cool. Inspired by flagship designs in SoHo and Milan's Monte Napoleone, the refreshed space pairs plush maroon seating with brushed steel accents, framing an expanded offering of the house's latest collections. Customers can shop Gucci Valigeria travel pieces and handbags such as the Gucci Softbit and GG Marmont. 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Award-winning composer and jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington will lead the first public programming at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new David Geffen Galleries. The sonic experience, titled 'Harmonies of Difference,' will feature Washington conducting over 100 musicians across the 110,000 square feet of gallery space, turning the building into an acoustic instrument. Immerse yourself in the galleries for this once-in-a-lifetime event before their grand opening to the public in April 2026. June 26–28. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Eyewear brand Gentle Monster is transporting everyone's favorite Y2K doll into the future with its newest collection with Bratz. Explore its new pop-up space on Melrose, where customers can shop the collaboration's sleek, violet-tinted glasses as well as the fiercest Bratz doll in a metallic-and-lavender-faux-fur outfit. Immerse yourself in the Gentle Monster x Bratz world, complete with a massive, interactive Bratz doll object and Gentle Monster's ultramodern 2025 Pocket Collection. May 30–June 15. 8552 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Loewe Perfumes' newest candle collection is fresh yet gothic, perfect for setting a cinematic mood as summer days turn into long nights. The statuesque candlesticks come in honey yellow and golden bronze, or choose the ribbed, three-wick candle for a more casual look on your coffee table. Let the scent of floral, earthy honey fill your space with a quiet richness — it's giving equal parts garden bloom and antique library. Embody the Mediterranean way of life from the comfort of Los Angeles with Gohar World's newest collection, inspired by Byzantine mosaics, the ports of Marseille, Egyptian fishing villages and spice markets in Istanbul. Whether you're inspired by the dragonfly-shaped pearl and coral necklace or the mother of pearl serving pieces, Gohar World has you covered for jewelry, tableware and linens that will make you feel like you're relaxing along the lush coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It's sweet treat season for Tory Burch. The luxury brand has teamed up with viral Swedish candy store BonBon on its newest limited edition collaboration, bringing the sensation to the West Coast. Look for the Kira Sport sandal in Strawberry Marshmallow and mini Fleming hobo bag in Sugared Licorice, or wear a bracelet featuring charms inspired by BonBon's classic pick and mix candy, such as Swedish fish and sour skulls.
