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Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Even more oversized tables and chairs are coming to the Broad
Next to Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, the most photographed piece in the Broad museum's collection of contemporary art just might be Robert Therrien's Under the Table. You know the one—the giant table and chairs that you ask your friend to snap a photo of as you stand underneath, looking upward. Well pull up a chair, we've got great news: Later this year, an entire exhibition of the late sculptor's works is coming to the museum. In 'Robert Therrien: This is a Story,' expect more huge housewares and striking works, plus some intimate drawings and surprises. Here's what you need to know. Chicago-born, L.A.-based artist Therrien, who passed away in 2019, holds a special place at the Broad—he was one of the first L.A. artists to be included in its collection. His work explores memory and perception by experimenting with scale and material and finding inspiration in seemingly ordinary objects. 'The most important thing to know about Therrien is that he can evoke a sense of wonder,' says Broad curator Ed Schad. And visitors will be able to experience even more of that wonder in the show, the largest-ever solo exhibition of the artist's work. More than 120 pieces that Therrien created over five decades will be on display, from his signature enormous sculptures to more intimate drawings of snowmen, birds and chapels. Many of the pieces, including some the artist completed just before his death, have never been shown in museums before. You'll be able to walk underneath another humongous dining set, a way-larger-than-life beard and a stack of plates that appear to be in motion. You can also expect 'full-sized rooms full of surprises and encounters that are a hallmark of the artist's practice.' Therrien's Downtown L.A. studio—which was located just a few miles from the Broad—will also be partially re-created as part of the exhibition. The show will display the fun and playful but also the serious aspects of Therrien's oeuvre. And more than that, you'll be able to look beyond his works as mere photo ops to discover the creative process and meaning behind his eye-catching creations. 'Robert Therrien: This is a Story' will open November 22 (so after the current special exhibition, the joyous ' Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me,' closes) and will run through April 5, 2026. The show will fill the first-floor galleries and be a specially ticketed exhibition (read: not free like the rest of the museum). Pricing has yet to be announced, but if the Gibson exhibition—which costs $15 but is free to visit on Thursday nights—is any indication, there might be some chances to see the Therrien exhibition for free, so stay tuned. And expect a full slate of special programming that coincides with the show. Tickets will be available this summer at
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The Broad to open the largest-ever Robert Therrien show: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
The sculptor Robert Therrien had a deep connection with the Broad museum. He was among the first L.A. artists that founders Eli and Edythe Broad began collecting almost half a century ago, and the museum holds 18 of his works in its collection. Those pieces, along with more than 100 others, will go on view at the Broad beginning in November in 'Robert Therrien: This Is a Story,' the largest-ever solo museum show of the artist's work. Therrien, who died of complications from cancer in 2019, is best-known for his monumental sculptures of everyday objects. His sculpture of a giant table and chairs, 'Under the Table,' is among the Broad's most photographed — and Instagrammed — pieces. Intimate work — drawings of birds, snowmen and chapels — will be on view, as will a reconstruction of Therrien's downtown L.A. studio. The Broad's founding director Joanne Heyler once told The Times that Therrien's studio was among the most fascinating she had ever visited. In an email shortly after Therrien's death, she described the ground floor as 'the ultimate tinkerer's den, with endless tools, parts and found objects awaiting their role in his work, while upstairs were these perfectly composed galleries, every surface painted a warm, creamy white, including the floor, which charged the sculptures, paintings and drawings he'd install there with a dreamy, floating, hallucinogenic effect. That studio was his dreamland.' Like his studio, Therrien's work exists in a liminal space — where memory fades into time. Standing beneath one of his giant tables evokes vague recollections of what it feels like to be a very small child in a world of legs and muffled adult activity above. A ruminative melancholy arises when viewing a precarious stack of white enamel plates. Therrien's artistic voice is at once singular and universal — and specific to art history in L.A. Exhibition curator Ed Schad summed up Therrien's importance to this city in an email. 'Los Angeles is one of the most dynamic places in the world to make sculpture, and for 40 years, Robert Therrien was vital to that story while also hiding in plain sight,' Schad wrote. 'From the spirit of experimentation and freedom in the 1970s, to the rise of fabrication and the expansion of scale in the 1980s and 1990, to Los Angeles's ascendant presence on the global stage of contemporary art in recent decades, Therrien's work has not only mirrored every shift but also has maintained a singular, unmistakable voice. This exhibition aims to show both the Therrien people know and love — his outsize sculptures, tables and chairs, and pots and pans, rooted in memory — and the Therrien that is less often seen: the brilliant draftsman, photographer, and thinker, whose work in these quieter forms is just as enchanting.' I'm arts and culture writer Jessica Gelt, remembering the time I spent an entire meal hiding under a table in Nogales, Ariz., when I was five. Or was that a dream? Here's this weekend's arts headlines. Times theater critic Charles McNulty sat down in New York City with the directing powerhouse Michael Arden, 42. In a wide-ranging profile, McNulty discusses Arden's path to becoming among the most sought-after directors on Broadway — and why his latest Tony-nominated musical, 'Maybe Happy Ending,' is the season's 'most surprising and heartwarming.' He also writes about Arden's new company, At Rise Creative, which he founded with scenic designer Dane Laffrey. Their production of 'Parade' begins performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on June 17. McNulty also checks in with L.A. Theatre Works, which celebrated its 50th anniversary and has found fresh opportunities for its radio plays through the rise of podcasts and on-demand streaming. 'Currently, LATW's program airs weekly on KPFK 90.7 in Southern California and on station affiliates serving over 50 markets nationwide. But the heart and soul of the operation is the archive of play recordings,' writes McNulty. This archive has almost 600 titles that can be accessed via a recently launched monthly subscription service. Times art critic Christopher Knight examines the curious case of the art museum that wasn't. Despite having a social media presence and a webpage, the Joshua Tree Art Museum has not manifested as an actual space for art. This is because, writes Knight, 'the charitable foundation sponsoring the project was issued a cease and desist order two years ago by the California attorney general's office. All charitable activity was halted, a prohibition that has not been lifted.' Along with other organizations across the country, the Huntington recently lost its National Endowment for the Humanities grants. The money funded the Huntington's research programs, and the institution is nonetheless determined to honor its awards to this year's recipients. The Huntington will welcome more than 150 scholars from around the world this year and next, granting nearly $1.8 million in fellowships — a notable achievement in a climate of shrinking opportunity for research and innovation. 'Supporting humanities scholars is central to the Huntington's research mission. Here, scholars find the time, space, and resources to pursue ambitious questions across disciplines. The work that begins here continues to shape conversations in classrooms, publications, and public discourse for years to come,' Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence said in a statement. Skirball Cultural Center has announced its 2025 season of Sunset Concerts. The popular series began in 1997 and takes place at the Skirball's Taper Courtyard. This summer will feature two acts each night, including Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante, the Colombia-based all-female trio La Perla and the Dominican band MULA. Click here for the full lineup and schedule. The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles announced that it has acquired Cynthia Daignault's 'Twenty-Six Seconds.' The artwork is a series of frame-by-frame paintings based on Abraham Zapruder's famous 26-second 8mm color film capturing the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Through 486 painted frames, Daignault's work further interrogates the tragedy, imbuing it with modern context. This past weekend I took my daughter to the Summer Corgi Nationals at Santa Anita Park. It was more adorable and more ridiculous than you could imagine — with the short-legged dogs racing for the finish line in a chaotic competition that sometimes found contenders chasing one another back to the starting line.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aware Taps Proven Cybersecurity Leader Lona Therrien to Boost Brand as Chief Marketing Officer
New Executive Appointment Signals Continued Commitment to Accelerate Growth Lona Therrien BURLINGTON, Mass., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global biometric authentication company, today announces Lona Therrien as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over 15 years of experience driving growth in the cybersecurity industry, Therrien will lead the company's global marketing strategy and operations. Therrien brings a proven track record of success in building high-performing marketing teams and delivering go-to-market strategies that fuel demand and elevate brand visibility. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing Officer at ExtraHop (acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital Partners), where she led strategic initiatives that accelerated pipeline generation and strengthened market positioning. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2024, Therrien spearheaded a company-wide rebrand and surpassed marketing revenue targets, contributing to pipeline and bookings growth. Her prior leadership roles at Cybereason (SoftBank-backed company that raised over $800mm), Mimecast (NASDAQ: MIME, taken private in 2022), RSA, and Symantec have solidified her reputation as a results-driven marketer with deep cybersecurity expertise. Her data-driven approach, combined with a passion for cybersecurity and customer-centricity, make her an ideal fit to lead Aware's marketing organization. 'We are thrilled to welcome Lona Therrien to Aware's executive team,' said Ajay Amlani, CEO and President of Aware. 'Her strategic mindset, deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, and ability to align marketing with business growth are exactly what we need to propel Aware through our next phase of expansion. Lona's leadership will be instrumental to execute a customer-obsessed, science-forward approach as we continue to scale and meet the growing demand for robust and seamless biometric authentication.' Therrien's appointment follows a series of key executive hires, including cybersecurity veteran Gary Evee as Chairman of the Board, Ajay Amlani—former CLEAR co-founder and security executive—as CEO, and Brian Krause, a digital identity and biometrics leader, as Chief Revenue Officer. 'Joining Aware at such a pivotal moment is an exciting opportunity,' said Lona Therrien. 'Marketing is at its best when it's grounded in real customer needs—and Aware's advanced biometric solutions are purpose-built to meet those needs. I'm honored to work alongside a team that shares my passion for turning insights into impactful programs that drive engagement, amplify our presence in the market, and align brand and demand strategies with the evolving priorities of our customers and partners.' This appointment reflects Aware's continued investment in building a world-class leadership team focused on delivering fast, secure, accurate, and scalable biometrics to customers and partners around the globe. Want to learn more about Aware's biometric solutions and meet our team? Connect with us at the following upcoming industry events: Identiverse︱June 3-6︱Las Vegas, NV Febraban Tech︱June 10-12︱São Paulo, Brazil Identity Week Europe︱June 17-18︱Amsterdam IAI Conference︱August 10-16︱Orlando, FL About Aware Aware is a global biometric platform company that uses data science and machine learning to tackle everyday business and identity challenges through biometrics. For over 30 years we've been a trusted name in the field. Aware's offerings address the growing challenges that government and commercial enterprises face in knowing, authenticating and securing individuals through frictionless and highly secure user experiences. Our algorithms are based on diverse operational data sets from around the world, and we prioritize making biometric technology in an ethical and responsible manner. Aware is a publicly held company (NASDAQ: AWRE) based in Burlington, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Safe Harbor Warning Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected increase in use of biometric authentication and the expected growth of Aware. Aware wishes to caution you that there are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. We refer you to the risk factors set forth in the documents Aware files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACTCompany ContactDelaney GembisAware, Inc.781-687-0393marketing@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Star
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Canadian CEO cuts out US middlemen, forges direct China ties as supply chains break down
Amid the labyrinth of stalls at Yiwu's small-commodities market – the world's largest wholesale hub, located in eastern China – Canadian retailer Luke Therrien weaves through aisles of Christmas trinkets, keychains and gadgets, scanning for suppliers he once sourced through American middlemen. Those intermediaries used to curate goods from hundreds of Chinese factories and repackage them for North American retailers like Therrien, the CEO of his company. But now, amid deepening trade tensions, stock shortages and tariff headaches across the border in the US, Therrien has come straight to the source. The shift has added weeks of legwork and logistical hurdles – but it may also be steering him toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient supply chain. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. 'One door closes, another opens,' Therrien said. 'It will be hard for us for this particular season, as we are buying for the Christmas season. But from a pricing perspective, it's obviously better for us [in the long run]. 'For anybody in business right now, you're going to have to finesse and find new ways to source products; that's just the reality of things. We are going to have to move more and more of our purchasing outside of the US and try to find more direct players.' Some shipments were taxed, others weren't – it's a complete mess right now. Huang Feng, exporter The trade war is doing more than rattling the world's two largest economies – it is quietly redrawing the map of global supply chains. Tariffs are no longer just a matter of cost; they are fundamentally reshaping the way goods are sourced, traded and moved across borders. At one end, buyers like Therrien are bypassing US intermediaries and forging direct ties with Chinese suppliers. At the other, Chinese exporters are witnessing growing disarray inside the US market – from backlogs at customs to erratic tariff enforcement – as the pressure starts to fray long-standing trade routes from within. Huang Feng, who exports more than 70 per cent of his goods to the US, said inconsistent tariff enforcement has made the situation increasingly unpredictable. Some containers are taxed, others are not. 'We were told we might have to pay the difference later, but no one knows exactly how or when,' he said. 'Some shipments were taxed, others weren't – it's a complete mess right now.' He added that, while he has long focused on the US market, shifting to other countries is not an easy task – especially given the scale of existing operations and standards and the fact that exporters still benefit from US dollar dominance. If the dollar were to lose its global standing, Huang would not continue doing business with the US, he said. 'I wouldn't want to double down on the US any more,' he said. 'The country's credit standing is falling apart. I don't have much confidence in it – or much affection for it, to be honest.' The US dollar remains the world's dominant trade currency, backed by deep capital markets and relative stability. For exporters, settling deals in dollars often means more predictable payments and better exchange rates – a key reason many still rely on the US market despite growing risks. Washington has imposed tariffs totalling 145 per cent on Chinese imports so far this year, bringing the effective tariff rate to about 156 per cent. According to a fact sheet released by the White House, China now faces tariffs of up to 245 per cent. Kwong Boey, a supply-chain practitioner based in Suzhou who sells home appliances to North America, said his supply chain has gone from disrupted to broken. 'All new orders are cancelled, all existing orders are on hold,' he said, adding that shipping containers have been retrieved from Chinese seaports, and that vessels already en route to the United States have been called back. More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
CBC
02-05-2025
- Science
- CBC
Most smelt in northern Ontario are an invasive species and they're making lake trout smaller
Lake trout in some northern Ontario lakes aren't as big as they used to be, and a geneticist says it's because of another fish, you likely didn't know was an invasive species. Christian Therrien, a researcher at the University of Waterloo, says new findings have shown that when lake trout consume rainbow smelt – which aren't native to northern Ontario lakes – it can lead to heart issues and thymine deficiency. "I'll use Lake Wanapitei as an example. My grandfather is saying back in the day we used to catch huge Titanic lake trout, you know, five feet long. And now you have a hard time getting them over 24 inches," Therrien said. "We are learning that in some instances rainbow smelt are having an affect on our native species. Some populations they don't seem affected, some they do. It's going to require more research to determine what the affects are province-wide." Therrien says there is some evidence that there once was a native smelt population in northern Ontario, along the Ottawa River and up in the Lake Temiskaming area. But he says most of what is now caught in creeks and rivers every spring is an invasive species, some which originate in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the others that were introduced by humans into Crystal Lake in Michigan in 1912. "They showed up in the upper Great Lakes by about the 1950s and then were spread thereafter," Therrien said. Therrien said it would be nearly impossible to remove invasive smelt from the lakes in which they have spread over the last century. But a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo is working to identify the different invasive smelt species in the region and find out exactly how they spread. "We don't even really know exactly how they managed to invade it and spread throughout the province," Therrien said. "So that's really the main goal of our project here is to determine how they got here, their spread and potentially be able to prevent invasive species invasions and their spread."
