Glenn Ligon baffles me—the more I look at his work, the less I understand, and because it’s so layered, I learn something new with every attempt I make to decode a piece. It’s a challenge I gladly accept. In the Broad’s latest group show called “A Journey That Wasn’t” Ligon explores the fluidity of time, race, … Continue reading Decoding Sunshine-Glenn Ligon at the Broad
On September 1 the Broad will place 50,000 tickets on sale online for its highly anticipated fall show and anxious Angelenos hitting refresh on their browsers might end up feeling like they’re in an endless infinity loop. Consider it visual dexterity training for Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors opening in October. The traveling exhibition’s L.A. layover will feature 6 … Continue reading Yayoi Kusama Comes to the Broad in October
The theme for this week: “Youthful Indiscretions”. Our memories of the mistakes of our youth are sharply influenced by how we recount them over time. This week, a 32 year old swimmer at the Olympics got the benefit of an extension of his youth. Ryan Lochte was labeled a “kid” who was just having fun … Continue reading When Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: Youthful Indiscretions Don’t Always Remain in the Past
Some people see things as they are and say, why? I dream things that never were and say, why not?”~George Bernard Shaw You know, some people may say it is unreasonable to charge a fee to attend an early preview of a museum that still doesn’t have operable indoor plumbing (especially when said museum will be free … Continue reading The Broad: 3 Things I Love About LA.’s Newest Museum
The architectural renderings were revealed for “The Broad” (a.k.a. The Museum formerly known as “The Broad Collection”) in January and since then the plans have been on my mind. The new $130,000,000 museum will be housed adjacent to the Disney concert hall and the art community had been anxiously awaiting the final selection on … Continue reading Deja Vu and “The Broad” Design Review
