Robin Pogrebin
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Zwirner Anchors Los Angeles Art Neighborhood With New Gallery
Its flagship will open with a 30th-anniversary exhibition featuring works by all of the gallery’s 80 artists.
Academy Museum to Highlight Hollywood’s Jewish History After All
The museum was criticized earlier for failing to acknowledge the contributions of the Jewish pioneers who helped establish the American film studio system.
Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts
The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?
James Conlon to Step Down as Music Director of Los Angeles Opera
James Conlon, who has conducted more performances with the company than anyone else, will step down from his post in 2026.
San Francisco Art Institute Campus, With Rivera Mural, Sold
The sale includes a 1931 Diego Rivera mural, which has been valued at $50 million.
San Francisco Art Institute, With Diego Rivera Mural, Is Sold to Nonprofit
The sale includes a 1931 Diego Rivera mural, which has been valued at $50 million.
Frieze Los Angeles Opens Amid Attention to Asian Artists
Spurred by population growth and new patron support, artists from China, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are getting more recognition from museums and the...
Giving Big, a California Couple Gets Gratitude and Scrutiny
Lynda and Stewart Resnick have directed their pistachio fortune toward large, transformational gifts, but also drawn some criticism for their water use in an often...
130-Year-Old California Bookstore Seeks Buyer
Vroman’s is a community landmark in Pasadena, Calif. Now, its longtime owner says he’s ready to turn over the reins.
Galleries Off the Beaten Path Diversify Los Angeles Art Scene
Residency, Band of Vices and Charlie James are among the smaller galleries bringing young Black and Latino artists to the attention of collectors and curators.