Eva Montanari is a brilliant Italian illustrator as well as an author. Additionally, she has published several books. She was under lock-down in Rimini Italy, due to the Covid-19 health crisis at the time of this post. Thankfully she and her
Hauser Wirth threw a Frieze Art Party on February 23, 2026. It celebrated new exhibitions including the kick off of Frieze Week, also called Los Angeles Art Week. The two shows included: Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
Meet Ocean photographer Ben Thouard. The artist was the only accredited photographer in the water filming/shooting the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics. At any given moment stunningly beautiful waves are exploding over reefs and onto the shores of beaches
Attention artists, as well as all creative types. If you are looking for something new to spark your creativity, I recently stayed in a wonderful hotel. Desert Pearl Inn is located at the entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale Utah.
Enjoy popular films at the Rooftop Cinema DTLA as it continues to screen new movies and a view of LA’s skyline. Movies include nostalgic oldies, along with current Oscar contenders. The series offers various themed nights like Wine Wednesday, etc. There
Remember the drive-ins of our youth?....well Paramount Drive In Theatres reactivated the tradition during the pandemic, and since it was so successful it has continued. They offer top-notch flicks, and the run just keeps extending...so be sure to check back. The
In Westchester, Otis College of Art & Design hosts a series of openings, along with screenings, and art talks. This series is ongoing, Find out more on the Otis Events Page. For additional info about Otis College of Art & Design,
As my LAArtParty subscribers know, I adore art. I love spotlighting it, as well as the artists that create it. Being a Los Angeles art writer for the past 20 years has been an incredible experience. Therefore branching out to include
Hauser Wirth West Hollywood presents a new exhibition by Arshile Gorky. Titled Horizon West, the solo show officially opened on February 21, 2026. However, don't worry if you missed the opening art party as the exhibition runs through April 25, 2026.
Open-Door Playhouse continues to present short plays in podcast form (virtual reading). Its upcoming play, Yesterday, is currently running indefinitely online at http://opendoorplayhouse.org Yesterday Synopsis Quinn (they/them) spends their nights living in the past, reliving their younger years through dreams. As
