Art

February 18, 2025

Ethereal Paintings of Women Explore What It Means To Be Human and Connected to Nature [Interview]

When considering the portrait’s place in art history, most would consider it within the purview of the Old Masters. Artist Alexandra Manukyan is reimagining this narrative, resurrecting classical techniques through contemporary frameworks. Born in Armenia and now based in Los Angeles, Manukyan primarily paints portraits of women, rendered with a vivid color palette and rich textures. Manukyan’s style is certainly inspired by classical portraiture, but not without a twist.

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February 17, 2025

Art Gallery Curator Reflects on 20 Years of Displaying Art for Everyone at Thinkspace Projects [Interview]

For many organizations, anniversaries offer crucial moments of reflection. That’s one of the reasons why Andrew Hosner, curator, publicist, and co-owner of Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, has been meditating on the work that’s already been done and the work that’s still to come. In 2005, Hosner, alongside his fellow co-owners Shawn Hosner and L. Croskey, identified a striking absence within LA’s art scene: spaces specifically dedicated to the new contemporary art movement.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.