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In the Curator's Words: James Hubbell and his brother Bert still united through art
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (748+ words) In the Curator's Words'is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes of curators. It's rare for modern-day artists to have exhibitions of their work curated by a family member. So it was a…...
Touring show celebrates global counterculture artist Banksy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (573+ words) For more than 35 years, the anonymous counterculture artist Banksy has festooned the world's streets with his satiric and whimsical artwork skewering everything from war and weapons to pop culture and politics. But how much does the American public really know…...
Del Mar Fairgrounds to host Banksy-themed art exhibition
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) The Art of Banksy: Without Limits," a museum-style exhibition dedicated to the anonymous British street artist, will open Jan. 30 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The international touring exhibition features 200 pieces of Banksy artwork. Some items in the exhibit are certified…...
Women " their artistry, contributions " "in focus" at exhibition and performance in Balboa Park
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) Q: Can you tell us a bit about this performance? How would you describe it? Q: Can you also talk about your creative process for this upcoming performance? How did you go about conceptualizing this piece? Q: In what ways will we see…...
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys" "Giants" art exhibition opens in La Jolla this weekend. Here are 5 things to see.
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (406+ words) When "Giants" opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Saturday, visitors will get a rare peek into the epic personal collection owned by married music and cultural artists Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. For the…...
New binational program, with $1. 3 million in funding, aimed to help region's arts sector
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (554+ words) With crucial funding in peril across the nation, a coalition of San Diego arts-and-culture groups, along with the city of San Diego, today will launch a new initiative aimed at helping artists on both sides of the border. The program,…...
Museum of Contemporary Art explores "hybridity" with Prospect 2025 exhibit
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (691+ words) Keeping with a 40-year tradition, three new art pieces that will be part of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's permanent collection are on display through Sunday, Nov. 2, in the La Jolla museum's David C. Copley gallery. The pieces were…...
Junior League of San Diego to host second annual "Artists in the House" event
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) Up to 10 artists will be selected whose work centers on DEIB, community and social impact. Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply, provided pieces are appropriate for indoor display. JLSD aims to showcase artwork that reflects diverse voices…...
Encinitas artists featured in Junior League's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging showcase
2+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) Encinitas artists Suchita Rathi Jhawar and Sidney Wildesmith were among 10 selected artists to be featured in The Junior League of San Diego's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging's Artists in the House exhibition, a celebration of community and creativity. The second…...
Southeast Exchange: New La Jolla mural showcases findings at Texas discount store
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (562+ words) You never know what you might find when you walk into an antique store or a roadside tchotchke shop. With that in mind, a new mural in La Jolla explores the findings at a large discount store in Brownsville, Texas....