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How L.A. Consolidates Cultural Capital on Its Own Terms

Here, value extends beyond acquisition, shaped by a system that prizes narrative scalability as much as institutional or market validation.
By Natalie Kawam Yang

Diptyque Has a New Genderless Fragrance—and a New L.A. Pop-Up to Celebrate It

Diptyque's latest scent, Eau de Minthé, is entirely genderless and exclusively minty.
By Morgan Halberg
2017 Seattle Art Fair.

Third Edition of Seattle Art Fair Attracts City’s Growing Tech Set

Art enthusiasts replaced Seahawks fans this past weekend at CenturyLink Field.
By Alina Cohen
Chris Burden, Trans-Fixed, 1974.

Trailer for Chris Burden Film Finds Artist Shot, Shocked and Crucified All Over Again

By Alanna Martinez
Canary Island palms tower above Melrose Avenue after the sun set on the popular 20th Century symbols of southern California which are fading into history because of a fatal fungus, old age, and city plans to replace them with other trees on October 18, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Originally imported by 18th century Spanish missionaries, the majestic Canary Island palms grow as high as a 12-story building but are threatened by an always-fatal fungus that is killing them at an alarming rate. 42% have been infected so far. Standing up to the fungus are the native California fan palms, endemic to southern California?s inland deserts, and the Mexican fan palm but all the populations are nearing the ends of their natural lives, having been planted mostly in the early 1900?s. City planners, led by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, intend to plant one millions trees to improve air quality but no palms, having fewer leaves to offset the effects of air pollution than other native varieties. Experts predict that Los Angeles will look very differently in coming decades as oaks and sycamores replace most the iconic palms loved by both tourists and residents.

Is California the Best Place to Go to Art School?

By Alanna Martinez
This undated photo provided courtesy of the California State Parks shows the famous Pioneer Cabin Tree in Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Arnold, California. On January 8, 2017, rain storms lashing Northern California in recent days toppled the historic tree that was a major tourist attraction for its hollowed out trunk which cars could drive through. Thought to be more than 1,000 years old, the Pioneer Cabin Tree, a giant sequoia in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, was felled over the weekend, park officials said.

The History of California’s Drive-Through Trees, Meet Italy’s Art Protecting Police

By Alanna Martinez
Thanks to A-list investors and new partnerships, JetSmarter is flying high.

Breaking: Jay Z, Saudi Royals Invest Another $105 Million in Private Jet App

By John Bonazzo
The new SFMOMA, view from Yerba Buena Gardens.

San Francisco (Not New York) Gave These Artists Their Big Break

By Alanna Martinez
Gallerist Anthony Meier in his home garden in San Francisco's Pacific Heights.

At Home With Gallerist Anthony Meier

By Alanna Martinez
Snøhetta's new SFMOMA expansion in the SOMA district.

Can a Giant New Museum Make San Francisco an Art Capital?

By Alanna Martinez
Christie's in London.

Christie’s Shifts Focus West, Shutters Boston, Palm Beach, Philly Offices

By Casey Quackenbush
Untitled San Francisco will be located at Pier 70 in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood.

Untitled Art Fair Follows Art World Migration West to San Francisco

By Alanna Martinez
San Francisco's new open-air urinal, at right. (Photo: Twitter)

San Francisco’s Solution to Public Urination Problem Could Work in NYC

By John Bonazzo
Illustration by Paul Kisselev

Million Dollar Babies: Sharks in the Boardroom, Tadpoles at Home

By Richard Kirshenbaum
Artist John Altoon in his studio. (Photo: courtesy Pacific Standard Time at the Getty, via the blogs.getty.edu)

LA’s Kohn Gallery to Represent the Estate of Artist John Altoon

By Alanna Martinez
The ghost town movie set that hosted Paramount Ranch. (Courtesy Paramount Ranch 2)

Gallery Gold Rush: A Perfect Storm of LA Art Fairs Whips Collectors into a Frenzy

By Maxwell Williams

Hugh Hefner Allows Strangers Into His Home To Boost Playboy’s Sagging Sales

By Hunter Walker
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