Hollow and in disrepair, it embodied the reason I wanted to leave Los Angeles. I was wrong. More»
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Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.
Tights are not pants, circa 1400something.
Architecture and Design
Also posted in Voices
My L.A.: St. John’s Cathedral, Monument of Serenity
Kansas Sebastian, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Though overshadowed by modern icons, beautifully crafted buildings like St. John’s are an important part of our architectural heritage. More»
Also posted in Voices
My L.A.: Learning to Love Baskin-Robbins
Great architecture? Perhaps not. Community hub? Definitely.
What makes a building into a community gathering spot? Sometimes a nondescript exterior gives way to sugary goodness inside. More»
Also posted in Conservation, Getty Conservation Institute
Architecture Critic Paul Goldberger Advises “Don’t Squeeze Out All the Fresh Air”
Paul Goldberger
“We’re much more sensitive in general to historic buildings than we once were.” How to move forward while preserving the past. More»
Also posted in Art, Behind the Scenes, Gardens and Architecture, J. Paul Getty Trust, Voices
Our L.A., Mapped
What place says “L.A.” to you? What’s your favorite building, corner, or monument? What is your L.A.? More»
Also posted in Behind the Scenes, Getty Research Institute, Voices
Getty Voices: Our L.A.
My L.A.: My life mapped on the landscape.
Did you walk through Overdrive and see part of your story? What are your junctions of place and history? What buildings reflect a bit of who you are? More»
Posted in Architecture and Design
Finding Beauty in L.A.’s Visual Clutter
But is it architecture? The palimpsests at street level better fit a community definition of architecture than the skyscrapers behind, says Greg Goldin. Photo: S. Broadway by Xavier de Jauréguiberry on Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Hulking public works and messy storefronts are the essence of L.A. architecture. Here’s why you should love them. More»
Posted in Architecture and Design
Long Live Tiki, the Whimsical Soul of Midcentury Modern
© Ed Ruscha
Tiki is the style that refuses to die, and its endurance tells us something about Southern California design. More»
Also posted in Antiquities, Exhibitions and Installations, Getty Villa, J. Paul Getty Museum
Ancient Sicilian Coins: Miniature Masterpieces, Full-Scale Challenges
Royal Library of Belgium—Coin Cabinet
The designer of the Sicily exhibition at the Getty Villa reveals the challenges of displaying small, double-sided, intricate objects—coins. More»
Also posted in Exhibitions and Installations
Explore “Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A.” on Newly Launched Website
Courtesy of and © Michael Light and Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica
Browse around L.A. faster than freeway travel (as if freeway travel is ever speedy). “Pacific Standard Time Presents” website sets new sights on how our city was made Modern. More»
