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Art Talk

Art reviews from art critics Edward Goldman and Hunter Drohojowska-Philp.

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Episodes

Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

Edward pays tribute to art critic Robert Hughes and collector William Randolph Hearst.

Aug 08, 20124 min

Should Art Schools Ignore the Art Market?

Edward talks about the exhibition of MFA graduates from the leading Southern California art schools, where most of the works come across as seriously undercooked.

Aug 01, 20125 min

Katy Grannan, Charlie White and Zoe Crosher at LACMA

There has been much chat about celebrity culture and the museums of late but a different, more critical, take on that equation is on view at LACMA in The Sun and Other Stars: Katy Grannan and Charlie White.

Jul 27, 20125 min

Inspired Madness

Edward Goldman talks about the insane spectacle of the Venice Beach Biennial and thirty-one Kamikaze Exhibits in Downtown LA.

Jul 25, 20125 min

Paul Schimmel vs. Goliath

Edward Goldman reflects on recent crises at MOCA and wonders what it takes to be a truly wise museum trustee.

Jul 18, 20125 min

Paul McCarthy and Son at The Box

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp dissects the rebel, dabble, babble of Paul and Damon McCarthy and James Franco as patron.

Jun 22, 20125 min

You Like It, You Like It Not

Edward shares some of the comments--thumbs up and thumbs down—that you sent in response to a few of the latest shows.

Jun 20, 20125 min

Methinks the Lady Doth Protest Too Much

LA has given NY a run for its money as the art capital of the world. But when the Hammer Biennial echoes the same sentiment it feels as if the lady doth protest too much.

Jun 13, 20125 min

Art of Violence, Violence of Art

Edward Goldman discusses the exhibitions of two Los Angeles artists whose favorite subject is extreme violence.

May 30, 20124 min

Land Art at MOCA

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp says the earth moves in new show of international land art.

May 25, 20125 min

Baldessari's Double Bill

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp recommends John Baldessari's new art made from art.

May 18, 20124 min

Art Treasures, Yours for the Asking

Parents know the importance of hanging colorful toys over their baby's crib to stimulate the child's growing brain. What is the perfect toy to stimulate the adult brain?

May 16, 20124 min

For Whom the Munch Screams? It Screams for Thee

Two stories that made the front-page news last week: one about art and an obscene amount of money, the other about the shameful treatment of a political dissident in China.

May 09, 20125 min

Alexander Calder at L&M Arts

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp discusses the work of Alexander Calder with his grandson Sandy Rower.

May 04, 20125 min

Medicine for Your Eyes

Edward Goldman talks about the importance of having really good art displayed in hospitals, as much needed medicine for the eyes and for the soul.

May 02, 20124 min

The Vagina Dialogues

Edward Goldman muses about the new show at the Santa Monica Museum of Art and how much chutzpah it takes to go head to head with the past.

Apr 25, 20125 min
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