Coachella Valley as crucible of creativity?
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp muses on the many art festivals—not fairs— blossoming in the desert
Art reviews from art critics Edward Goldman and Hunter Drohojowska-Philp.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp muses on the many art festivals—not fairs— blossoming in the desert
Edward Goldman talks about the architectural glory of Los Angeles, with iconic buildings by Pritzker Prize winners within walking distance.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about artist’s Bodega Run
Edward Goldman talks about the blossom explosion across SoCal as a sign that our Gods and Angels are becoming inspiring artists…
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about the whitish art of the late Italian Conceptualist
Edward Goldman talks about the power and magic of great artworks of the past, and wonders which contemporary artworks will stand the test of time.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about art in the age of Black Power.
Edward Goldman talks about the great 16th century Italian painter Pontormo, on display at The Getty Museum as a rare example of centuries-old art that continues to visually and emotionally engage contemporary audiences.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about Twisted Refrain: The Work of Marnie Weber
Edward Goldman talks about two exhibitions that break the rules.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about the neo-spiritual dimensions of the artist’s Neo-Pop
Edward Goldman talks about two great American artists, Charles White and Alan Ruppersberg, and their retrospectives at LACMA and Hammer Museum.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp parses the brilliant archival art of Allen Ruppersberg.
Edward Goldman talks about art adventures during Oscars weekend.
Knitted Libraries at Gavlak Gallery
Edward Goldman talks about recuperating from all the crowded art fairs in LA with quiet visits to exhibitions across town.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp encourages a group hug for this week’s art fairs
Edward Goldman talks about the friendly invasion of our city by various art fairs.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp visits a survey at CSUN and at Edward Cella’s Gallery.
Edward Goldman talks about the great portrait by Titian on loan to Norton Simon from Dresden.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp on the witchcraft at Five Car Garage.
Edward Goldman talks about the fascinating and challenging photo exhibition by Sally Mann at Getty Museum, and a studio visit with LA photographer Jenny Okun.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp hates spiders but likes the artist’s webs
Edward Goldman talks about the Ruth Bader Ginsburg exhibition at Skirball Center, and an inspiring exhibition at the Skid Row Museum.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp welcomes a show of previously unseen paintings.
Edward Goldman talks about the passing of the legendary Sister Wendy, and the moral responsibility of museums to reunite divided artworks.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about two artists with different approaches to sculpture.
Edward Goldman talks about three current exhibitions by artists whose life and art is bursting with stories.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp says the show captures a fundamental shift in thinking about modern art
Edward Goldman reminisces on his favorite moments in art from 2018.