The artists who wanted to rise above it all
The Transcendental Painting Group in New Mexico was sidelined for its esoteric beliefs, but its members are well worth another look
For Lisa Yuskavage, art isn’t about being right or wrong – it’s the freedom to do what you want
She may paint Penthouse pin-ups, but Lisa Yuskavage’s work is far more compassionate than some critics allow – not that she makes art with morality in mind
‘The way I start a piece is that the materials turn me on’ – an interview with Betye Saar
The artist discusses her stereotype-busting sculptures, and explains why major shows in Los Angeles and New York are ‘just another gig’
‘You have to choose hope’ – an interview with Judy Chicago
The trailblazing artist talks about feminism, optimism, and the importance of doing your own thing
‘I paint for my sanity’ – an interview with Mary Corse
The painter talks about her formal experiments and the importance of being self-sufficient
The man who turned curating into an art form
Why the experimental exhibitions of Harald Szeemann still have something to teach today’s curators
‘On some level, I’m just looking for good problems to solve’
Theaster Gates is best known for the regeneration project he initiated in the South Side of Chicago. Such social engagement is crucial to his work
Light Years Ahead: Interview with Robert Irwin
Robert Irwin tells Jonathan Griffin about the light and space installations that span his 60-year career
Autumn Highlights: what to watch out for in Los Angeles
What’s next for the Los Angeles art world? A look ahead at some of the gallery openings and relocations coming up this autumn
‘An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle’ at the PMCA
From the early 1950s, Robert Duncan and Jess established a nexus of literary and artistic life at their home in San Francisco
A New Lease of Life for Jackson Pollock’s Mural
Restoration work on the painting has revealed some interesting facts, and debunked some myths
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