4th Annual Gallery Weekend showcases Los Angeles’s influence on contemporary art
LA’s art scene is thriving! And to prove it, this week, the Gallery Association Los Angeles (GALA), a coalition of over a hundred Los Angeles galleries, is launching its 4th annual Gallery Weekend. Initially created as a virtual lifeline for LA galleries during the height of the 2020 pandemic, GALA’s Gallery Weekend returns this year with a series of in-person art openings, workshops, and events highlighting Los Angeles’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Joining us to discuss how LA became such a global focus in the contemporary art world and how GALA is bringing attention to LA’s robust art offerings is Sarah Watson, president of the Gallery Association Los Angeles and director of Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.
Gallery Weekend Los Angeles runs from June 27th to June 29th. You can find details and the full list of events on their website.
Coming out later in life–embracing your LGBTQ+ identity at an older age
Most coming out stories, in books, in movies, in life, happen when the person is a teen or young adult. Adolescence and youth are defined as times to explore, take risks, discover who you are. But people can come out at any age. People can "discover" who they are after decades of living as someone else. Identity is not on a set timeline. And for those who come out as LGBTQ+ later in their lives, the liberation can come with some unique challenges.
Today on AirTalk, we're highlighting later-in-life coming out stories. We'll talk to John Sovec, an LGBTQ affirming therapist and author of “Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond”, about why some people may wait until they are older to come out and how they might come to terms with their identity. If you came out as LGBTQ+ at an older age, we'd like to hear from you! How did you realize you were ready to come out? How did you come out to your partner or children? Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Joni Mitchell's life, influence and music as told by NPR's Ann Powers
Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums. Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.
Tipsy topsy turvy history of tiki culture in LA
Summer is here, and so is the deep need to sit by the pool with a cocktail in hand, preferably one with an umbrella in it. Think Mai Tais, Pina Coladas and Daiquiris, all drinks that pay homage to Tiki culture, which has its roots right here in Southern California with an enigmatic man who went by the name ‘Don the Beachcomber.’ He’s the subject of a new documentary film called “The Donn of Tiki,” by director Alex Lamb who joints AirTalk today alongside Kevin Murphy, who co-owns The Tonga Hut, LA’s oldest Tiki bar founded in 1958 by two brothers. We want to hear from you. What’s your favorite tiki bar in LA? What do you love about tiki culture? Call us 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
TV-Talk: 'The Bear,' ‘Land of Women’ ‘My Lady Jane’ and more
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, guest host, Julia Paskin, talks to Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.
Today's show includes:
- The Bear (FX on HULU)
- Land of Women (Apple TV+)
- My Lady Jane (Amazon Prime)
- WondLA (Apple TV+)
- 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials (USA/NBC/Peacock)
