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Segerstrom Center Welcomes Yearlong Karon Davis Installation

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will welcome Curtain Call, a yearlong installation of a major sculpture by acclaimed artist Karon Davis, beginning in fall 2025. The work, on loan from Salon94, reflects Davis’s signature style of hauntingly beautiful life-sized plaster figures that capture the fragility, resilience and struggle of the ballerina body.The installation pays tribute to the dancers who perform on the Center’s stages and to themes deeply connected to the art of dance. Its arrival coincides with the Center’s 2025–26 Dance Season and honors the legacy of Henry Segerstrom, whose vision was to make world-class art, both visual and…

Is it Real or Fake? JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Explores Food Replica Culture

By Greer Wylder

September 09, 2025

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will open the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to Japan’s ultra-realistic food models on Sept. 18, 2025. Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture showcases the art of shokuhin sampuru, handcrafted replicas that have been part of Japanese dining culture for more than a century.Organized with leading replica manufacturer Iwasaki and curated by Simon Wright, director of programming at JAPAN HOUSE London, the exhibition will feature commissioned pieces representing each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The models reflect the country’s diverse food traditions and will be on display through Jan. 25, 2026.Replicas include kissaten parfaits, melon cream…

Roger’s Gardens Celebrates 50 Years with Halloween Boutique, Midnight Market

By Greer Wylder

September 08, 2025

Roger’s Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the return of its legendary Halloween Boutique, one of the most anticipated seasonal events in Southern California. Drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year, the boutique transforms the store into an immersive, theatrical shopping destination filled with collectible décor and seasonal treasures.This year’s theme, Midnight Market, is brought to life by Head Merchant Hedda Staines, Holiday & Home Décor Buyer Crystal Pittman, and the visual merchandising team. Together they’ve created seven vignettes that capture the spirit of a mysterious after-dark bazaar, where enchanting botanicals, eerie curiosities, and hauntingly beautiful décor invite guests…

Catalina Museum for Art & History Presents Work by Sonia Romero

By Greer Wylder

June 15, 2025

The Catalina Museum for Art & History is now showcasing From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero, an intimate and visually rich exhibition by celebrated Los Angeles-based artist Sonia Romero. On view through October 12, 2025, the exhibition features Romero’s iconic silkscreen prints, paintings, and a new site-specific piece capturing the nostalgic charm and layered cultural history of Catalina Island.Romero, known for her intricate paper cutting, printmaking, and mixed-media paintings, spent summer 2024 in Avalon connecting with the local community. During her stay, she led museum workshops and explored the museum’s extensive archive of vintage Catalina ephemera,…

Step inside California Kinship at Langson IMCA

By Greer Wylder

June 10, 2025

Visitors to Langson IMCA are encouraged to slow down, embrace the experience, and make space for a sense of awe and inspiration.On view through Aug. 30, California Kinship: Painting Homelife in the Golden State Before 1940 invites guests into the private worlds of early 20th-century Californians. Curated by Langson IMCA Assistant Curator Michaëla Mohrmann, Ph.D., the exhibition features portraits and scenes of everyday life—capturing moments of intimacy, care, and connection at home. Many of the works on view are drawn from the museum’s Buck Collection.Visitors of all ages can also enjoy the new Reading Lounge, In Focus gallery, and ongoing…