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

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 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…

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…

Hilbert Museum and Pageant of the Masters Partner for 2025 Celebration of California Art

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2025

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University and the Festival of Arts’ Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach are joining forces in a 2025 collaboration that highlights California’s rich artistic legacy. The partnership honors the influence and scope of California art and celebrates the institutions that preserve and promote it.The initiative includes specially priced Pageant tickets for Hilbert Museum followers, a joint panel discussion on June 4, a dedicated “Hilbert Night” at the Pageant on July 9, and coordinated social media and PR campaigns showcasing both organizations.This alliance was sparked by the Pageant’s 2025 theme, “Gold Coast:…

Coming Soon: Miami City Ballet’s Swan Lake June 20–22 at Segerstrom Hall

By Greer Wylder

June 02, 2025

This month, Miami City Ballet returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts with Swan Lake on June 20 - June 22. The breathtaking production features choreography by Alexei Ratmansky and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score performed live by Pacific Symphony.With more than 50 dancers on stage, this reimagined classic promises some of the most iconic moments in ballet, brought to life with dramatic beauty and artistry.Tickets start at $55.37.Performances:• Friday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.• Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.• Sunday, June 22 at 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.Reserve your seats now.Segerstrom Center for the Art is located…