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Saltz on the Firing of L.A. MoCA’s Director, Paul Schimmel — Vulture

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dina

Saltz on the Firing of L.A. MoCA’s Director, Paul Schimmel — Vulture. Ah, another nail in MOCA’s coffin means another chance to bask in the power and glory that is James Franco.

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Herb Ritts and the Cult of the Celebrity Photographer

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Dina

Man, the 80s and 90s were a heady time for fashion. All you had to do was either be a model or someone who took pictures of models (or rock stars, movie stars, athletes…) and you became so famous that people started equating your work taking pretty pictures of pretty people being pretty with fine art. At least in Los Angeles in 2012. Continue reading →

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The Blu Mural at MOCA: Anatomy of a FUBAR

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Dina

Links and highlights of the Blu mural brouhaha at MOCA/Geffen Contemporary. Continue reading →

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