#lacma

#lacma

In what became a standard studio visit, I discovered a humble and thoughtful artist who refuses to use her celebrity for easy career gains.

"What was apparent was the values and gains that came from breaking down silos," says Britt Salvesen, the head of the museum's departments of photography and prints and drawings.

"He possesses a quiet, encyclopaedic knowledge of art, and in column after column he connected the dots of culture, history, folklore, civics and psychology in razor-sharp assessments of what a piece of art really means, or how a particular exhibition is poised to change the narrative around a longstanding or misguided idea. In short, he is everything a truly excellent critic should be."

The LACMA's grand sonic event by Kamasi Washington drew parallels to the museum's musical past, celebrating its history and commitment to the arts with a vast array of musicians.

Washington's performances will utilize the unique acoustic environment of the Geffen Galleries, allowing audiences to experience music in a dynamic and immersive way.