21 août 1911, La Joconde disparaît
L’oeuvre de Leonard de Vinci, tableau le plus célèbre du monde, a connu bien des péripéties. La LILA Gazette revient sur l’incroyable histoire de sa disparition. Continue reading 21 août 1911, La Joconde disparaît
Tag: Art
Scribbles, Tables, and Schools, a Short History of Graffiti
Despite its illegality, the popular art form of graffiti made its way into LILA’s classrooms. LILA Gazette tackles the subject and dives into graffiti’s history. Continue reading Scribbles, Tables, and Schools, a Short History of Graffiti
Le monde de l’art parisien secoué par les scandales
L’ancien directeur du Louvre est mis en examen pour soupçons de trafic d’œuvres et une ex-directrice de la bibliothèque Doucet s’est suicidée après une enquête du Monde la mettant en cause. Explications. Continue reading Le monde de l’art parisien secoué par les scandales
44 days of blue and yellow
For 44 days, I’ve seen buildings crumble like jenga pieces from bombs, cars swept up in flames and smoke, ground level shots of blood decorating the asphalt, and millions of refugees running for their lives. Continue reading 44 days of blue and yellow
Once neglected and now honored: Today’s Black American Portraits
One hundred and forty works: A look at LACMA’s Black American Portraits. Continue reading Once neglected and now honored: Today’s Black American Portraits
Beneath the Belly of Kyiv
A poem by Flora Haberman – 9th grade.
In the smoke are crowds, huddled in the dark
Mothers with trembling arms, wrapped around weeping children Continue reading Beneath the Belly of Kyiv
François Paire: “C’est Los Angeles qui m’a choisi”
Le professeur d’art du collège et du lycée se livre sur sa passion et son parcours. Entretien. Continue reading François Paire: “C’est Los Angeles qui m’a choisi”
Manet’s “Philosophers of Velázquez” on view in Pasadena
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena is currently exhibiting a rare collection of three paintings by Manet which haven’t been shown together in 55 years.” Continue reading Manet’s “Philosophers of Velázquez” on view in Pasadena
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