In my post about the Intrude art installation by Amanda Parer, I mentioned how I love when art can activate a space and get people out exploring the city in a new way. Well, earlier this month, I made the trip up to Pershing Square after work one day to check out the whimsical Liquid … Continue reading
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Inflate, Illuminate, Intrude
I love how art can activate a space and get people out to explore their city. Case in point, back in June, several large, inflatable rabbits appeared around Downtown Los Angeles for an art installation called Intrude by Amanda Parer. Specifically, they could be found in the Bank of America Plaza, Wells Fargo Center, and FIGat7th. … Continue reading
Journey to the Last Bookstore
Last week, I finished reading Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. Ever since, I’ve been looking around the internet for ideas on what to read next. I eventually came across a Buzzfeed article listing various books that should be read before the movies come out this year and one in particular interested me with … Continue reading
Grand Park’s First New Year’s Eve
Happy new year! It’s 2014 and I am ready for new adventures to share. This year already started out pretty eventful with Grand Park’s first annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Organizers wanted to use Grand Park as a centralized location for those living in Los Angeles to celebrate together, similar to Times Square in New … Continue reading
A Different View of the City
Los Angeles City Hall was the tallest building in the city from its completion in 1928 until 1964. Even though it has since been eclipsed by various skyscrapers housing commercial offices, its distinctive shape compared to its surroundings helps it stand out. If you’ve ever been to Grand Park, you have probably seen it standing … Continue reading
Art and Architecture in the Los Angeles Central Library
After going to Little Tokyo to visit the Japanese American National Museum, I decided to stop by the Los Angeles Central Library on the way back since I haven’t been inside in a while. I was too late for the free public tours that they offer, but I decided to just do one of one … Continue reading