Art Talk

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Edward Goldman visits several promising exhibitions and considers artistic determination.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp says that drawing was an essential tool in revealing the unconscious to Surrealists.

Edward Goldman reassures us that reports of the demise of the Downtown art scene have been greatly exaggerated.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp recalls the art and legacy of one of LA's great Conceptual artists

With presidential debates dominating the national conversation, Edward looks for someplace to give him a sense of peace and beauty.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about the artist's small skyscraper in Pasadena.

Edward Goldman discusses good artists who are also engaging and provocative speakers.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp discusses the influence of the Institute of Design's Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind and Ray Metzker. (Special time: 5:50pm)

Edward Goldman wonders why art is a forbidden subject in the presidential debates.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp says that Schimmel's departure leaves a real void at MoCA.

Edward Goldman talks about a love affair between Paris and LA.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp previews Art Platform in Santa Monica, Frieze in London and FIAC in Paris, all opening in the next three weeks.

Stealing from Gertrude Stein, Edward claims that wherever and whenever we see it, "good art is good art is good art," but still, the presentation is important.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about the completely original art of an artist of the 1960's Ferus gallery.

Edward Goldman runs all over town, getting drunk on art.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp and Lisa Napoli talk about John Cage and his lasting influence on artists such as Steve Roden.

Edward Goldman talks about the 18th Century portraits that echo his feelings about the cultural and political events of today.

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp discusses Motoi Yamamoto's Saltworks at Loyola Marymount University's Laband Art Gallery.

Edward Goldman admits that the enigmatic works of Los Angeles-based artist Alison Saar startle, disturb and attract him in equal measure.

Edward Goldman talks about cool art exhibitions to visit to escape the scorching heat.