Tag: 2021
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Iva Bittová
Hailing from the Czech Republic, Iva Bittová is one of Europe’s most innovative and celebrated artists. She began her career as an actor in the mid-1970s, appearing in several Czech and Slovak feature films. Born to famed Roma violinist Bittó Kálmán, she began playing violin and singing at a very early age. By 1990, her…
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Kany Diabaté
Born into a family of artists, French dancer/choreographer Kany Diabaté began her training at just five years old in Paris, and later at Le Ballet National du Senegal in Dakar. Her deep connection to African movement and rhythm became the foundation of her artistry, shaping her unique approach to the art form. As she expanded…
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Yamma Ensemble
Yamma Ensemble‘s members stay true to the character of the Middle East, the region where they were born and raised. Their soulful Sephardic and Mizrahi music is accompanied by ancient musical instruments typical of the region, including kopuz, duduk, and hand drums. They perform the traditional music of the various Jewish diasporas (from Yemen, Babylon,…
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East is Eden
In partnership with KCET, the Luckman presents East is Eden from their critically-acclaimed Artbound Series. The film investigates arts practices from our local communities of East of Los Angeles, venturing from Lincoln Heights to San Bernardino. Featuring a live studio performance by Chicano Batman, whose music fuses funk, R&B, Latin soul, bossa nova, psychedelia, and pop. The film introduces the group Metralleta…
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Dance on Camera
This series presents the work of filmmakers from Denmark, Canada, Israel, and the United States, ranging from expressive narratives to experimental short films, plus five illuminating panel discussions with filmmakers and contributors. Dance on Camera presents a broad range of films including documentaries, shorts, features, experimental works, and music videos that celebrate the immediacy of dance…
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Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos has been adapted for centuries from its pre-colonial roots to the popular depictions in mass media today. Inspired by rich Oaxacan traditions, it was brought to East Los Angeles in the 1970s as a way to enrich and reclaim Chicano identity through a small celebration at Self Help Graphics and Art.…
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Andy Warhol
Past Exhibition This exhibition closed on April 30, 2022. This exhibition of over 70 works presents an expansive dive into Andy Warhol’s most renowned and prolific periods of creation via Polaroids, gelatin prints, and never-before-exhibited silkscreens. Andy Warhol’s contribution to the art world as a unique interpreter of American culture catapulted him to international fame…
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Yohai Cohen
Yohai Cohen is an internationally renowned oud player and vocalist celebrated for his mastery of the traditional music of his Moroccan and Andalusian heritage. His performances weave together the rich musical traditions of North Africa, blending cha’abi (popular) rhythms with classical influences. Singing in Arabic, Hebrew, and Ladino, Yohai’s artistry bridges cultures, carrying forward centuries-old…
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Cinco De Mayo
The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A minor holiday in Mexico, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the United States, with the largest celebration typically held right here in Los Angeles. Cinco…
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Candice Pillay
South African R&B singer and songwriter Candice Pillay has made a significant impact on the global music industry with her distinctive voice and exceptional songwriting talent. Growing up in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, she was influenced by a diverse range of musical styles, from traditional African sounds to contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Determined to pursue a…
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Cesar Chavez
In collaboration with KCET, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA is proud to present a one-time stream of ARTBOUND: La Raza. In East Los Angeles during the late 1960s and 1970s, a group of young activists used creative tools like writing and photography as a means for community organizing, providing a…
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Ballet Folklórico de México Amalia Hernández Virtual
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández make their highly anticipated return with an acclaimed repertory that brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations through the modern era. Their repertory includes more than 40 ballets of exquisite choreography that pay homage to local dance traditions from over 60 regions…
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Naiveté of Flowers
Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “bracingly contemporary,” Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet is an inspiring ensemble of dancers that breaks the traditional mold and reinvigorates this classic medium. A favorite of the Luckman stage, Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet will present the full-length ballet, Naivete of Flowers (Acts 1 & 2), set to the music…
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Joshua Tree Symphony
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA presents a virtual performance of Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet’s Joshua Tree Symphony set to original music by by Czech composer Zbynek Mateju. Choreography: Raiford Rogers Dancers: Sadie Black, Bobby Briscoe, Joshua Brown, Kate Highstrete, Chelsea Paige Johnston, David Kim, Theresa Knudson, Tigran Sargsyan, Nicole Sievers, Mate Szentes, Elizabeth…
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Black History Month
In collaboration with KCET, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA is proud to present a one-time stream of ARTBOUND: Black History Month Special featuring the work of African American artists in Southern California, including the assemblage sculptures of Noah Purifoy; William Pope.L’s large-scale installation “Trinket;” Candacy Taylor’s photographic exploration of beauty shop culture;…
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Dance & Dialogue
Dance and Dialogue, in partnership with the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA, presents: Dance and Dialogue Middle School Workshop February 5th, 9AM – 12:20PM Schools are invited to bring their students virtually to our annual workshop which brings teens from all over the city of Los Angeles together to connect with each…