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Rita Leon
Rita Leon
Jose Espinoza
Jose Espinoza
Andreina Giron
Andreina Giron
“El Segundo” exhibition - and what follows
“El Segundo” exhibition - and what follows
Jacqueline Valenzuela
Jacqueline Valenzuela
That first burnout was a doozie
That first burnout was a doozie
Mark Hocutt
Mark Hocutt
Gloria Sanchez
Gloria Sanchez
Hugo Lomeli
Hugo Lomeli
Phyrun Deab
Phyrun Deab

podcast episodes

With The Artist
With The Artist - Jose Espinoza
With The Artist - Jose Espinoza

Our second feature from this summer’s El Segundo exhibition focuses on Jose Espinoza. A Mexican painter and illustrator residing in Long Beach, CA; we get to hear more about his amalgamation of the indigenous and contemporary.

With The Artist - Andreina Giron
With The Artist - Andreina Giron

Off the heels of our Summer 2024 exhibition, El Segundo, we begin our second season of artist features with a spotlight on Inglewood native Andreina Giron.

With The Artist - Mark Hocutt and Jacqueline Valenzuela
With The Artist - Mark Hocutt and Jacqueline Valenzuela

We kick off 2022 with Los Angeles’ most dynamic, artistic duo in the Southern California Lowrider scene.

With The Artist - Gloria GEM Sanchez
With The Artist - Gloria GEM Sanchez

We began June with artist and friend Gloria “Gem” Sanchez, learning about her work and the path it provides to her family history and cultural ancestry.

With The Artist - Hugo Lomeli
With The Artist - Hugo Lomeli

We sat down with him to dive deeper into his journey as a student and teacher, and examine his approach to the art of mural making.

With the Artist - Phyrun Deab
With the Artist - Phyrun Deab

We sit down with Phyrun to discuss concept art, videogames, and industry goals.

With the Artist - Isai Of Los Angeles
With the Artist - Isai Of Los Angeles

We sit down with Isai to learn more about his paintings and his experience in the South Central, Los Angeles community.

With the Artist - Brianna Correa
With the Artist - Brianna Correa

We re-visit Brianna Correa in her home studio to see what’s changed since our first interview.

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