Artist Spotlight: Noni Olabisi
Noni Olabisi is one of LA's most well regarded visual artists. Artist and muralist with over 25 years experience, receiving many awards...
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LA Commons Staff
- Mar 25, 2021
Nobuko Miyamoto
"I sometimes feel like I’m a bull in the china shop in the JA community. But I just have to talk about this. These stories comes from...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jan 28, 2021
John O’Neal
"John O’Neal, co-founder of FST and founding Artistic Director of Junebug Productions has centered his work on stories because, as he...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jan 14, 2021
An Influential Legacy
John Outterbridge For details about the life of John Outterbridge who died late last year, visit these links: https://www.latimes.com/obi...
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LA Commons Staff
- Nov 11, 2020
Bruce Lemon Jr.
We have had a love/love relationship with Bruce Lemon for years. One of our programming partners in his native Watts and a beloved emcee...
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LA Commons Staff
- Sep 22, 2020
Liliflor Ramirez
Liliflor Ramirez Liliflor Ramirez, Cihuatlzin Mujer Guerrera, Acrylic on canvas, 12” x 120”, 2017 What is your approach to artmaking? My...
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LA Commons Staff
- Sep 10, 2020
Grace Lynne Haynes
Grace Lynne Haynes CONGRATULATIONS GRACE! A lead artist on several LA Commons’ projects, Grace’s art recently graced (haha!) a second...
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LA Commons Staff
- Sep 10, 2020
Tamica Washington Miller
Tamica Washington Miller Tamica is a member of the legendary Washington family of artists in Los Angeles which includes the illustrious...
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LA Commons Staff
- Aug 26, 2020
Najite Agindotan
Najite Agindotan, Founder, Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks A master drummer, who has worked with luminaries from across the...
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LA Commons Staff
- Aug 26, 2020
Wezi
Wezi (Zambia) We are thrilled to feature as part of Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks this year, Zambian performing artist Wezi. ...
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LA Commons Staff
- Aug 11, 2020
Adunni & Nefretiti
Adunni & Nefretiti Bio: Adunni & Nefretiti is a multiple award winning all female singing group established in 2006 by Ms. Orobiyi...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jul 30, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Nyambo and Kay Anuluoha
Nyambo and Kay Anuluoha Kutula by Africana Bio: 40+ years ago Francesca Anuluoha emigrated from Zambia to Los Angeles where she met her...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jul 16, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Linafornia
Linaforia The act of repurposing defines the creative vision of Los Angeles beatsmith Linafornia. She grew up around Leimert Park, the...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jul 16, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Diamanta von Lieshdek
Diamanta von Lieshdek of KiT (Kuenta i Tambu) Born on the sunny island Aruba, Diamanta is a multi talented artist who most enjoys using...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jul 1, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Don Mattera
Don Mattera (South Africa) "Azanian Love Song" by Don Mattera Like a tall oak I lift my arms to catch the wind with bruised fingers and...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jul 1, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Mazisi Kunene
Mazisi Kunene (South Africa) As many of his former UCLA students, Ben Caldwell remembers his time under the tutelage of Professor Mazisi...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jun 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Viviam Caroline
Viviam Caroline (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) Trained by Oludum Founder and Samba Reggae creator, Neguinho do Samba, Viviam has been a leader...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jun 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Rene Fisher Mims
Rene Fisher Mims Rene Fisher-Mims is one of the lead artist organizers and co-founders of the Festival of Masks. She is a dancer,...
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LA Commons Staff
- Jun 4, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Ronieka Pinkney
Meet Ronieka Pinkey Festival of Masks Lead Artist Ronieka Pinkney is a multidisciplinary artist from the Willowbrook Neighborhood in Los...
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LA Commons Staff
- May 28, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Adunni & Nefertiti
Meet Adunni & Nefertiti 2013 Festival of Masks International Artists in Residence Adunni & Nefertiti is a multiple award winning all...
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