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LA Sports Arena, Architecture’s Odd Couple, Aaron Axelrod, Prince of Venice

Hosted by Frances Anderton Jul. 12, 2016

The LA Memorial Sports Arena is nearing demolition, and fans can bid to take a piece of it home. Historian Howard Hugh dishes on architects Philip Johnson and Frank Lloyd Wright’s “frenemy” relationship. Ayahuasca inspires Aaron Axelrod’s installation at Barnsdall Art Park. And an exiled Italian prince is making a splash in LA’s food truck scene.

Photo: Aaron Axelrod (Nick Tatone)

From this Episode:

LA Memorial Sports Arena

It’s the end of an era for the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, which has closed its doors after 57 years. It hosted legendary sports events, political conventions and...

8 min

Architecture's Odd Couple

Philip Johnson was one of the most influential American architects of the past century, and so was Frank Lloyd Wright. Even though they were unlike in architectural style,...

12 min

Aaron Axelrod

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House drew design inspiration from a flower. Now the house and Barnsdall Art Park are about to get bathed in swirling colors and shapes...

3 min

Prince of Venice

Food trucks in LA are constantly outpacing each other with look and cuisine – but who can top fresh pasta brought to you by an actual Italian prince? Emanuele Filiberto di...

5 min

Credits

Host:
Frances Anderton

Producers:
Frances Anderton, Avishay Artsy

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