Design and Architecture
LA Sports Arena, Architecture’s Odd Couple, Aaron Axelrod, Prince of Venice
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.
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenPhoto: Aaron Axelrod (Nick Tatone)
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4 storiesLA 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 concerts. Bruce Springsteen nicknamed the venue “the dump that jumps.”
Read the story8 minArchitecture'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, philosophy and age, historian Hugh Howard argues in “Architecture’s Odd Couple” that the two were “frenemies” who bookended 20th century American architecture.
Read the story12 minAaron 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 inspired by a hallucinatory plant: ayahuasca.
Read the story3 minPrince 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 Savoia, grandson of the last king of Italy, has launched the “Prince of Venice” food truck featuring fresh pasta dishes by LA chef Mirko Paderno.
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