Design and Architecture
The ‘Real L.A.’ in the Artist's Imagination
A writer, a photographer and a street artist discuss how they capture the “real LA” in their work.
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenA writer, a photographer and a street artist discuss how they capture the “real LA” in their work.
Banner image by Robbie Conal and Deborah Ross.
In this episode
3 storiesMichael Connelly Brings Bosch and his Los Angeles to TV
Michael Connelly has written nineteen novels -- the latest is the The Burning Room -- featuring the LAPD homicide detective Hieronymous (Harry) Bosch. Now Bosch is coming alive, in a TV series being shot in studio and on location in Los Angeles. Connelly talks about the LA sites that play strong characters in his books.
Read the story12 minSofas of LA
Andrew Ward is an assistant director and photographer whose recent project, Sofas of LA, consists of photographing abandoned sofas spotted on L.A.’s streets and reporting them to the city. What do abandoned sofas and mattresses tell us about life in Los Angeles?
Read the story7 minRobbie Conal Brings An Owl’s View to LAX
Guerrilla poster artist Robbie Conal and his wife, film title designer Deborah Ross, will trade in political satire for an owl’s view of Los Angeles, with “Street Wise,” opening in Terminal 6 at LAX at the end of October.
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