L.A. Opera and its $32-million Ring

L.A. Opera and its $32-million Ring

The production of Richard Wagner's four-opera cycle is a big investment -- with big expectations. Here's what went into it.

The Aztecs, through old-world eyes

A Getty Villa exhibit explores how Europeans looked to ancient Rome to understand the Mexican empire.

Alfred Molina paints the town 'Red'

The onetime Tevye is heading back to Broadway, as tempestuous artist Mark Rothko.

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The virtual marathon

The virtual marathon

Run the course through L.A.'s streets in under 3ย… minutes.

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Win a Tahiti honeymoon

Win a Tahiti honeymoon

Get your friends to vote for your wedding announcement.

East met West for the first time in San Francisco in 1860

East met West for the first time in San Francisco in 1860

A group of Japanese samurai arrived to begin a three-month U.S. tour.

Luc Tuymans: Don't take his images at face value

Luc Tuymans: Don't take his images at face value

The Belgian artist shakes up notions of portraiture in particular and painting in general. He wants you to see with your brain.

'The Art of the Steal' wades into the move of the Barnes collection

'The Art of the Steal' wades into the move of the Barnes collection

The documentary likens the relocation to a hijacking. Critics say the movie presents a one-sided view.

Nan Martin dies at 82; prolific actress

Nan Martin dies at 82; prolific actress

Martin appeared in numerous plays and films and, over a 50-year span, TV shows. She earned honors including a Tony nomination, an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award and Washington's Helen Hayes Award.

Did David Burdeny copy Sze Tsung Leong's photographs?

Did David Burdeny copy Sze Tsung Leong's photographs?

The two artists' camps are in conflict over comparisons between the new Burdeny exhibition and a previous one by Leong.

Los Angeles during its growth spurt

Los Angeles during its growth spurt

Photographer Richard C. Miller loved to roam the city by car. Fortunately, he took his camera along. The pictures are on view at Craig Krull Gallery.