Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

A series on the new Catholic cathedral in downtown Los Angeles.

Cathedral Embodies Spiritual Journey

September 2, 2002

ARCHITECTURE REVIEW

Cathedral Embodies Spiritual Journey

Austere and slightly atavistic in its mysticism, the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is a landmark of remarkable architectural intelligence.

September 2, 2002

ART REVIEW

Commissioned Works Don't Soar to New Cathedral's Heights

The works of art commissioned for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels don't begin to approach the pungent complexity of what the building's celebrated Spanish architect has attempted. José Rafael Moneo's cathedral design creates a powerful experience for a visitor; the lackluster art mostly just describes it.

September 2, 2002

Thoughts on the L.A. Cathedral

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