Arts & Entertainment

A Collector’s Guide to Art Authentication and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Buying expensive art requires a good eye and, presumably, a strong stomach. Judd Grossman, a lawyer in Manhattan who helps clients in the purchase of high-priced works of art, principally writing purchase agreements and occasionally taking a misrepresentation to court, said that art collecting involves “trusting your gut” and having “an appetite for risk.” Buying […]

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The Most Exciting New L.A. Restaurants to Try This Spring

As we bid adieu to winter, Los Angeles prepares to welcome spring with longer days, sunnier skies and a plethora of new restaurants. While there have certainly been some devastating hospitality industry losses due to both rising costs and the tragic Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, these ambitious openings

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‘The Residence’ Review: Murder at the White House In This Diverting Mystery Series

A TV murder mystery has an eternal appeal, typically captivating viewers with a slow revelation of clues that allows the audience to be part of the discovery. It’s a genre that can shift its tone easily, from serious drama to witty comedy, and television detectives have long been beloved characters. The Residence, created by Paul

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Photoshop and Paintbrushes: Emiliano Ponzi’s New Exhibition is the Best of Both Worlds

This week, the Philippe Labaune Gallery introduced “Together” to the art district’s community. Critics and art lovers packed the small gallery to take in the 16 acrylic paintings in Ponzi’s new collection. A traditional medium for a not-so-traditional process. Ponzi’s process began with pen and paper: “I began by writing some diary pages, as if

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