Kristopher Gee

Los Angeles

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News

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Multimedia installation in SoCal explores Mission grape, wine history

3 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Eva Aguila's multimedia installation uses the history of the Mission grape and wine production in the Catholic Mission System to examine the effects of colonization on Indigenous culture, labor and language. The installation includes sculpture, linens stained with ink made from Mission grapes, video and infrasound recordings.
Musical tribute to civil rights pioneer has West Coast premiere

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

LOS ANGELES — The West Coast Singer LGBTQ+ Chorus is premiering "Sincerley Yours, Pauli Murray," a work celebrating the civil rights pioneer, while the Pauli Murray Center in North Carolina faces the sudden termination of a $331,000 federal grant. The federal grant was terminated due to changes in grant policy enacted by the Trump administration. The funding loss means the Pauli Murray Center must eliminate a staff position, halt national educational development and cancel a planned exhibition.
Jack Kirby's legacy from comic books to blockbusters

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

LOS ANGELES — The exhibition, which runs until March 2026, explores how Jack Kirby’s upbringing and historical events shaped his artistry and frames him as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Kirby’s characters include Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther and X-Men which now underpin a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry spanning publishing, films, merchandise and theme park attractions.
Strong Memorial Day box office stokes industry optimism

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

A strong Memorial Day weekend at the box office of $327 million, which surpasses 2013’s $314 million holiday weekend, kicks off a strong lineup of summer films through Labor Day. Strong box office returns encourage studios to increase production, but the future of film and TV production within the Los Angeles area hinges on the timely tax incentives to keep shooting cost-effective in the city.
Jeffrey Gibson's bold vision takes center stage at The Broad

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

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'Urban Birds: The Plasticene' connects species and uplifts voices

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

LOS ANGELES — “Urban Birds: The Plasticene” comes from the current geological epoch defined by the role of petroleum and plastics in the unfolding Sixth Age of Mass Extinction. The event consists of two separate concerts, one on May 10 and one on June 1, presenting an eclectic mix of musical genres, art, and performance. Find out more information here.
LA Louver celebrates 50 Years

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

LOS ANGELES — Having presented more than 660 exhibitions, covering well over 400 artists, the gallery helped elevate the LA art scene during what it says has been the most significant period of creative growth in Southern Californian history. Founder Peter Goulds chose Venice in the 1970s as the gallery's location due to the thriving community of artists in the area. The current exhibition surveys some of the many artists shown at the gallery over its 50-year history.
Japanese American National Museum seeks alternate funding amid federal cuts

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

LOS ANGELES — Kristen Hayashi, director of collections management for the Japanese American National Museum, or JANM for short, said that under new Trump administration guidelines it lost funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Art Division celebrates 15 years

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kristopher Gee

In his first words as Francis’ successor, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary evangelization.
Art Division celebrates 15 years

4 weeks ago | ny1.com | Kristopher Gee

Dan McCleary founded the Art Division, a community-based arts program, in 2010 to provide in-depth services to young adults aged 18-27. Art Division was founded to give young artists the professional training and academic support they need to succeed and transition into four-year colleges and successful careers. The campus has an extensive art library, painting and print-making studios and a gallery, and has gained the support of professional artists who donate their time as guest lecturers.