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One To Watch: Q&A with Photographer James Alexander

words by Live Fast Mag

February 20, 2020

His passion for the American Landscape began the day his father hung an American flag on his bedroom wall when he was 11 years old.

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Tabitha Denholm’s New Film Festival Is Part Creative Experience, Part Summer Camp, and Entirely in Celebration of Women in Film

words by Alison Green

September 19, 2019

WUTI Goes IdyllWILD is shaking up the typical film festival format and spotlighting a stellar line up of women filmmakers, from industry trailblazers to up and coming creatives.

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Sweat, Sleep, and the Sea: Navigating Work and Wellness with Natalia McDonald of Freedom Models

words by Alison Green

June 5, 2019

We chat with the in-demand model agent about the common misconceptions about her job, the beauty of setting boundaries, and how she learned to make wellness not just a priority, but a daily practice.

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Just like Heaven: Meet Ariel Beesley, Whose Dreamy, Danceable EP Has Us in Our Feelings

words by Alison Green

March 6, 2019

Catch her live at The Peppermint Club in WeHo this Saturday 3/9!

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Renee Parkhurst’s Haunting “HIDE” Is Part Photography Exhibit and Part Social Experiment

words by Alison Green

March 28, 2019

The LA based photographer’s latest exhibit turned experience attempts to untangle our society’s obsession with invasiveness. Catch it 3/29 at the Los Feliz Philosophical Research Society!

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A Mirage in the Desert: Wanda Orme on Her Debut Poetry Collection, “The Becoming Light of Water”

words by Alison Green

January 30, 2019

We discuss her creative process, the magnetic pull of certain places, and her upcoming installation for the Bombay Beach Biennale.

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Meet the Rising Star Whose Genre-Bending Pop Has Enough Soul to Fill a Galaxy

words by Kirsten Judson

January 26, 2019

We get deep with singer-songwriter Amber Mark about how music can be a form of both therapy and escape, and what it’s like to get Sade’s seal of approval.

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Junior High’s Faye Orlove on the Importance of Vulnerability IRL and Why Teenage Girls Are Going to Save the World

words by Alison Green

February 4, 2019

Support this art gallery and community center by snagging your ticket to their fundraising gala on February 7th. Let’s raise a glass to art, activism, inclusivity, and the next generation!

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Electric Lady: machineheart’s Stevie Scott on the Importance of Following Your Instincts

words by Alison Green

February 8, 2019

We chat with the LA based songstress about why instinct is the key to creativity and how Kate Bush reminds her to keep it weird. machineheart’s debut album, People Change, is out now!

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Dreaming of LA with DJ and Photographer Myles Hendrik

words by Alison Green

January 29, 2019

We chat with the legend himself about how he sets the mood for Hollywood royalty and why Los Angeles is his ultimate muse. Catch his work at PhotoLA this weekend!

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Los Angeles Plays Itself: Ashley Noelle’s “Los Angeles Series” Is a Love Letter to LA’s Iconic Architecture

words by Alison Green

November 6, 2018

We chat with the photographer who is documenting the pockets of history that make our shape-shifting city so special.

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Meet Light Layer, the Women-Led Production Company Championing Women’s Stories and Challenging Hollywood’s Status Quo

words by Alison Green

October 23, 2018

Get to know the dynamic and driven duo behind the barrier-breaking Light Layer Productions.

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Lauren Kai’s Short Film “Cut from the Same Cloth” Is an Exuberant Reminder That Representation Matters

words by Alison Green

September 21, 2018

A reminder of the myriad hardships women of color face in the fashion industry, this short fashion film is as stunning as it is empowering.

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Renée Parkhurst’s Experiential “PURE” Probes the Push and Pull Between Innocence and Wickedness

words by Alison Green

August 31, 2018

The LA-based photographer’s debut solo show, which takes place in a Gothic church this Sunday, is much more than just an exhibit – it’s an experience.

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Art Meets Activism: Sexy Beast Is Fighting for Planned Parenthood’s Rights, One Creative Collaboration at a Time

words by Alison Green

August 26, 2018

We chat with the inspiring women behind the platform connecting LA’s creative community with opportunities to use their talent, vision, and influence to raise money and awareness for Planned Parenthood LA.

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Portfolio Refresh: Q&A with Photographer Graham Dunn

words by Alison Green

July 27, 2018

“The best photos seem to hint at something beyond what you’re actually seeing; a narrative, an emotion, nostalgia.”

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Kickstarter Watch: Chelsea Leyland’s “Separating the Strains” Is a Stigma-Shattering Crusade For Medicinal Cannabis

words by Alison Green

August 8, 2018

We chat with the DJ and epilepsy/cannabis activist about her transformative journey with medicinal CBD and the importance of speaking up in the face of stigma.

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Lone Wolf: Georgi Kay’s New Release Is Both a Battle Cry and a Lullaby

words by Erin Rose Belair

July 11, 2018

We chat with musician Georgi Kay about the creation of Lone Wolf, reliving your childhood, and why mint tea makes everything better. 

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This Is America: Cleon Peterson’s “Blood & Soil” At Over The Influence

words by Alison Green

July 6, 2018

We chat with the Los Angeles based artist about the inspiration behind his political new series and the importance of artists speaking truth to power in moments of cultural crisis.

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A Writer’s Soul with an Entrepreneurial Mind: Meet Tanwi Nandini Islam

words by Kiran Bath

June 25, 2018

A Q&A with the novelist, perfumer, and activist whose bold feminist fragrance line Hi Wildflower Botanica is redefining how we think of beauty standards.

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Albert Watson on Fotografiska’s Groundbreaking New Photo Book and the Provocative Power of Photography

words by Alison Green

June 4, 2018

We chat with the legendary photographer about the Swedish powerhouse’s ode to photography and the importance of leaving room for surprises, both in photography and in life.

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Rebel with a Cause: Meet Hairdresser Turned Rock & Roll Queen Lauren Ruth Ward

words by Alison Green

May 14, 2018

We chat with the queer singer/songwriter about the inspiration behind her powerful debut album and the importance of following your dreams, no matter where they take you.

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Meet Joanie Del Santo, the Model and Creative Who Brought LA’s Other People’s Children Pop Up to Life

words by Alison Green

March 27, 2018

We chat with co-curator of Other People’s Children about putting together the debut group exhibition and why it’s important for artists to have no restraints.

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Art for All: Co-LAb Gallery’s Kristin Hector on the Importance of Making Accessible Art

words by Alison Green

May 19, 2017

In conversation with the owner of Highland Park’s Co-LAb Gallery about her dedication to featuring work from emerging local artists.