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Sweden awoke Monday to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after neither of the country's blocs secured a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for a far-right party.

A career retrospective for the Oakland-based Chinese-American painter, who died on Aug. 7, opens at the National Portrait Gallery on August 27.

After his military retirement, Chief Petty Officer Joshua Ives sifted through more than 15,000 photographs he took in Afghanistan. He created a mixed-media project called Noble Eagle.

Experience an evening of palate pleasing tastes in Mission Hills, one of San Diego’s premiere dining destinations. Our restaurant owners, chefs, cheese mongers, baristas, bakers, and ice cream and popsicle makers will create preparations sure to captivate your taste buds. From international to local, twenty-five participating purveyors of delicious tastes, including long established and very new arrivals in Mission Hills, and even a recipient of the prestigious 2021 Michelin Plate award, will be featured at the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills happening on Wednesday, October 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Included in the price of each ticket is Old Town Trolley ticket holder transportation to within steps of each participating venue. The more than 5 mile taste route including West Lewis Street, Ft. Stockton Drive, Goldfinch Street, West Washington Street, Reynard Way and India Street, promises to make the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills the best ever! The trolley route and trolley stops are listed on the back of each ticket. Every fifteen minutes a trolley will pick up and drop off at designated trolley stops, marked with a red star on the route map. 2021 Taste of Mission Hills venues include: • Bar by Red Door • Cake – Your Local Bakery • Cardellino • Dixie Pops • El Indio • Farmers Bottega and more! Get tickets here! Advanced purchase: $30 (available until October 12 at 11:59 p.m.) Day-of-event purchase: $35 Follow our social media! 2021 Taste of Mission Hills on Facebook Mission Hills BID on Facebook Mission Hills BID on Instagram For more information, please visit the 9th Annual Taste of Mission Hills website or call (619) 559-9502.

On view Nov. 13 – Feb. 5, 2022 Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Cannon Art Gallery’s ninth Invitational exhibition features the work of five San Diego County artists; Samantha Barrymore (Carlsbad), Brad Maxey (San Diego), Griselda Rosas (Chula Vista), Jiela Rufeh (Encinitas), and Melissa Walter (La Mesa), selected by gallery curator Karen McGuire from the 2021 Juried Biennial exhibition. Pictured: Detail of Melissa Walter's "Gravitational Lensing" work, photographed by Michael Andrew. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday: Noon - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Masks are required.

From '5 works of art to see in San Diego in November' (KPBS feature) "Mình Sẽ Đi Về," is a forthcoming solo exhibition from San Diego artist Ellis Duc Luu, featuring new ink drawings based on the stories and events of Vietnam War refugees — plus the works serve as a letter of sorts from Luu to his family. The pieces are complicated, in process and aesthetics as well as in meaning. Luu is trying to encapsulate the grief and disruption caused by the Vietnam war into these works, as well as draw on what Luu believes are his own failures, in the French creative tradition of "le mal de vivre," or "the pain of living," which is an introspective exploration of self, flaws and purpose. Intricate details are layered within other intricate details, and white space is nearly nonexistent in Luu's work. Every corner of each 22 x 30" work is chock-full of lines, shapes, figures or swirls of ocean and storm. Read more here. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the gallery and artist: "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is Ellis Duc Luu’s second solo art exhibition. A series of ink drawings that depict the events of the Vietnam war and the refugees that were produced from the outcome. The artwork functions as both a narrative and a letter. One to provide a story of the conflict from an uncommon source. The other, is an intimate letter from the artist to his family. The series tries to weave complex themes of anti-war, grief, satire, and diaspora into a comprehensive vision. What separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom? It is the ability to tell stories, and how humanity can bring such power to these tales that it can warp the fabric of reality. "Mình Sẽ Đi Về" is a fairy tale about the many Vietnamese and southeast Asians who transformed into refugees due to imperialist involvement. On their backs, they carried strife and tribulations to survive in new lands with unknown tastes and scents. This story is to bring some equilibrium to the unbalanced narrative of many who lost their memories and homes. A piece to the ever growing chronicles of refugees around the world, past, present, and future. Location: Thumbprint Gallery Hours: Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment p: +1-858-354-6294 info(at)thumbprintgallery.com Related links: Thumbprint Gallery's website Thumbprint Gallery on Facebook Thumbprint Gallery on Instagram

Iranian American scholar Pardis Mahdavi was once arrested in Tehran for lecturing about Iran's sexual revolution. She wonders if the country's current wave of protests might result in regime change.

Our weekend arts picks include ElectricLouieLand's Anthology Series, Quint ONE, Ariel Quartet, BLK Box, Art Produce and a new massive, outdoor mural at Bread and Salt.

Drugmaker Merck has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its promising antiviral pill against COVID-19.

Jim Metzner has traveled far and wide to record sounds of the world and share them with listeners. The Library of Congress will preserve thousands of tapes and other items dating back to the 1970s.