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A new special exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla showcases the work of Los Angeles artist Kelly Akashi, working with themes of memory, time and inheritance and the Japanese American internment during WWII.

Outdoor summer concerts get elevated at Layover, the InterContinental San Diego’s rooftop bar and poolside lounge, featuring acclaimed local bands & musicians during the 2024 Summer Sunset Live Music Series. Every Saturday through October 5 from 3 - 6 p.m., Layover will welcome a talented selection of local artists who will provide the soundtrack for your summer, performing at the rooftop lounge. Patrons can enjoy the live music for free, discounted Resort Pass to take a dip in the pool, unparalleled sunset views over the San Diego Bay along with island-inspired food and signature cocktails, and samples and swag from beverage partners. Stay Connected on Instagram

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For purveyors of an artform that’s famously permanent, tattoo artists sure like to switch things up. From independent collectives to the “stick and poke” tattoo, a new generation is leaving its mark.

Shared spaces are the future of our common life in the city. During the modernist era a term public space was used to define such places but the constitution of them were much more based on local economic and anthropocentric criteria, which allowed a strong touristification of public spaces and their transformation into the places of the production of private capital. As the so popular business construction PPP (private public partnership) didn’t deliver to the community realities, needs and/or desires for people inhabiting stressed circumstances of the area. As Marjetica Potrč states “the communities imagine the future city as a network of neighbourhoods and neither group was interested in public space, but they were all interested in shared space, community space,” it is important to follow some of the main paradigms of the changing world to therefore make a new agreement that is not human centred. Decolonizing methodologies can change the perception of ownership into caretaker. The first step is a definition of a new vocabulary based on trust and creating a ritual of transition within structuring new relationships in space. Doc. dr. Boštjan Bugarič is an architect, researcher, curator, critic and editor. Since 2014 he has been an editor at the open source community Architectuul in Berlin. For the University of Primorska in Koper he coordinated the accreditation and established the Faculty of Built Environment (2008-13), where he took a position of the acting dean (2011 – 2013). In 2017 was a research collaborator at Faculty of Architecture Ljubljana. He is a professor at the Visual art and Design department at the Faculty of Pedagogy in Koper. He exhibited at the U3 Triennial of Contemporary Art in Slovenia in MSUM+ Ljubljana (2013). Since 2016 he has been coordinating the Architectuul’s associated partnership at the Future Architecture Platform. Architectuul is a member of the LINA research project. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday.

From the organizers: November 11 - December 16 BEST PRACTICE is proud to present "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope," the first West Coast presentation of the work of Yue Nakayama. About the exhibition: "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope" functions as a sequel of an earlier video work Looking for Love (and Job) in which Fish washes up on the shores of a new land in search of Love. The fish - an alien species - encounters a different species (Pigeons) who is looking for a Job. Using a variety of everyday anecdotes, the original film explores migration, job security, and the structure of power and gender in contemporary society. In "I Get to Have My Own Private Hope," Fish and Pigeon go on a quest in search of the meaning of “work” prompted by the news of the extinction of bananas, and rent that is past due. This new video piece further questions today’s work conditions and societal structures through the precarity of Fish’s life and disappearing bananas. About the artist: Yue Nakayama works with video, text, and installation. Her practice is centered on reinterpreting minor histories, memories, and personal anecdotes to stage an absurd intervention that disrupts our social expectations and perceptions. Using narrative as a foundation, her projects encompass diverse topics, with recurring themes including belief systems, power dynamics, and issues surrounding cultural, gender, and societal identities. Her work has been exhibited and screened at museums and film festivals including Onion City Film Festival, IL, White Columns, NY, Diverse Works, TX, Contemporary Art Center New Orleans, LA, Visual Art Center UT Austin, TX, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX, and ICA Philadelphia, PA. She is the recipient of the Carol Crow Memorial Fellowship from the Houston Center of Photography, the Programmer’s Award from the Athens International Film Festival, the Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough Fund from the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. The fellowships and residencies she has attended include Skowhegan, the Core Program, Vermont Studio Center, OX-Bow, and Lighthouse Works. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the New Yorker, Peripheral Visions, and Glasstire. She currently lives and works in San Diego, CA where she teaches in the Department of Visual Art at the University of California, San Diego. Related links: Best Practice: website | Instagram

One of the joys of watching the Olympics is getting sucked into sports you’ve barely heard of. If you still need that feeling in your life, these sports are out beyond the Olympic fringe.

Join us for an extraordinary, multi-sensory experience that celebrates the power of compassion and sustainability. Our event focuses on the timeless cycle of abundance that begins with reducing waste and culminates in nourishing all. Celebrate the alchemical journey of food – how it sustains, uplifts, and contributes to a sustainable future. It's a reminder that, with nourishment and support, anyone can flourish. Hosted by the Lingham Foundation in partnership with SA Harvest, it's your chance to join a global movement dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste. SA Harvest's mission extends beyond food rescue; It's about transforming lives on a national scale and securing a sustainable future. With 10.3 million tons of food wasted annually in South Africa and 20 million people facing critical food vulnerability, collaboration is key to ending hunger and reducing the environmental impact of food waste. Support SA Harvest at Eternal Harvest and become a catalyst for transformation. A $1000 donation can provide 20,000 meals, impacting hearts and lives. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. About The Event Live Auction: Bid on unique art pieces and exclusive experiences, where every bid fuels change. Sharon Katz and Peace Train Performance: Sharon Katz was born in Nelson Mandela Bay and has used her music for social activism around the world. She has also been featured on Sting's Carnival! album with Elton John, Tina Turner, and more. Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of how a meal can lead to transformed lives and a more sustainable world. Let’s sow the seeds of a better tomorrow while reaping the eternal harvest that our planet generously offers. SA Harvest has partnered with CAF America, a registered 501(c)(3) organization and a global fiscal sponsor. Donations made through this event and collaboration ensure donors can benefit from a US tax deduction while adhering to all US tax laws. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Experts predict funding cuts and policy changes. But Trump and Newsom appear to agree on encampment sweeps.