Whitewash

The stark side of sunny LA in a book of contrasts

Back in 2002, photographer Nicholas Alan Cope picked up his camera and moved across the country from Maryland to Los Angeles, the city he documents in his new book “Whitewash.” Cope’s LA is one of stark geometric architecture rendered in black and white, a far cry from the colorful Hollywood glitz the city so often tries to project. By harnessing the bright, Southern California sun, …

Interview: Bryant Ng of The Spice Table

How one chef is preserving the culture of street food in his restaurant and on a global scale

In Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, the red brick building that houses The Spice Table has become known as the go-to spot for the soulful flavors of Southeast Asia. With a menu highlighting some of his favorite dishes inspired by travels to Singapore and Vietnam, Chef Bryant Ng has cooked his way into the hearts his customers, critics and influential magazine editors. For Ng translation …

Walls by Miranda Donovan

Miranda Donovan builds up and breaks through walls for her third solo show

With her first show “Lost World of Innocence” (2008) selling out before she even arrived for the private view and several pieces from the second show, “The Home Unleashed” (2011), bought up by British art collector of the moment Frank Cohen, Miranda Donovan has established credibility as one of a stable of street artists represented by Lazarides Art. With her new body of work Donovan …