A Talk Through Pier History

Los Angeles-based artists Harrison Kinnane Smith and Hunter Baoengstrum lead a walking tour of West Adams, stopping at sites tied to the neighborhood's history of legal advocacy for Black homeownership. The tour draws comparisons between present-day investment and development in the Jefferson Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and the adjacent West Adams Qualified Opportunity Zones.

The Getty Villa's architecture and gardens are modeled after the ancient Villa dei Papiri in Italy. Discover its rich archaeological, mythological, and cultural roots in this 45-minute tour.

The Virgin and Child tenderly embrace as Jesus presses his cheek against Mary’s while she holds her son tightly. Joseph holds a spoon and lidded bowl.