Magic Hour Turns Red: Artists and the Wildfires of Los Angeles
Los Angeles is famous for its golden light, but in 2025, that glow took on a haunting new hue as wildfires swept through the city’s creative heart. Studios in neighborhoods like Altadena and the Palisades became casualties, and the city’s artists faced the loss of both their workspaces and their sense of place.
• Relief efforts sprang up almost overnight, with initiatives like Grief and Hope rallying artists and gallery directors to raise nearly half a million dollars for those affected. Major museums joined forces, collecting $12 million to help artists and art workers recover.
• For many, the wildfires weren’t just a natural disaster—they were a test of community. Donation drives, mutual aid, and group exhibitions became lifelines, as artists rebuilt not only their studios but also their networks of support.
• The trauma lingers, yet so does resilience. Like the wildflowers that bloom after fire, Los Angeles’s creative spirit persists, reshaping itself in the ashes.
Even when the sky darkens, the city’s art finds new ways to shine.
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