Corita Kent used her bold silkscreens to advocate for social change during the 1960s. A new center in downtown L.A. honors her work while in the city and beyond.
The allure of a Catholic nun creating striking graphic silkscreens that embodied the 1960s peace and love ethos was irresistible. In 1967, Corita Kent made the cover of Newsweek Magazine.
Join Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton for a bold re-examination of the music of the ’60s. Hamilton and his guests tease out the musical subtleties and historical origins of songs by Bob Dylan ...
It was a banner year for music with Jimi Hendrix performing at the first Monterey Pop Festival, The Doors releasing their first album, and Aretha Franklin releasing the enduring hit “Respect.” To see ...
She was drawn to the bold graphics of Pop Art, making serigraphs so that her ... they're still supporting the mission of Sister Corita 60 years later.” This story originally appeared in Los ...