Erotic soap-bubble sculptures are only part of this artist's story

Filipino artist David Medalla couldn't draw. A curiously absorbing exhibition at the Hammer Museum in L.A. shows why that doesn't matter.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 28, 2024 Review: Erotic soap-bubble sculptures are just part of David Medalla's story at the Hammer Museum Filipino artist David Medalla couldn't draw. A curiously absorbing exhibition at the Hammer Museum in L.A. shows why that doesn't matter. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Why the War and Treaty keeps blowing the roof off every awards show in country music Ahead of a SoFi Stadium gig with the Rolling Stones, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter of the War and Treaty talk about finding a home in Nashville. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Horizon,' Costner's western, is drab, overindulged tedium. Ready for 7 more hours of it? Returning to the director's chair for a planned four-part epic, the "Dances With Wolves" star has lost sight of narrative momentum and compelling storytelling. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Comedy Central pulls old episodes of 'The Daily Show,' 'The Colbert Report' from website This week, Comedy Central yanked hundreds of episodes of "The Daily Show," "The Colbert Report" and other late-night programs dating back decades from the network website. SHARE       READ MORE 'We have faith in our federal partners': Graceland fraud case takes another turn The Tennessee Attorney General's Office will turn over its investigation into Graceland's fraud case to federal law enforcement. SHARE       READ MORE Redd Kross celebrates 45 years of weird L.A. power pop with a full-throttle 'third act' Brothers Steve and Jeff McDonald go all-in on their third act as a band with a doc, memoir and new album produced by Josh Klinghoffer SHARE       READ MORE 'The Bear' moves like music, and Season 3 is beautifully arranged "The Bear" has returned for a new season, and its episodes are formed much like an album with different tracks. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW