Los Angeles. During its 200-year history, the city has drawn in waves of people seeking something special. From cattle and gold to the silver screen, the West Coast metropolis has always dangled the hope of making the impossible possible.
The sun-drenched vision of Venice Beach rollerbladers and Hollywood starlets has been ruptured in past decades by tensions of poverty and racial division. Now, middle-class people are flooding into former ganglands, as an electric fusion of cultures takes place.
Yet that’s always been the way with Los Angeles—the pressure to succeed versus easy living, darkness jostling the light… Meanwhile, the constantly shifting sprawl remains at the forefront of cuisine, music, and the arts.
In the end, it’s the people who shape the feel of a city. In Los Angeles, we spoke to gifted personalities: a hip-hop legend and music producer, a filmmaker and actress, a fashion designer and artist couple, a food expert, and a beach-side family. Our picks are complemented by a feature story, a photo showcase, and flash fiction, from global and local talents. It’s all about original minds and the creative vibe. Get lost in the sights, smells, and flavours of the city. Get lost in Los Angeles.
