Stop by the Metro Art table at the LA Times Festival of Books to collect free artwork posters celebrating LA neighborhoods served by Metro, from the unique perspective of artists.

RSVP NOW >> Hear from artist Todd Gray at this rare inside look at the vision behind some of L.A.’s most engaging contemporary art projects. Gray will be in conversation with scholar and curator Dr. Tiffany E. Barber about his newly commissioned work for LACMA, Octavia’s Gaze, as well as his public art projects across Los Angeles, including a new Metro Art commission for Wilshire/La Cienega station, giving insight into his inspirations, creative process, and approach to making art for both museums and public spaces. Following the talk at LACMA from 2–3 pm, attendees will be able to view Octavia’s Gaze and other artworks in the David Geffen Galleries. At 4 pm, Gray will lead a Metro Art tour at Metro's Wilshire/La Cienega station, where he will share his new public artwork Mining the Archive: S. Charles Lee, Architect. Please allow at least 10 minutes to walk from LACMA to the Wilshire/Fairfax station entrance, where the tour will depart at 4 pm sharp. TAP cards will be distributed to tour attendees, while supplies last. Co-presented with Metro Art. Attendees …