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Posted on April 24, 2020April 29, 2020 by Laura Hyatt

Perspectives for the Pandemic

Sharing some of the articles and resources we have found helpful as we think about what it means to create and be productive in these unprecedented times:

Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure By Aisha S. Ahmad , The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 27, 2020

9 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Alexis Perrotta, The Idealist, April 21, 2020

3 Tips to Avoid WFH Burnout, Laura M. Giurge and Vanessa K. Bohns, Harvard Business Review, April 3, 2020

How to Create Screen-Life Balance When Life Has Shifted to Screens, Catherine Price, New York Times, April 24, 2020

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Los Angeles Nomadic Division remains steadfast in Los Angeles Nomadic Division remains steadfast in our belief that all are welcome in this country. The recent, and ongoing, displays of power against immigrant and undocumented communities, and the people who support them, has no place here.

LAND believes in the importance of gathering and showing up for one another, whether you’re supporting your neighbors or helping a stranger. We support Angelenos’ right to demonstrate and protest against recent events as part of a nationwide strike this Friday, January 30.

We hope we can all keep showing up for one another, in whatever way feels accessible, in the days ahead.

Photo by @ginaclyne. Graphic via @50501_socal.
Last year, we gathered at the Arlington Garden in Last year, we gathered at the Arlington Garden in Pasadena for “a lament (los angeles)” a performance by 2025 Mohn LAND grant recipient yétúndé ọlágbajú. Inspired by a facilitated slow reading of Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower,” led by Dr. Tamisha Tyler (@tamisha_tyler) and the Center for Restorative Justice (@thecentercommunity), ọlágbajú has been examining the conceptual differences between lamentation and grief as vehicles for processing current events and the reverberating implications of exploitative capitalism.

Commissioned by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), “a lament (los angeles)” builds on a previous performance, which took place at 500 Capp Street in San Francisco, with collaborators Titania Kumeh (@titaniaartmodel) and Nana Boateng. The performance created an open forum to express Queer, Black, and Indigenous collective lamentations and urgent calls for a new world. “a lament (los angeles)” was rooted by texts, songs, and prayers shared by the artist, collaborators, and community leaders: Helen Peña (@orange.mooon), Dr. Tamisha Tyler, Sonia Guiñansaca (@thesoniag), Tægen Meyers, Ashley Blakeney (@ladyblake23), Alexander Catanzarite, Kyla Carter (@_kylathecreator_), Astrid Kayembe, and Loveis Wise (@loveiswiseillu).

“I’m just hopeful that this can be a space for us to gather and to witness each other in our grief,” yétúndé shared, in a new video by @hrdwrker capturing the process and final performance. Tap the link in our bio to watch more.

“a lament” was commissioned by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and organized by Irina Gusin (@irina.gusin), LAND curator-at-large with support from Astrid Kayembe (@astrid.kayembe), LAND operations coordinator.

This project was funded through the Mohn LAND Grants established by Pamela and Jarl Mohn. The initiative provides Los Angeles-based artists resources and support to present site-responsive, transdisciplinary work across Los Angeles County.
New year, new Los Angeles Nomadic Division merch. New year, new Los Angeles Nomadic Division merch. We recently debuted a limited-edition collection of embroidered caps, socks, totes, and more. Visit the LAND shop at the link in our bio—only a few custom, hand-numbered crewnecks left!

Your merch purchases directly support LAND’s exhibitions, commissions, and programs.

Special thanks to Geraldine Chung (@gfnk) and Terence Teh (@entertehdragon). Photos by @ginaclyne.
It is difficult to grasp all that transpired, in L It is difficult to grasp all that transpired, in Los Angeles and across the world, this past year. Collectively, we witnessed immense devastation and change. How does an organization continue to operate as normal with this as the backdrop of our activities? We look to those that we serve: Artists.

Through all of the change and grief, artists continued to create. Through their creations, we gathered, still shaky and processing, but together. At soccer fields, freeways, parks, gardens, shopping malls, puppet shows, and rocket launches, we met across vast parts of this city, reminded of the joy and beauty that exists in every corner.

Thank you to all of the artists, collaborators, supporters, attendees, and the LAND team, that brought our mission to life over the past year. If you want to support our work, consider making a donation, purchasing some of our incredible new merch, or joining us at one of our many programs to come in the new year.

We can’t wait to show you what we have planned for 2026.

Photos by: Evan Bedford, Gina Clyne, Vincent Enrique Hernandez, Carlos Jaramillo, Star Montana, Carlos Sanchez, Adali Schell, and the LAND team.
LAND recently gathered with the artists we’ve wo LAND recently gathered with the artists we’ve worked with over the past year and the year ahead @2413hyperion for a holiday celebration. Attendees got a sneak peek of our latest drop of LAND merch: a limited-edition collection of items including new crewneck hoodies, hats, socks, and more. By purchasing LAND merch, you are directly supporting LAND’s public art commissions. All merch is now available for purchase through our webshop, with shipping and local pick up available (all fulfillment will take place in the new year).

We can’t wait for the year ahead. Consider supporting LAND by making a year-end donation, or shopping our stylish new merch. Info on both at the link in our bio.

We’ll share more about our merch in the new year, until then special thanks to Geraldine Chung (@gfnk) and Terence Teh (@entertehdragon) and all the amazing vendors we collaborated with. Video by @hrdwkr.
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