Carolina Miranda Reviews Three LA Shows: Tom of Finland, Betye Saar, Esther Pearl Watson

In a recent review for The New York Times, Carolina Miranda covers three art gallery shows currently on view in Los Angeles. The first is a group exhibition centered on the work of Tom of Finland, the influential Finnish artist known for his homoerotic drawings that have had a profound impact on gay culture and art. The second show features Betye Saar, the celebrated African American artist, presenting what is described as 'wearable art,' a departure from her usual assemblage works. The third exhibition showcases Esther Pearl Watson's paintings of spaceships, which are inspired by her childhood memories of UFO sightings in Texas. These reviews are part of Miranda's weekly column 'Newly Reviewed,' which highlights notable shows across the city. The article was published on August 6, 2026, and is part of the Times' ongoing coverage of the Los Angeles art scene.