Helms Digest

  • Peter Shire’s Grand Tour is Arcana’s Pick for May

    The May pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is Peter Shire’s Grand Tour: A Snapshot of Design History 1980-1989, edited by Christoph Radl. This is a deeply personal photo diary chronicling the decade of Memphis—‘the last design revolution’, headed by maestro Ettore Sottsass, the leaning tower of Italian design.

  • Calling All Artists: L.A. GOAL Partners with Helms to host JUNKTION

    This year, L.A. GOAL, Inside Out Productions (IOP) and Helms Design District are partnering to host Junktion, an Integrated Art Show that celebrates innovation and sustainability in artmaking. Submission for artwork closes on May 25th. Find out more!

  • The Legacy of Paul Helms III

    It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Paul Helms III, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family—his wife Denise, daughters Kristin and Kimberly, and their 14 grandchildren.

  • Nike: Form Follows Motion is Arcana’s Pick for April

    The April pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts is the fashion footwear monograph, Nike: Form Follows Motion.

  • Rita C. Szopinski is the Projecting Possibilities April Grant Recipient

    Projecting Possibilities, a digital public art project launched during the pandemic and returns to showcase local artists and to celebrate our rich, creative community. Helms Bakery District, in partnership with Culver Arts will feature a new artist each month projected street-side at the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Rita C. Szopinski is the Culver Arts grant recipient for the month of April. Her work will be displayed from April 2nd through April 30th.

  • Richard Rownak is the Projecting Possibilities March Grant Recipient

    Projecting Possibilities, a digital public art project launched during the pandemic and returns to showcase local artists and to celebrate our rich, creative community. Helms Bakery District, in partnership with Culver Arts will feature a new artist each month projected street-side at the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Richard Rownak is the March grant recipient, featuring a collection of his work and photographic journey.

  • Shaniqwa Jarvis is Arcana’s Pick for March

    The March pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts is a collection of work by Shaniqwa Jarvis. A brand new, most handsome example of the 2025 self-published paperbound second edition of Shaniqwa Jarvis' impressive debut monograph.

  • MXWX by Mick Haggerty is Arcana’s Pick for February

    Arcana: Books on the Arts’ monthly pick for February is MXWX, the new release by venerable Los Angeles creative treasure Mick Haggerty.

  • Craig Schoenbaum is the Projecting Possibilities February Grant Recipient

    Projecting Possibilities, a digital public art project launched during the pandemic and returns to showcase local artists and to celebrate our rich, creative community. Helms Bakery District, in partnership with Culver Arts will feature a new artist each month projected street-side at the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Craig Schoenbaum is the February grant recipient, featuring his photography exhibition titled Culver City California Connections.

  • Building in Place by LOHA is Arcana’s Pick for November

    Arcana: Books on the Arts’ monthly pick for November is Building in Place from Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects.