Helms Digest

After 50 Years, a Legend Retires — And the Deals Are Unmatched
George Haroonian, founder of The Rug Warehouse, is officially retiring after five decades in the business. For over 50 years, George has helped thousands of designers, homeowners, and collectors find the perfect rug — not just to decorate a space, but to define it.
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Todd Hido: Intimate Distance is Arcana’s Pick for August
The August pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is Todd Hido: Intimate Distance, Over Thirty Years of Photographs, A Chronological Album. Well known for his photography of landscapes and suburban housing, and for his use of detail and luminous color, acclaimed American photographer Todd Hido casts a distinctly cinematic eye across all that he photographs, digging deep into his memory and imagination for inspiration.

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Jae Pak is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for August
His work will be displayed from August 1st through August 31st on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

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Sheila Hicks: A Little Bit of a Lot of Things is Arcana’s Pick for July
The July pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts profiles American artist Sheila Hicks, who has made wool, linen and silk her central mediums, pushing the boundaries of traditional textile art. From the miniature to the monumental, Hicks’ colorful, playful textile sculptures of all shapes and sizes chronicle 50 years of her practice.

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LA Design Festival 2025 Recap: Thank You for Celebrating Design With Us
From the entire team at Helms Design District, thank you for making LA Design Festival 2025 a truly inspiring and unforgettable four-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and community.

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Daisuke Okamoto is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for July
His work will be displayed from July 1st through July 31st on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.
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Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is Arcana’s Pick for June
The June pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts traces the complex and vibrant legacy of menswear across three centuries of Black culture. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Sya Warfield is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for June
Her work will be displayed from June 1st through June 30th on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

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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.

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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!
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