Daryl Elaine Wells takes a critical look at the exhibition “Made in California” at the LA County Museum of Art. The survey show has elicited much criticism from the art world, and Wells considers the backlash while attempting to understand the curator’s choices, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the exhibit.

Daryl Wells considers Brooklyn Museum of Art’s exhibition “Hip-Hop Nation: Roots, Rhymes, and Rage.” Despite the curator’s good intentions, Wells finds the presentation to be ill-conceived and poorly executed. Among other things, Wells critiques the lack of critical moments and inclusion of voices from hip-hop theorists, critics, and rappers.