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BBC: The Cultural Frontline

The cultural impact of the Los Angeles fires
Podcast Episode | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
The fires that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January this year killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Angelino Laura Hubber talks to those affected by the fires and looks at the ongoing impact on the artistic and ...See moreThe fires that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January this year killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Angelino Laura Hubber talks to those affected by the fires and looks at the ongoing impact on the artistic and cultural life of the city. She explores how LA is dealing with loss, and how it will rebuild, both physically and artistically. We hear from artist Alec Egan, who lost his home and studio, along with his paintings that were due to be shown at international exhibitions; photographer Everard Williams Jr reflects on losing his home and photography archive in Altadena; Carl Gordon and Camille Kirk from the Getty Museum explain how they saved their art works from fire; architect Michael Kovac on creating new homes for the future of the city; and cinematographer Stefanos Kafato, who lost his home and equipment, discusses the state of the LA film industry with Pat Saperstein, deputy film editor at Variety. Written by BBC See less
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Writer
Laura Hubber (staff writer)
Producer
Andrea Kidd (producer)
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Updated Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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Laura Hubber primary photo
Laura Hubber
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BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
Alec Egan primary photo
Alec Egan
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BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
Carl Gordon primary photo
Carl Gordon
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BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
Stefanos Kafatos primary photo
Stefanos Kafatos
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Microkillers (2005)
Camilla Kirk primary photo
Camilla Kirk
Self / Self - Getty Museum Self / Self - Getty Museum   See fewer
BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
Michael Kovac primary photo
Michael Kovac
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Extreme Homes (2012)
Pat Saperstein primary photo
Pat Saperstein
Self / Self - Variety Self / Self - Variety   See fewer
BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
Everard Williams primary photo
Everard Williams
Self / Self - Photographer Self / Self - Photographer   See fewer
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