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Copying my last issue to draft, here, I was struck by the optimism and general air of a fresh start for this year. Cut to a fortnight later, having evacuated home from urban fires and toxic air, to feeling both heartbroken for our Altadena (and Palisades/Malibu) neighbors and an immense sense of gratitude and pride in our greater Los Angeles community. This one will be short but with much to explore and share ways to help. Let’s keep this kindness constant, it’s a long road ahead. — Hamish
Altadena Girls — Read eigth-grader Avery’s inspiring story, here.
WalkGoodLA — Solidarity through the arts.
Compton Cowboys — local horsepower.
Baby2Baby — disaster relief from day one.
Project Camp — making brighter memories in times of darkness.
Inclusive Action for the City — benefiting street vendors, landscapers, and recyclers, especially in this time of compromised air quality.
Team Rubicon — putting neighborhoods back together.
Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders — when we all come together.
The Octet: October 2024, poster edition of 88. Available at hamishrobertson.com
The Octet is supported by SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, a select shop for artist multiples, collaborations, printed works, and an ever-changing collection of vintage ephemera, books, periodicals, and objects. The current collection, Hand-to-Hand: Cinema Japan, showcases of rare, vintage film posters from Japan and unique items inspired by them.
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