Japanese American National Museum presents Drawing the Line
A survey of the dynamic and diverse Japanese American contributions to the visual landscape of L.A. in the period following World War II. Works of art and historic documents—together with texts, images, and video clips from extensive oral histories—will illustrate the delicate line that exists between form and function. Featured Artists: • GIDRA • Matsumi...
Naked Hollywood at MOCA Grand Avenue
NAKED HOLLYWOOD WEEGEE IN LOS ANGELES 11.13.11 – 02.27.12 In 1947, the tabloid photographer known as Weegee relocated from New York City to Los Angeles. In moving west, he abandoned the grisly crime scenes for which he was best known and trained his camera instead on Hollywood stars, strippers, costume shops, and naked mannequins, sometimes...
Under The Big Black Sun @ The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN CALIFORNIA ART 1974-1981 10.01.11 – 02.13.12 Celebrating California as a turbulent, often anarchic center for artistic freedom and experimentation during the 1970s, this major survey exhibition examines the rise of pluralistic art practices across the state. The years 1974 and 1981 bracket a tumultuous, transitional span in United States history,...
DRKRM presents T.V. LIFE Photographs by John Van Hamersveld
T.V. LIFE Photographs by John Van Hamersveld January 14- February 11, 2012 Best known for his legendary poster for the 1964 blockbuster surf film The Endless Summer and his album covers for the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour, The Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street, and The Grateful Dead Skeletons in the Closet among others, John...
