Archive for July, 2010
Saving Paradise @ Irvine Museum
by Caroline Newman Weather is not just a temperature, it is also a signifier of emotion. Visit Saving Paradise, currently on display at the Irvine Museum, to experience the passionate connection many artists make to their natural surroundings. The Irvine Museum is known for its incredible collection of California plein-air paintings, yet this special exhibit emphasizes the […]
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Tags: California plein-air painting, Irvine Museum, Saving Paradise
L.A. Summer Art Preview
John Baldessari: Pure Beauty @ LACMA through 09/12/2010 This summer, LACMA has put together a long overdue retrospective of one the most influential American artists working today. “John Baldessari: Pure Beauty,” features more than 150 works spanning the artist’s career from 1962 to the present and includes works on canvas, photography, videos and books. Covering a […]
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Tags: Baldessari, Bowers Museum, Frida Kahlo, Gela Krater, Getty Villa, Nickolas Muray, Pure Beauty, Spirits and Headhunters