Artists on Art: John Baldessari on René Magritte
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Artists on Art: John Baldessari on René Magritte
Sep 18, 2017
… as both teacher and practitioner. The range of his work—from photography to paintings, prints, artist’s books, and … painting because it has none of the earmarks of painting—there are no brushmarks. It could be a photograph. It brings … Treachery of Images (This…
Really Tall, Really Long, Really Heavy, Really Big
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Really Tall, Really Long, Really Heavy, Really Big
Sep 27, 2011
… the artist made and hearing it described by the two people here closest to the artist and the artwork, Michael Govan … tons—that’s big!—but it was dwarfed by the larger mountain from which it was blasted a few years ago. Once it arrives … almost three freeway…
Remembering John Baldessari's Observations for LACMA's Artists on Art Series
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Remembering John Baldessari's Observations for LACMA's Artists on Art Series
Jan 06, 2020
… as both teacher and practitioner. The range of his work—from photography to paintings, prints, artist’s books, and … painting because it has none of the earmarks of painting—there are no brushmarks. It could be a photograph. It brings … so. The conversation was…
Frances Stark's "The Magic Flute"
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Frances Stark's "The Magic Flute"
Mar 30, 2017
… a film which premiered at the 54th Venice Biennale, derives from transcripts of her exchanges with partners online. In … controversy at USC’s Roski School of Art and Design where she had been tenured professor. Stark resigned from her … with…
This Weekend at LACMA: Last Chance for Olmec, Roundtable Discussion, New Film Series, and More
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This Weekend at LACMA: Last Chance for Olmec, Roundtable Discussion, New Film Series, and More
Jan 07, 2011
… curator Virginia Fields will be joined by scholars from CSU Pomona, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Latin … American Institute at UCLA, each exploring the various viewpoints surrounding Olmec origins.   EX2414_SF2188A-VW001 … textiles, jewelry, and paintings…
LACMA's New South Asian Sculpture Gallery
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LACMA's New South Asian Sculpture Gallery
Feb 08, 2012
… had last been reinstalled in 1998 and would benefit from an updated presentation. With so many of our Indian … selectively on aesthetic masterpieces and new acquisitions. Here is a peek at just a few of the objects now on view in the reinstalled…
DA² 2022: Recent Decorative Arts and Design Acquisitions
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DA² 2022: Recent Decorative Arts and Design Acquisitions
Sep 20, 2022
… Design Acquisitions Committee (DA²) with additional support from Neil Lane and the Prints & Drawings Council funds, … addressing contemporary justice issues are already on view. In addition to this immense show of support, we were … streamlining. The…
DA² 2022: Recent Decorative Arts and Design Acquisitions
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DA² 2022: Recent Decorative Arts and Design Acquisitions
Sep 20, 2022
… Design Acquisitions Committee (DA²) with additional support from Neil Lane and the Prints & Drawings Council funds, … addressing contemporary justice issues are already on view. In addition to this immense show of support, we were … streamlining. The…