Wednesday, December 11, 2013

December 2013

Hope everyone is having a great holiday season.  The following is a brief update on the arts in LA.:

1. In order to appreciate the James Turrell exhibition at LACMA, and not think about it as the "Emperor's New Clothes", I suggest that you view the section entitled Ganze Platz and then look at the rest of the exhibition.   Ganze Platz gives you the perspective of what Turrell' s work is about.

Having seen this exhibit at least seven times, I can state that I see more and more in it. My last viewing was with a mathematics professors who viewed the exhibit through geometric "eyes".  IT becomes more and more interesting.

2. The Sam Francis exhibit in Pasadena  is an excellent retrospective of his life and work.   Highly recommended.

3.  The new Calder exhibit at LACMA is wonderful and the space was designed by Frank Gehry.  Superb exhibition!

4.  The Annenberg Space for Photography Museum has an excellent exhibit celebrating National Geographic's 100th year.   As usual it was very well done.

5.  It is worthwhile taking a look at the new Annenberg Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills.  It is very well done.

Happy New Year!

Ina Kagel
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