For years, New York City has been considered the mecca for the arts in America. Los Angeles arts have always been overlooked in the global art scene. This month marks the beginning of Pacific Standard Time, a Getty - sponsored collaboration of over 60 cultural institutions across Southern California, coming together to celebrate the birth of the Los Angeles art scene. Museums like MOCA, LACMA, and the Hammer, as well as private residences and smaller galleries will feature works of the major L.A. art movements during 1945 - 1980.
Currently, 36 out of the approximate 70 exhibitions are open. Exhibitions range from Queer Art and Culture in Los Angeles (ONE Archives West Hollywood and ONE Archives West Adams) to Indoor Ecologies: The Evolution of the Eames House Living Room (LACMA) to L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema (opening soon at the Billy Wilder Theater). Practically all mediums are featured in this collaboration - film, photography, fine art - from every demographic that makes up Los Angeles today.
These exhibitions will continue opening throughout October, running until May. This is the biggest and most exciting art event to occur in the Southern California area - practically every gallery and museum you can think of is participating! Click here for a list of daily events all through next year. We'll keep you updated on major exhibits, openings, lectures, screenings, etc. Visit pacificstandardtime.org for more information.
PST also creates these awesome promotional videos. This one features artist John Baldessari and actor Jason Schwartzman. Others include Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers with artist Ed Ruscha.
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