The Daily Bruin’s Summer 2010 Guide to Los Angeles Art Exhibits

“Document: Iranian-Americans in L.A.”

Through Aug. 22

Fowler Museum

Documentary photographers Farhad Parsa, Arash Saedinia, Parisa Taghizadeh and Ramin Talaie focus on the daily lives of second-generation Iranian-American children and adults living in Los Angeles.

“Outside the Box: Edition Jacob Samuel, 1988-2010”

Through Aug. 29

Hammer Museum

Explore the complete archive of Los Angeles publisher Jacob Samuel’s 43 published portfolios of 550 prints from international artists including Anish Kapoor, Wangechi Mutu, Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari.

“The Spectacular Art of Jean-Léon Gérôme”

Through Sept. 12

J. Paul Getty Center

The 19th-century artist is featured with works spanning Gérôme’s career, from classical “Néo-Grec” paintings to compositions of historical realism inspired by his expeditions to Egypt and Asia.

“John Baldessari: Pure Beauty”

Through Sept. 12

LACMA

See the retrospective of influential conceptual artist and former UCLA art professor John Baldessari. Selections from the artist’s career portfolio include famous ’60s text and image paintings among over 150 works ranging from painting and photography to video art addressing mass culture.

“Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective”

Through Sept. 20

MOCA – Grand Avenue

An Armenian Genocide survivor and pioneering abstract expressionist artist, Arshile Gorky’s career is celebrated with works including his most famous paintings, sculptures and sketches.

“Dennis Hopper Double Standard”

Through Sept. 26

MOCA – Geffen Contemporary

See the celebrated late actor’s artwork in the first survey exhibition of his work. Over 200 featured pieces range in style, including works in abstraction, ready-made and pop art made over the course of his 60-year career.

“Eric Baudelaire”

Through Sept. 26

Hammer Museum

Parisian video artist Eric Baudelaire presents his provocative 2007 film “Sugar Water” in his first solo U.S. exhibition. The work features a billposter who posts a series of violent images of a smoldering car to contemplate the horrific images regularly showcased in news media.

“Fountain”

Through Sept. 26

Hammer Museum

Using the plastics of forgotten children’s toys, Los Angeles architect Greg Lynn’s found-object sculpture also functions as a fountain. Stop by the Hammer Museum’s courtyard to see the re-assembled and recycled art piece.

“From Line to Light: Renaissance Drawing in Florence and Venice”

Through Oct. 10

J. Paul Getty Center

Selections from the Getty’s permanent collection document the transition of drawing techniques through human figure sketches during the Italian Renaissance.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

“Nini Towok’s Spinning Wheel: Cloth and the Cycle of Life in Kerek, Java”

Aug. 1

Fowler Museum

Named for Nini Towok, the Javanese goddess of cotton cultivation, “Nini Towok’s Spinning Wheel” features rare textiles from the community of Kerek, the last place in Java where batik is produced using traditional methods. Featured textiles are crafted with specific techniques and decorated with intricate patterns and color dyes according to the wearer’s gender, social standing and origins.

“Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia”

Aug. 1

Fowler Museum

Southeast Asian weavers and batik makers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and East Timor share social experiences and craft techniques in videos accompanied by an exhibit of recent textile works.

“Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World”

Aug. 22

Fowler Museum

See 74 carved and painted Korean funerary figures from late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries called “kkoktu.” Featured figures of clowns, tigers and acrobats were traditionally used during funeral processions.

“Hammer Projects: Tom Marioni”

Aug. 28

Hammer Museum

In his solo Los Angeles show, Tom Marioni will present his installation “Drinking Beer with Friends is the Highest Form of Art.” Along with a bar-like installation, the exhibition will include sketches by the artist.

Compiled by Lauren Roberts, A&E senior staff.

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