Exchange and Evolution, a retrospective selection of the significant international video works and artists who were part of the historic video art program at the Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA), will be on view at the Museum from October 7, 2011 - February 12, 2012. The exhibition is the result of research into the numerous cultural exchanges, and the subsequent evolution of ideas made possible by the Museum's media art center. For 25 years, this media art center provided consistent support for artists worldwide. Exchange and Evolution establishes LBMA as a key influence on the growth and development of video as an art form. The exhibition features both single-channel video and installations by artists from eighteen different countries, whose work provides an overview of the history of video art and its expressive abilities. Works from the early 1970s that provide a perspective on the potential of the then experimental medium are shown along with more technologically developed works from the end of the twentieth century.
To listen to the KPCC interview about Exchange and Evolution and the LBMA Video Program click here.Exchange and Evolution is part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980, a collaboration of more than 60 cultural institutions across Southern California coming together for the first time to celebrate the birth of the L.A. art scene. The celebration begins October 2011 and runs to April 2012.
Small Expressions is an international, juried exhibition presented by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., to showcase fiber art. Fiber is very broadly interpreted, including works made of yarn, wire, cotton rope, linen and a host of other materials. This exhibition includes works by weavers, spinners, dyers and basketmakers. This year's juror is Carol Shaw-Sutton, an internationally known fiber artist who teaches at California State University Long Beach.
Many museums offer the opportunity to view works depicting California by plein-air artists, while others offer patrons a look at artwork from abroad. Buena Vista is a display of works by California artists who have painted the landscape of Mexico. Accompanying these magnificent works is a selection of pottery.
Artwork: Frank Gardner, Looking Over, Oil on canvas.
The Museum's prized permanent collection includes approximately 3,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts objects (furnishings and accessories). Particular strengths lie in 300 years of ceramics, early 20th century European art, California Modernism and contemporary art of California.
If you're interested in supporting the Museum's exhibitions, contact Development, 562-439-2119 x226.
