The Artful Book Includes examples of bindings, calligraphy, handmade paper, etc., by book artists. Also on display: “Thread,” featuring modern and contemporary textile art.

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Nelson expressed his excitement about providing a new space for artists to display their creativity. “I think that’s what this space does to people and to me,” he said. “I mean, when you walk in and see the size of that gallery and the size of the ceiling, it’s inspirational. There is so much that can be done within this space. We really want to connect deeply with the artists and their community here.”

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“You know, kids, when they go to school, they have crayons, paper, and drawing. I felt like I never left it,” said Martinez. “I would just draw. I would go to my neighbors. I would ask family members to sit for me a little because we didn’t have magazines. I would just draw them from life.” – Narsiso Martinez

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The museum has been in the 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house since its inception in 1950. Since 1977, it has been accredited by the American Association of Museums. Even Claire’s, the restaurant next door will give you a view of over 100 ceramics from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

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Drawing on his experience in the fields as a farmworker, Martinez, 41, etches the faces of his community above the glamorized fruits of their labor “to have a conversation between the farm workers and the agricultural industry.”

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Martinez’s canvas is discarded produce boxes stacked upon a palette. At first glance, it might look like a delivery waiting to be unloaded. Take a closer look and you’ll see intimate vignettes of farm workers.

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LBMA Downtown is open! Read the full article from the Long Beach Post

Asia Morris and Steve Lowery interview LBMA Executive Director, Ronald C. Nelson about LBMA Downtown, the Museum’s new downtown galleries and artist studios. Listen here on The Hi Lo