LACMA Stanley Kubrick show

10 Sunday Mar 2013

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Stanley Kubrick

Kubrick. Even the name sounds geometrical, weighty. Who isn’t in awe of the creative monolith of Mr. Stanley Kubrick?

I went to the show with the little guy, so forgive the out of focus pix. I debated whether I should even put them up. Or whether I should go back alone to take better pictures… I was fooling myself. Who’s got the time, really?

But hey, an out-of-focus pic is better than nothing. I was literally pulled in every direction and only had my iphone (3GS, sigh) because dealing with the mommy bag, and real camera and a 3 year old was not happening.

I think these are from “Eyes Wide Shut.” Sorry couldn’t write anything down either. You get the jist.

Here are some of Kubrick’s camera lenses. He was such a technician as well as having a superb eye.

I love how they displayed the slides from “Lolita.”

I almost gasped when I saw this. Of course one of the most famous film costumes, and my camera is out of focus. Sigh. Apologies.

This one isn’t that bad. Miracle.

kubrick typewriter twin dresses the shining

So here’s Jack’s typewriter and creepy twins’ dresses from “The Shining.”

From “Barry Lyndon.”

In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States, at LACMA

18 Friday May 2012

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Alice Rahon, Frida Kahlo, Gertrude Abercrombie, Helen Lundeberg, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Remedios Varo, Surrealism

This was such a great show, and exposed me to artists I hadn’t heard of before like Alice Rahon, Remedios Varo, Gertrude Abercrombie, and Helen Lundeberg. I think surrealism suits women well. It’s dreamlike and fantastical, full of symbolism and enveloped in feminine mysticism. It concluded May 6th, but a book is available at lacma.org.

http://shop.lacma.org/products/in-wonderland

Frida represents, of course. Sorry for the bad angle, couldn’t get a better position.

Alice Rahon, self-portrait and autobiography, 1948.

Alice Rahon, close-up of Ballad for Frida Kahlo, 1956-1966.

Alice Rahon. Mercy for the Judas Effigies, 1952.

A very inspiring show. It made me want to paint again.

Eames and Tim Burton exhibits at LACMA

18 Tuesday Oct 2011

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1930's Lady Levi's, 1950's costume jewelry, 1950's furniture, 1950's graphic design, 1950's textiles, 50's, 60's, Adrian Adolf Greenberg, airstream trailer, Alan Lustig, Avanti car, beatnik, Bernard Kester, Charles Eames, jewelry, Levi's, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, mid century modern, Paul Laszlo, Ray Eames, Rudolf Schindler, Rudy Gerneich, sombrero, Tim Burton

California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way. I went on Saturday and it was soooo fantastic. I was prepared to be wowed by the reassembled Eames living room (and I was, although photos make it look larger), but was surprised at how much was inspiring to me. From the pottery, to the posters, to the textiles, to furniture, even a car, I drank it all it. All I had was my phone, forgive the graininess.

Schindler draft

Mini airstream. People now use them as guest houses or offices in lieu of building and add-on.

Fun sombrero textile, love the striped skirt.

Rudy Gernreich white bathing suit red dress

A racy Rudy Gernreich bathing suit.

Lady Levi’s from 1930’s.

Oh the 50’s, when the U.S. was confident and happy and fiscally secure. Can’t you just feel the optimism?

Fantastic jewelry, don’t you love the display? Keeps me from stealing it and gives it a space age-y vibe.

Could’ve just walked off the Marni runway.

These are so fun! Very Jetson-y.

1950's costume jewelry necklace abstract

Almost Miro-like.

Not exactly my taste, but it’s cool.

Such a cool chunky cuff and a modern, nature-inspired brooch.

I’m tempted to call it minimalist but it’s kinda not. Love it on bare skin.

An Avanti (a Studebaker). May I get an electric one? That would be the best of both worlds.

So cute.

Do you feel your inner beatnik boppin’ around?

Great on your walls at home.

A dress by hollywood costume designer, Adrian. He also did “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Women.” Seriously, could’ve walked off the runway yesterday.

1950's couch coffee table lamp side table

Love the coffee table as planter, and glass with opaque combo. The lamp is molded acrylic. Fab.

Textile by Alan Lustig. Could be great wallpaper or bedding design.

Textile by Bernard Kester. Would make a fab rug.

I love it as it, to hang on a wall. Textile by Paul Laszlo.

Just fun. Wouldn’t the 3 stripes look great on a tee? I bought the coffee mug version.

Fab outdoor set. Check out the gigantic wok-like bbq grill. Awesome.

This would make a great spring palette. Muted pastels.

They let us take photos, except in the Eames living room, which is laudable I guess. They didn’t in the Tim Burton exhibit next to it. If you go on a weekend the parking might be a nightmare. The LACMA lot was full, and no street parking. I parked at Museum Square a block over on Curson/Wilshire, where SAG has their office, as a back up. It was $17!!! for 2 1/2 hours. Be forewarned.

The Tim Burton exhibit brought out all the goths in SoCal. Good! They could use some sun.

Here’s the back of one goth/victorian mommy.

His drawings definitely have a life of their own, and I appreciate his unique aesthetic, but I didn’t connect with it on a personal level. What really wowed me was the Colleen Atwood, full, S & M-y, Edward Scissorhands suit. So many details, like little brass keys sticking out of keyholes, in Edward’s heels, you miss when watching it on screen.

Check it out if you can.

Eames house at LACMA

28 Wednesday Sep 2011

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Charles Eames, Eames Pacific Palisades home, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ray Eames

“California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way,” opens Oct. 1, 2011. LACMA reassembled the Eames’s living room from their iconic Pacific Palisades home, for this exhibit.

Ricardo DeAratanha Los Angeles Times Eames House

Eames house at LACMA. Ricardo DeAratanha , Los Angeles Times

When can I move in? How can you not be inspired living here? Beautiful design everywhere you look and then, that gorgeous view… I saw a LACMA assembly of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s, Willow Tea Room, and found it extraordinary. Being in the space can’t compare to photos.

Homework: add something graphic and modern in your space.