Pasadena Museum of California Art (Venue Partner)
490 E. Union Street
626-568-3665
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Chaz Bojorquez: Arroyo Sec/Mexico Dreams, enamel and oil on linen, 1973-75
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- When
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Opens Saturday Feb 13, 2010 (7–9pm)
Feb 14, 2010 – July 3, 2010
Wednesdays–Sundays (noon–5pm)
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- Price
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$7 / $5 opening night
- Links
- Flavorpill Event
“The Los Angeles River has been having a comeback, if you can argue that it was ever popular to begin with. Following up on 2009's Frogtown Art Walk/river cleanup with Friends of the LA River, as well as a series of photo tours, it's easy to see why the oft-maligned, overlooked landmark has finally become a source of inspiration. And like the contents of the inlet itself, the elaborate graffiti that decorates the man-made riverbed is always evolving. Mirroring the cultural cross-section of the City of Angels, The Ulysses Guide to the River features work by Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez and Rob Sato, and is based on a book of the same name, written by the exhibition's guest curators: Christopher D. Brand, Evan D. Skrederstu, Steve Martinez, and Matthew Brand.”
Tanja M. Laden, Flavorpill
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Mention "Flavorpill" for two-for-one admission to the opening night party.
Showcasing new "currents" in art inspired by the Los Angeles River’s strange yet invigorating presence in the City of Angels, the exhibition will encourage the public to take a closer look and examine the details of the River, from its zoological offerings to its artistic ones, which make it a living representation of Los Angeles culture. The artists in the exhibition are as diverse as the city itself, ranging from established artists such as Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez to emerging artist Rob Sato. Along with framed works, this exhibition boasts site-specific murals, which the artists will paint and draw directly upon the walls of the PMCA space, and an installation that recreates the setting of the LA River along with a few imaginative embellishments. The exhibition is inspired by the book, The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River, by Christopher D. Brand, Evan D. Skrederstu, Steve Martinez, and Matthew Brand.
This exhibition is organized by the Pasadena Museum of California Art and curated by Christopher D. Brand, Evan D. Skrederstu, and Steve Martinez.
