Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface September 25, 2011

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Presented in MCASD's two locations, Phenomenal focuses on perceptual investigations by artists that began in Los Angeles and Southern California in the 1960s, fomenting many of the most vanguard practices engaging young artists today. Peter Alexander, Larry Bell, Ron Cooper, Mary Corse, Robert Irwin, Craig Kauffman, Bruce Nauman, Eric Orr, Helen Pashgian, James Turrell, De Wain Valentine, and Douglas Wheeler are among a cadre of artists who pioneered distinctive approaches that focus on visual perception rather than discreet objects. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, and resin and acrylic sculptures as well as site-responsive installations in which the predominant medium is light.

This event is part of the groundbreaking cultural program, Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. from 1945 to 1980. Starting in October 2011, more than 60 cultural institutions across Southern California will come together to tell the story of the birth of the L.A. art scene and how it became a major force in the art world.

The campaign features unexpected pairings between pop culture icons of today with artists featured within Pacific Standard Time. “Celebrate the Era that Continues to Inspire the World” is the theme of the campaign, which celebrates how Los Angeles art from 1945 – 1980 continues to inspire the world of music, art, film and architecture of today.

Check out a video of Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pop Art movement artist Edward Ruscha: http://bit.ly/PSTvideos

For more information on Pacific Standard Time, visit http://bit.ly/PSTLA