Places of Validation, Art, and Progression September 29, 2011

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Places of Validation retraces the steps that African Americans took in creating a solid foundation for Black artists and their work to thrive in Los Angeles. Focusing on the period from 1945 to 1980, though looking back as far as the late 1920s, the exhibition and its catalogue draw upon stories that give intimate insight into the network of a Black art scene in Los Angeles. From the artists themselves and the validators (supporters, advocates, collectors, educators, historians) have come artworks, photographs, videos, catalogues, artifacts, announcements, flyers, sound recordings, and wifi components, which provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution of the visual arts in a Black Los Angeles, and a tribute to a people who supported the arts and were determined to see their artists succeed.

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