Written by: L.A. Louver
R.B. Kitaj began his paintings with drawing. An integral part of his practice, the presence of drawing became increasingly apparent in his later works. We get a glimpse into Kitaj’s process in the painting Los Angeles …
The image above is actually a model of the installation that Joel has envisioned for our first floor gallery – we can’t wait to see these dynamic forms fully realized! Recently, Joel was interviewed by …
On Monday, October 28th (7pm), we’ll be hosting a conversation with Tracy Bartley (director of the R.B. Kitaj studio), Derek Boshier (artist), David N. Myers (professor and chair of the UCLA History Department), in conversation …
David Hockney returns to California in his monumental solo show A Bigger Exhibition, opening at San Francisco’s de Young Museum this Saturday, October 26th! Learn more about the exhibition on the de Young’s website, where …
Don’t forget to venture into our second floor gallery to see luscious new paintings by Jason Martin. Known for his lyrically fluid and sumptuously rendered monochromatic paintings, these works embody a heightened sense of spontaneity. …
View the complete e-catalogue produced in conjunction with our current exhibition R.B. Kitaj (on view through November 9, 2013). The catalogue includes text by Tracy Bartley (director of the R.B. Kitaj studio) and Dr. Eckhart J. …
After eight years in Yorkshire, the 76-year-old artist is back in the city where he lived for nearly three decades. Ahead of a major new show in San Francisco, he talks about painting new portraits …
R.B. Kitaj found inspiration in his extensive library that reflected his varied interests: literature, art history, Jewish identity and film. The painting above Whistler vs. Ruskin alludes to the infamous libel suit between James Abbot …
The inspiration for Tom Wudl’s recent works (currently on view), stems from his extensive study of the Avatamsaka Sutra. Also known as the Flower Ornament Scripture, the sutra is a revered Buddhist text dating back to …
A review of Alison Saar’s current exhibition at L.A. Louver was featured in today’s L.A. Times. Here is an excerpt: “Saar, based in L.A., is one of the most significant artists working today. Her sculptures, especially …
SNEAK PEEK: This painting by late artist R.B. Kitaj (1932-2007) titled “The Studio Where I Died” will be included in his forthcoming exhibition, opening at L.A. Louver this fall. Before Kitaj passed away, he donated a …
Don’t miss Alison Saar in conversation with Polly Nooter Roberts (Consulting curator of African Art at LACMA) tomorrow night (9/24) at 7:15pm. The event will take place at the Mark Taper Auditorium located in Downtown …
Early Tom Wudl announcement, dating from 1974, for his solo exhibition at Riko Mizuno Gallery, one of the historical galleries on La Cienega that played an essential role in the development of Los Angeles’ early …
These R.B. Kitaj paintings are getting the full top down inspection, as we prepare for his upcoming exhibition – opening at L.A. Louver on October 10th! Aside from the opening reception, we have a number …
“Tom Wudl’s intricate paintings […] inspire powerful meditations on interconnectedness and shared space, literally and metaphorically.” - Annie Buckley via Huffington Post Tom Wudl’s exhibition “Reflections of the Flowerbank World” is on view at L.A. …
Leon Kossoff: London Landscapes has reached the second destination of its international tour! The exhibition opened on September 12th at Galerie Lelong’s Paris location. See images (featured above) of the stunning installation. The show will …
“A small cast bronze female figure stands, stoic, covered with a sheer cloth in attempt to conceal her dark skin.” – Alison Saar IMAGE: Alison Saar, Pallor Trick, 2013, cast bronze, stone, and silk, 14 ¼ x 5 …
thegetty: transistoradio: Andrea Mantegna, St. Sebastian (c. 1456 - 1459), tempera on panel, 30 x 68 cm. Collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Via Wikimedia Commons. The twice-martyred St. Sebastian is depicted in our new manuscripts exhibition Miracles and …
Alison Saar and distinguished artist and art historian Dr. Samella Lewis at last Saturday’s opening. Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from the celebration, and see what other familiar faces were in attendance! Photo by …
creaturesofcomfort: David Hockney sweater collaboration for Ritva Man. c. 1966-1980.
If you plan to visit the Alison Saar and Tom Wudl exhibitions, don’t forget to see our open-air Skyroom, featuring bronze sculptures by Alison Saar with a garden installation courtesy of Rolling Greens.
Read a really beautiful review of Tom Wudl’s show by Doug Messerli, featured on his blog Green Integer. Here’s a short excerpt: “Unlike so much of contemporary art, wherein even a short view of the …
Alison Saar’s exhibition “Slough” was chosen as a Critic’s Pick by Eve Wood in Art Ltd. Come by the gallery and see the works for yourself! The exhibition will be on view through October 5th.
Join us tomorrow for the official opening receptions celebrating Alison Saar and Tom Wudl! The event will be from 6-8pm, and refreshments will be served. Complimentary valet parking provided!
“David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition” Oct. 26-Jan. 20, de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, S.F. 750-3600, deyoung.famsf.org David Hockney has been an art-world mainstay for more than 50 years, known for pop art that turns …
Aside from our Alison Saar and Tom Wudl exhibitions, we have a lot of great art work on view in the gallery’s back rooms – including this sculpture by Peter Shelton. To see more sculptures …
Today is officially the first day of Tom Wudl’s exhibition Reflections of the Flowerbank World. Come see his new paintings, and if you look closely enough you might even find a few “small” surprises. Join …
Behind the scenes part II: Up and away, it’s all in a day’s work for our preparatory team! Enjoy these installation shots featuring Alison Saar’s sculpture, Summer, 2011 cast bronze 96 x 28 x 30 …
Behind the scenes: our preparatory team has been hard at work today installing Alison Saar’s bronze sculpture Spring, 2011 cast bronze 120 x 42 x 60 in. (304.8 x 106.7 x 152.4 cm)
Alison Saar is here in the gallery overseeing the installation of her solo exhibition Slough, opening at L.A. Louver on Saturday, September 7th (officially on view to the public on Tuesday, September 3rd). Keep posted on …
Read a recent article in the Smithsonian Magazine detailing David Hockney’s “love-hate” relationship with technology. In October 2013, San Francisco’s de Young Museum will present “David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition” – Hockney’s first major U.S. …