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theartofsculpture: Edward Kienholz American, b. 1927 - 1994 The Illegal Operation, 1962. Powered device, Polyester resin, pigment, shopping cart, wooden stool, concrete, lamp, fabric, basin, metal pots, blanket, hooked rug, and medical equipment, 59 x 48 …
Commissioned by the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, Terry Allen’s colossal sculpture “WISH,” 2005, welcomes visitors to pass under a 30 ft. (9 m.) high bronze wishbone as they line up for security. Slightly …
With the 2012 presidential campaign heating up, we’re taking a momentary break from the politics and following a totally different campaign - getting the vote out for ART! ArtPrize is the world’s largest …
We recently tagged along with Tony Bevan during his visit to the Getty Museum, where his works are currently on display in the group exhibition Messerschmidt and Modernity. The exhibitions runs through October …
THE ANNEX: Happy Birthday Mark di Suvero! ummaannex: Internationally renowned sculptor Mark di Suvero was born in Shanghai, China, on September 18, 1933.
Galleries and art aficionados are gearing up for EXPO CHICAGO: The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art & Design, kicking off this Thursday, September 20, at one of the Windy City’s main attractions, the …
Ken Price announcement from his 2001 solo exhibition “New Works” at L.A. Louver. Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective opens to the public this Sunday, September 16 - a definite must see for the …
A great turn out for one of the greats, Ken Price. lacma: It doesn’t get better than this—check out who came to see Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective on its opening day. Back …
Shirazeh Houshiary, String Quintet, 2011, cast stainless steel, height: 5 meters, Edition unique After a terrific opening last night, it is nice to come into the gallery today and see this wonderful sculpture …
In 1996, L.A. Louver hosted its first ever solo exhibition of works by Ken Price. Profiled by Kristine McKenna in the Los Angeles Times for this exhibition, here’s an excerpt from the text: …
After a long summer pause, we are officially back in business and starting off our fall season with two exhibitions by British artists, Tony Bevan and Shirazeh Houshiary - both opening tomorrow Thursday, …
Deborah Butterfield has been hard at work, as she prepares for her upcoming L.A. Louver solo exhibition, on view from October 11 - November 10, 2012. Here are some progress shots, to give …
We’re kicking off the three day weekend with some scenery courtesy of Ken Price. As we bid farewell to summer, we look forward to welcoming the fall with the opening of Ken Price …
A few teaser shots of “String Quintet” installed in the Skyroom. Join us next Thursday 6 September for the opening reception!
The September issues of Art & Antiques features a review of “Messerschmidt and Modernity,” currently on view at the Getty Museum through October 14, 2012. Here’s a little preview of the article written by Doug …
Today marks the opening day of “Common Ground,” the 13th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale, on view through 25 November 2012. Directed by London-based architect, Sir David Alan Chipperfield, “Common Ground” consists of a …
In 2008, Shirazeh Houshiary was commissioned to create the East Window for St. Martin in the Fields, London's famous church located in Trafalgar Square. Embodying an abstract cross-infused designed, the window becomes especially poignant …
Though most of us here at L.A. Louver are past our “back-to-school” years, we can’t help but feel nostalgic for those days. We recently got our “fix” when we stopped by the UCLA …
Rebecca Campbell has been busy in her studio, and we can’t wait to see the finished works!
L.A. Louver Director Elizabeth East enjoyed an early preview of Alison Saar’s exhibition with Director Meg Linton (in photo) during installation at the Ben Maltz Gallery, Otis College of Art and Design. We …
Through all the renovations here at the gallery, the L.A. Louver team has braved the dust, dirt and noise in our own hermetically sealed office on the first floor gallery. Though we’ve enjoyed …
We are eager to reopen the gallery in September, but for now this is the state we are in! Join us on 6 September 2012 for Tony Bevan.
Recently gallery director Elizabeth East caught up with Tom Wudl in his downtown Los Angeles studio. Look for a new painting by Tom in L.A. Louver’ s second floor group show that opens …
New works by Matt Wedel being photographed for inventory this week - check out his profile page to see more recent work!
We’re rounding up our road trip series with Don Suggs and heading home to a familiar site. This Suggs' Paradise Print, titled “di Suvero,” features a famous Venice Beach landmark - the monumental Mark di …
We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Iranian-born, London-based artist Shirazeh Houshiary to present her first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Opening this fall at L.A. Louver, the exhibition will …
Gallery director Elizabeth East recently traveled to Colorado and shares a few photos from her visit: The Denver Art Museum Joel Shapiro sculpture For Jennifer, 2007-2011. The 32-foot tall, bright blue sculpture is installed …
Join Antonia Boström, Curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the J. Paul Getty Museum, as she takes us behind the scenes into the installation of “Messerschmidt and Modernity,” currently on view at …
More sneak peeks into Enrique Martínez Celaya’s studio as he prepares work for his Fall 2012 exhibition at L.A. Louver. Stay tuned for a forthcoming film on his studio practice - and in …
On April 20, 1995 the British born artist David Hockney placed his signature on the BMW 850CSi marking the completion of the 14th Art Car and several months of hard work. The artist aimed to …
We’re off to the next stop on our road trip series through Don Suggs’ “Paradise Prints”. After leaving Zion National Park in Utah, we make our way north to the majestic Yellowstone National Park. In …
SPLASH!! Pools have played an important influence on early works by David Hockney. See how Hockney conceived this subject through a variety of mediums as a recurring theme in his works. Rubber Ring Floating …
We continue our road trip through Don Suggs’ “Paradise Prints,” and head east from Yosemite onto the Tioga Pass. Crossing the California state line, we enter Zion National Park in Utah. In describing …