Photo courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Trust The Getty Museum’s
exhibit, "The Queen of Angels," includes this display, titled
"Saint Bernard’s Vision of the Virgin and Child." The exhibit
will be on display from Aug. 15 to Nov. 5.
By Barbara McGuire
Daily Bruin Senior Staff College life is all about experiencing new
things. Whether it be getting a C in a class or getting drunk for
the first time, a new range of activities are waiting for all to
encounter. As many say, with age comes an appreciation for the
finer things in life ““ which may be one of the reasons
college life is full of so many new, wonderful experiences. Take,
for instance, art. While in high school art may just have been a
doodle of the girl falling asleep next to you with drool on her
face, in college art is, for many, something to be appreciated and
enjoyed. Here’s a quick glance at what’s going on in
art galleries and museums in the Los Angeles area for those who are
ready to take on their new, refined, collegiate view of the
world.
J. Paul Getty Museum “The Queen of
Angels”
Running through Nov. 5, this exhibition features 19 works from the
Middle Ages and Renaissance Europe when the Virgin Mary’s
popularity was at a high. Items range from prayer books to art
depicting a saint’s life to a panel painting and focus on the
Virgin Mary’s three most important roles: as virgin mother,
queen of heaven and intercessor.
Photo courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Trust "Anatomical Studies,"
can be seen Aug. 29 through Oct. 22 in the "Peter Paul Rubens and
the Art of Drawing in Flanders" exhibit at the J. Paul Getty
Museum. “Peter Paul Ruben and the Art of Drawing in
Flanders” Focusing on the career of Ruben, this
exhibition, which will run through Oct. 22, demonstrates through
his paintings that Flanders was a place of immense cultural and
artistic expansion in the 1500s and 1600s. Ruben is considered one
of the most innovative and influential painters and draftsman of
his time because of his unique interpretation of the Flemish
style.
Museum of Neon Art “Politically Lit” and
“Presidential Busts”
These two group exhibits will be on display through Oct. 29 and
offer an interesting look at politics. No matter how bizarre this
may sound, the interpretation of politics through neon lights
should prove interesting.
The Skirball Cultural Center “Revealing &
Concealing Portraits and Identity”
The truth behind a portrait is the focus of this collection from
twenty artists, such as Andy Warhol, which will be shown through
Dec. 31. Questions such as what a portrait says about its subject
will be highlighted.
JESSE PORTER/Daily Bruin Senior Staff The J. Paul Getty Museum,
which offers free parking for students, will host a variety of new
exhibits this fall.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) “Adrian
Piper’s Videos, Installations, Performances, and Soundworks
1968-1992″
Piper’s pieces examine pop cultural issues such as racial
stereotyping. Through her political work she created, over 25
years, an entourage of video and audio work which will be featured
at MOCA through Nov. 5. Her works are notable for bringing viewers
to question their self-perception and their perception of
others.
“John Gutmann: Culture Shock”
Gutmann was a prominent photographer of the odd and interesting,
whose 100 personally selected photos from a career of more than 50
years will be on display through Nov.5. The title is reflexive of
many of the photos which are in the exhibit which illuminate the
“Culture Shock” Gutmann experienced when first moving
to San Francisco from Germany.
Petersen Automotive Museum “The Art of
Flame”
This exhibit features images by automobile photographer Scott
Williamson, whose photos are not retouched or altered through
computer work. Williamson has a fine ability that magically
captures the details and beauty of its subject.
“Treasures of the Vault: Cars from the Permanent
Collection”
Only open a few more days, until Oct. 3, this exhibit features cars
which are rarely seen by the public eye. Stored in “The
Vault,” these vehicles are usually only viewed by selected
visitors for a few special tours. Twenty-five cars as well as other
tidbits are on display, which all have some kind of connection to
Los Angeles and Southern California.
ART: The J. Paul Getty museum is open daily, except Mondays,
call (310) 440-7300 for hours and parking information. Parking for
college students with I.D. does not require a reservation. The
Museum of Neon Art is located at 501 West Olympic Blvd. It is open
Wednesday through Sunday. Call (213) 489-9932 for information.
Adult admission is $5.00, $3.50 for students. The Skirball Cultural
Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. and is open Tuesday
through Saturday. Call (310) 440-4500 for information. The Museum
of Contemporary Art is open Tuesday through Sunday, call (213)
626-6222 for times and admissions costs. The Petersen Automotive
Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Call (323) 930-CARS for
more information.