November@LACMA: Eggelston and Palermo, Jazz at LACMA, and more

Opening | William Eggleston: Democratic Camera—Photographs and Video, 1961–2008 Through January 16, 2011 BCAM, Level 2William Eggleston is an undisputed master of color photography, a poet of the mundane, and a proponent of the democratic treatment of his subjects. His inventive use of color and spontaneous compositions profoundly influenced the generation of photographers that followed him. This exhibition includes approximately two hundred photographs, little-known video work, his early black-and-white photographs, and vivid dye-transfer work. View a calendar of related Eggleston events and screenings. William Eggleston programs are supported in part by a generous gift from the Photographic Arts Council and the Ralph M. Parsons Fund. Image: William Eggleston, Untitled, 1975, Cheim & Read, New York © Eggleston Artistic Trust, courtesy Cheim & Reid, New York Opening | Blinky Palermo: Retrospective 1964–1977 Through January 16, 2011 BCAM, Level 2 While Blinky Palermo’s reputation as one of the foremost postwar abstract painters is well established in Europe, his work is rarely seen in North America. Beginning its yearlong tour at LACMA, this is the first comprehensive retrospective of the work of this German artist in the United States. The exhibition provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of Palermo’s aesthetic, illustrating the significance of his contribution to postwar art. Blinky Palermo: Retrospective 1964–1977 is organized by Dia Art Foundation and the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presentation is sponsored by Christie's. The national tour of Blinky Palermo: Retrospective 1964–1977 is made possible by Gucci. Additional tour support is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Brown Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Glenstone. Image: Blinky Palermo, Coney Island II, 1975, collection Ströher Darmstadt, Germany, photo: Jens Ziehe, Berlin Opening | Steve Wolfe on Paper November 20, 2010–February 20, 2011 Ahmanson BuildingFor the last twenty years, Steve Wolfe has created objects and drawings that investigate intersections among material culture, intellectual history, and personal and collective memory. Wolfe's art represents objects of cultural mass dissemination-books and records. His painted objects employ the tradition of trompe l'oeil, and often literally fool the eye on first inspection. This exhibition will focus on the artist's works on paper, many of which combine aspects of drawing, collage, and printmaking. This exhibition is generously supported by Laura and John Arnold, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Lois and George Stark, Scott and Judy Nyquist, Michael Zilkha, and the City of Houston. This exhibition was organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, and The Menil Collection, Houston. Image: Steve Wolfe, Untitled (Study for Mumm/Jose Cuervo Cartons), 1994, © 2009 Steve Wolfe, Photo courtesy of Luhring Augustine, New York, and Daniel Weinberg Gallery, Los Angeles More Exhibitions Click here to view all current and upcoming exhibitions. Special Event | Fallen Fruit Presents LET THEM EAT LACMA Sunday, November 7 | 12–8 pm Over fifty artists will converge at LACMA to explore food as a metaphor for consumption and participation. Performance, music, readings, video and installations will be featured for one day only across the entire campus. Participants include Mark Allen of Machine Project, Karen Black, Jonathan Gold, Ann Magnuson, Phranc, and many more. This all-day event is organized in conjunction with the closing of the exhibition EATLACMA. Free with general admission, no reservations EATLACMA was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and made possible by a Museum and Community Connections Grant from MetLife Foundation. Additonal support was provided by the Ralph M. Parsons Fund and Paramount Citrus. Image: Let Them Eat LACMA! (detail) Fallen Fruit, 2010 Music | Jazz at LACMA Takes a Bow Littleton Brothers LA Times Central Court The 2010 season of Jazz at LACMA comes to a close on November 19. However, there are still three incredible opportunities to enjoy a free outdoor concert and free admission to the permanent collection for L.A. residents. Taking the stage this month are: Theo Saunders Quartet Friday, November 5 | 6 pm Littleton BrothersFriday, November 12 | 6 pm John Altman Big Band Friday, November 19 | 6 pm Free, no reservations Jazz at LACMA is made possible in part by the Johnny Mercer Foundation. In-kind support is provided by KKJZ 88.1 FM. Talk | So Many Bad Guys, So Little Time Monday, November 8 | 5 pm Art Catalogues Store, Ahmanson Building Join us to hear guerrilla poster artist Robbie Conal in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles. The two will discuss the oddities of the relationship between art in sanctioned and non-sanctioned public space and the conundrum of street art versus art made for gallery walls. Conal and his irregular volunteer guerrilla street postering army have perpetrated ART ATTACKS in major cities around the U.S., skewering politicians, bureaucrats, televangelists, and others for more than a quarter century. Free, no reservations Image: Emission Accomplished, © Robbie Conal, 2008 Talk | Contemporary Design Today—Hands On: A Conversation about Architecture and Design Thursday, November 18 | 7 pm Brown Auditorium Adam Silverman, Artist and Studio Director of Heath Ceramics, and artist Alison Berger will discuss current trends in contemporary design. The discussion will be moderated by Frances Anderton of radio station KCRW. $20 general admission To purchase tickets, email decartscouncil@lacma.org. These lectures were made possible by the Elsie de Wolfe Foundation. Image: Lens Chandelier, ALISON BERGER GLASSWORKS INC., Photo courtesy Alison Berger Weekend Film Series | Hard Boiled Hong Kong November 12–27 Bing Theater Once synonymous with martial arts spectacles, Hong Kong cinema boldly transitioned into producing high-octane entertainments set amid the urban underworld of Triad gangs and guns-for-hire in the action-packed films of four directors—John Woo, Johnnie To, Tsui Hark, and Wong Kar-Wai. This series collects the best of their stylish and exhilarating gangster sagas, including The Killer, Fallen Angels, Once Upon a Time in China, and more. The series culminates in the Los Angeles premeire of John Woo's newest film, the five-hour epic Red Cliff. $10 general admission To purchase tickets, click here. View the complete schedule of films. The 2010–11 film program is made possible by the generosity of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association®. 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