December at LACMA: Indian Art, Free Concert, and Collector's Event

Opening: India's Fabled City December 12–February 27 LACMA's newest exhibition, India's Fabled City: The Art of Courtly Lucknow, explores the incredibly rich artistic output of an Indian city so prolific in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that it eclipsed Delhi as a cultural center. This stunning exhibition features a full array of artworks from Lucknow—from oil paintings and vintage photography to textiles and decorative art—and delves into the dynamic interaction between Indians and Europeans, the interplay between their tastes and traditions, and the hybrid lives led by many of the region's residents. Join now and see India's Fabled City for free Reserve tickets Hear a talk about the courtesans of LucknowPurchase the catalogue This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It was supported in part by grants from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support was provided by the Southern Asian Art Council. Image: Lovers in a landscape (detail), India, Lucknow, c. 1775, The David Collection, Copenhagen Free Concert: Chuck Prophet December 6 | 7:30 pm In conjunction with LACMA's acclaimed exhibition of William Eggleston's photography, renowned indie rock musician Chuck Prophet will perform a free concert in the Eggleston gallery. Prophet has been compared to Leonard Cohen and Tom Petty and has worked with artists including Aimee Mann, Warren Zevon, and Cake. Free tickets are available onsite on the day of the performance Check out other concerts in December Image: Photograph of Chuck Prophet, © Keith Corcoran Film Screening: The Chess Players December 11 | 7:30 pm Selected to complement the exhibition, India's Fabled City, The Chess Player is a lavish film about two Muslim landlords in Lucknow who are consumed with their games of chess (an Indian invention) while their musician-poet king is being targeted by the English East India Company for a takeover. India's greatest filmmaker takes a gently satiric approach to his depiction of this personal and historical situation. Join now and receive 10% off film tickets Reserve general audience tickets for this film Check out other films in December The 2010-11 film program is made possible by the generosity of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association®. New Collectors Event: LA Print Edition 1 December 11 | 4–11 pm LA Print: Edition 1 connects guests with artists, curators, and vendors to explore what goes into buying art prints. The evening begins with a series of presentations, followed by a cocktail party with complimentary drinks, music, and food trucks. A variety of prints, photographs, editions, zines, and artist books will be for sale—all priced between $50 and $1,000. Reserve your tickets Check out other events for young art enthusiasts New in Our Shops: Venus Apron Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, this apron—a print of The Tinted Venus, now on view in Eye for the Sensual—is functional, environmentally-friendly, and just a little bit risqué . A playful gift for the cook in your life this holiday season. Join now and receive 10% off this product Purchase this product at the general audience rate Shop LACMA's stores online Also in December Check out Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico before it closes Jan 2. Give friends and family a Tim Burton membership to LACMA for the holidays. Like NexGen--LACMA's free youth membership--on Facebook. Ozomatli performs student corridos at LACMA in a free concert December 18. Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax), Los Angeles CA 90036 323 857-6000 | lacma.org Directions, Hours, and Parking Your information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with others. This e-mail was sent from Los Angeles County Museum of Art Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.