When I first entered the exhibit I was drawn over to the big metal RV, it was so shiny. I was really fascinated by everything there because everything seemed to be ahead of it's time for that era. Everything seemed to look smooth, shiny, and futuristic. I had several pieces that I thought we're really interesting such as the photographs paired next to each other of Fairfax and Wilshire we're I think LACMA is located at. I liked the photographs because it showed how rapidly Los Angeles grew in those seven years. I also like the the suites in the exhibition because it reminded me of Mad men and film Noir, the golden age. and that made me think of how guys fashion now seems to be almost as tight as women clothing and it was interesting to see how fashion has come along in seventy years.
During the museum I did notice how the males in the room we're surrounding the white pearl two door coupe, while it seem to me that all the woman in the room we're looking at he jewelry in the case. I thought it was funny but also a smart move by curator because their is something for everyone in the exhibit.
I really enjoyed the exhibition because I felt it's purpose was to showcase the California lifestyle in that era. I think it was very successful in doing that because Los Angeles at that time seemed to be so advance, hip, and glamorous and made many people wanted to live in Los Angeles and have those objects for themselves. I can relate this exhibition to the idea of the "California Dream" which I still think is still alive because many people still move here searching for the streets of gold, and desiring the California way of living.
I am so surprised that there is such a museum like that! I would love to visit and look for them! There are some grammar mistakes in the writing but still I'm interested in that exhibit! Where is it exactly? And I'm glad that you were really into it and felt excited! It would be much better if you had more pictures and explain what the art is and write what you think about that art. Great work!
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ReplyDeleteI can picture the art pieces that you described in my mind. This may be because I enjoy the era. I too like the smooth, shiny, and futuristic designs of those times. Lot's of changes have happened since then and I enjoyed reading about your comparisons between those times to today. Thank you for enlightening us with this post.
I think its kinda funny how the exhibition is portraying the future of California dream yet it is in a museum. Museums are meant of exhibiting the past. I would think that Los Angeles is a city that keep up with modern days ideas. the ideas are always growing and making the place so up to date, yet Los Angeles still keep its history.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that you pointed out how the woman surrounded the jewelry and the men surrounded the cars. Do you think that was an intentional move by the curators? I wonder how it would be possible to reverse that effect. Could there be something about the natural aspect of gems and diamonds that is inherently more important to woman than anything man-made, no matter how beautiful it is?
ReplyDeleteIt cool how much the lectures at the beginning of the semester relate to all the shows we are going to see. It is also relevant to the lives we live, because it is the history of art in the art and helped shape the way art it today. The "California Dream" is also a key theme throughout art, media, and history in LA. Bringing this up really shows that the contradictions of this city played a role on the artist view of the truth.
ReplyDeleteHi Jaime!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you enjoyed this exhibition! This exhibition was also my favorite. I agree with you that this exhibition focus on the life style of California. I liked how you mentioned "the California Dream." I feel that another main theme of this exhibition was the California dream. It is very interesting how the artworks reflect California dream and style style of california. I think that your post is interesting and informative!
Hi, Jaime: Like your classmates, I'm interested in your point of view on how the works in this exhibition reflect "the California Dream" as well as your observation that the women and men visiting the LACMA gravitated toward objects that correspond to gender stereotypes (women toward the jewelry and men toward the cars).
ReplyDeleteIt would be effective to expand a bit more on the nature of "the California dream" then and now. You've chosen the iconic Julius Shulman photograph of a Case Study House for your blog entry. I note this because it has been said that this image (and Shulman's photos of California Modern architecture in general) encapsulated that Dream, perpetuating a certain myth. Would you agree that the "California Dream" is a myth? Or can it be achieved? How is it different from the "American Dream"? Why was Southern California such a capital for all things Modern? What exactly do you think of when you say that the Dream is alive today?
The strengths of your post surround the more specific details and opinions you express. Expand on them while cutting away material that is more vague/general. For instance, your comparisons to _Mad Men_ and Film Noir could be much stronger if you extended your interpretation a bit more, using images to illustrate.
Why do you think things were so shiny and futuristic at that time? How do you think people saw themselves and their futures differently that we do now? Why?
As Sophie noted, there are many errors to be corrected when you proofread. As always, be sure to spell check as well as to read carefully on your own. Spell check won't catch mistakes like its/it's or where/we're. It may seem that these things are superficial, but the quality of your ideas deserves to be conveyed via writing that is grammatically correct and thoroughly proofread.
I look forward to reading your revised and cleaned-up blog post! Very interesting observations!