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LA artland : contemporary art from Los Angeles / [essays by Chris Kraus, Jane McFadden, Jan Tumlir ; edited by Oriana Fox and Catherine Grant].

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Black Dog, c2005.Description: 222 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 1904772307 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 709 LAA
Summary: Los Angeles produced world-renowned artists such as Mike Kelley, Paul McCarthy, Chris Burden, Catherine Opie and Jim Shaw. Alongside this visual survey, there are three essays. An essay by Jane McFadden (art historian currently teaching at Art Center) traces specific trajectories between artists living and working in Los Angeles from the 60s to today, forming a unique history of the area. Jan Tumlir (independent art critic) contextualises the contemporary scene in Los Angeles, commenting on current trends and the influence of the LA-based MFA programmes. A third essay by Chris Kraus (author of "Video Green") incorporates interviews with new artists and gallery owners providing insight into the network of sub-scenes that make up contemporary LA art.
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Books FRA General Stacks Non-fiction 709 LAA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00002182

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references.

Los Angeles produced world-renowned artists such as Mike Kelley, Paul McCarthy, Chris Burden, Catherine Opie and Jim Shaw. Alongside this visual survey, there are three essays. An essay by Jane McFadden (art historian currently teaching at Art Center) traces specific trajectories between artists living and working in Los Angeles from the 60s to today, forming a unique history of the area. Jan Tumlir (independent art critic) contextualises the contemporary scene in Los Angeles, commenting on current trends and the influence of the LA-based MFA programmes. A third essay by Chris Kraus (author of "Video Green") incorporates interviews with new artists and gallery owners providing insight into the network of sub-scenes that make up contemporary LA art.

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