Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

In 1982, artist Barbara Nessim began a secret late-night residency at Time Video Information Services in New York, which granted her exclusive access to the company's Norpak IPS-2 Telidon graphics terminal—provided she work between 5 pm and 9 am. Nessim used these late nights to teach herself the system from a manual, and crafted women's faces in sharp angles and jagged curves, as shown above ↑ these boundary-crossing feminist figures heralded in a new era of computer-enabled graphics. "Color Veil" is now on view in our exhibition Digital Witness ? [Barbara Nessim, Color Veil, 1984, silver dye bleach print, 19? × 23? in., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Decorative Arts and Design Council Acquisition Fund, ? Barbara Nessim, digital image courtesy of the artist]

happy birthday Mickey Mouse ?? FYI—Mickey Mouse's birthday is celebrated on November 18th because it's the day Mickey first appeared in the 1928 animated short film "Steamboat Willie." and you can see Magdalena Suarez Frimkess "Mickey" on view in the "The Finest Disregard," on view now through January 5, 2025 ? [Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, Mickey, 2004, collection of Ryan Conder, ? Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo ? Museum Associates/LACMA]

Georgia Totto O’Keeffee, a prolific American painter and draftswoman whose career spanned seven decades, is often called the "Mother of American modernism." She gained international recognition for her meticulous natural forms, particularly flowers and desert landscapes, which were drawn from environments in which she lived and loved. O'Keeffee was born on this day in 1887.

Next Monday, join us for Mindful Monday: Cultivating Empathy and Connectedness @ Home In this live, virtual gathering, we will explore works from the current exhibition Mapping the Infinite: Cosmologies Across Cultures. The program includes opportunities for participants to share observations and reflections in the chat box along with guided meditation. This program is best enjoyed via the Zoom desktop application. November 18 | 4 PM | RSVP ↓

Reflect & Connect: After-Hours Art Conversation ?? Explore Magdalena Suarez Frimkess: The Finest Disregard with other participants through conversations highlighting personal connections. No art or art history background needed, just a curious mind and an interest in talking about art with others. November 19 | 6:30 PM | Free with RSVP ↓

Opening in 2 weeks → Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film ?Digital Witness? (yes, we’re referencing the St. Vincent song ↓) examines the impact of digital manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present. Featuring +150 works and nearly 200 artists, designers, and makers, Digital Witness illuminates today's visual culture where digital editing tools are easier to access than ever before. Learn more → https://bit.ly/3O4IjxW [Chino Moya (director), St. Vincent (Anne Erin Clark), “Digital Witness” music video, 2014, courtesy of Loma Vista Recordings]

Join us for the 37th Annual Michele and Peter Berton Memorial Lecture on Japanese Art: The Aesthetics of Textile Mountings for Japanese Painting Textile mountings for scroll paintings are both a decorative framework and structural support that is essential for the appreciation, display, and preservation of East Asian paintings. Andrew Hare, retired Supervisory Conservator of East Asian Painting, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution will discuss the evolution of diverse mounting styles focusing on Japanese examples from the past 1,000 years. November 17 | 5:30 PM | Free, RSVP required ↓

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” —Albert Einstein Multiple exhibitions currently on view at LACMA provide the opportunity for contemplative moments. In particular, Mapping the Infinite: Cosmologies Across Cultures and Josiah McElheny: Island Universe invite viewers to consider the ways humans have understood and connected with the cosmos, finding meaning in the many wonders of the celestial realm. Learn more ↓

Join us for Infinite Possibilities: An Evening of Awe and Wonder Explore the depictions of the cosmos in the exhibitions Josiah McElheny: Island Universe and Mapping the Infinite: Cosmologies Across Cultures through a series of gallery-based activities and a meditative outdoor walk. This special program is led by Mariko Tu, a certified meditation teacher specializing in mindfulness and compassion. November 14 | 6:30 PM | Tickets ↓

Join us for X as Intersection: Bridging Time Drawing upon points of resonance throughout their works, artists Yreina D. Cervántez, Joel Gaitan, Maria Maea, and Chris E. Vargas will consider how artists interface with questions of temporality and historical narratives. This panel is presented online via Zoom. November 13 | 1 PM | RSVP ↓ https://lnkd.in/gZuQH2HS