Art in L.A.

New findings into materials and fabrication processes of Los Angeles-based artists since the 1950s and their significance for conservation

Project Details

Multiple modern art pieces sit in an empty museum gallery

Installation view of the exhibition Primary Atmospheres, David Zwirner Gallery, New York, 2010. All artwork © 2013 the artists

Photo: Cathy Carver, courtesy David Zwirner, New York/London

About

Goal

Since the end of World War II, Los Angeles has boasted a vibrant contemporary art scene, offering an excellent setting to explore modern and contemporary art practices.

Art in L.A. seeks to study the materials, processes, and conservation treatments of works by Los Angeles–based artists to bring an improved understanding of artists' materials and processes, as well as of artists' intent and attitudes towards conservation to support decisions regarding storage, display, and conservation.