Los Angeles County Museum of Art

CIM Group Hosts INTERREALITY Public Art Exhibit at The Desmond

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

CIM Group is hosting a public art exhibition called INTERREALITY in 15,000 square feet of space in its The Desmond office building, a recently refurbished Art Deco office building located at 5500 Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles.

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  • CIM Group is hosting a public art exhibition called INTERREALITY in 15,000 square feet of space in its The Desmond office building, a recently refurbished Art Deco office building located at 5500 Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles.
  • INTERREALITY bridges the traditional and digital art worlds through the presentation of works that span the physical-to-digital spectrum with an expansive 35 artist group exhibition.
  • The public is welcome to explore the exhibit Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. now through November 25, 2023.
  • The Desmond is a striking example of Art Deco architecture and features terrazzo floors, an ornate stone lobby and handcrafted gold-painted leaf ceilings.

Exhibition of Spanish American Art Examines the Interconnectedness of Cultures in the Early Modern World

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frist Art Museum presents Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA's Collection, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and more created in Mexico and Central and South America during the early modern era. This is the first exhibition from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)'s notable holdings of Spanish American art and will be on view in the Frist's Upper-Level Galleries from October 20, 2023, through January 28, 2024.  

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  • This is the first exhibition from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)'s notable holdings of Spanish American art and will be on view in the Frist's Upper-Level Galleries from October 20, 2023, through January 28, 2024.
  • "Spanish America was neither a homogeneous nor a monolithic entity, and local artists were not passive absorbers of foreign traditions," said Katzew.
  • The Spanish conquest of part of the Philippines in 1565 inaugurated a commercial route that connected Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
  • This confluence of riches signaled the status of the Americas—what one contemporaneous author described as "the archive of the world."

The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with 2023 ELC Achievement Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award during its 37th Anniversary Recognition Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • The Achievement Award is presented to Black corporate executives whose business career achievements highlight personal and professional excellence.
  • "Her exceptional achievements are unparalleled and serve as a beacon to women in business and industry.
  • The ELC is honored to recognize Mellody for her outstanding contributions and shining leadership and vision throughout the years."
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual award recipients, and delivers $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC scholarship program awardees.

Alexander McQueen: Art Meets Fashion - A novel voyage in the imaginative universe of British fashion's "enfant terrible"

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Simons is the main presenting partner of the exhibition, which proposes a reflection on the creative process of "the enfant terrible" of British fashion.

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  • Simons is the main presenting partner of the exhibition, which proposes a reflection on the creative process of "the enfant terrible" of British fashion.
  • The bold staging of Alexander McQueen: Art Meets Fashion takes visitors through six emblematic sections with distinctive atmospheres.
  • An incredible prodigy, McQueen created many collections that marked both fashion lovers and the history of fashion.
  • This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in collaboration with Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ).

Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Blake Johnson, Founder of The Blake Johnson Alliance, Named Philanthropist of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards

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Monday, May 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blake Johnson Alliance is honored to announce that Blake Johnson has been named Philanthropist of the Year by the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blake Johnson Alliance is honored to announce that Blake Johnson has been named Philanthropist of the Year by the 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards.
  • Each year, the Los Angeles Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards honors the amazing work of the nonprofit community, corporate citizens and businesses which donate their time, funds, and efforts to improving the communities they serve.
  • Los Angeles Business Journal Publisher and CEO Josh Schimmels says, "It's with great pleasure that we recognize Blake Johnson as Philanthropist of the Year.
  • "I'm extremely grateful to the Los Angeles Business Journal for recognizing the organization's ongoing commitment to creating a better future for the youth in Los Angeles."

BofA Announces 2023 Art Conservation Project Grant Selections

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announced today that 23 cultural institutions have been named as recipients of the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. They represent a diverse range of artistic styles, media and cultural traditions across China, Colombia, France, Lebanon, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announced today that 23 cultural institutions have been named as recipients of the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project .
  • Since 2010, Bank of America's Art Conservation Project has supported the preservation of paintings, sculptures, and archeological and architectural pieces of critical importance to cultural heritage and the history of art.
  • The Art Conservation Project is one demonstration of BofA's commitment to promoting cultural sustainability and making the arts more accessible and inclusive in communities.
  • For a full list of museums receiving grants through the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project, please view the 2023 Art Conservation Project brochure .

BofA Announces 2023 Art Conservation Project Grant Selections

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announced today that 23 cultural institutions have been named as recipients of the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. They represent a diverse range of artistic styles, media and cultural traditions across China, Colombia, France, Lebanon, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announced today that 23 cultural institutions have been named as recipients of the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project .
  • Since 2010, Bank of America's Art Conservation Project has supported the preservation of paintings, sculptures, and archeological and architectural pieces of critical importance to cultural heritage and the history of art.
  • The Art Conservation Project is one demonstration of BofA's commitment to promoting cultural sustainability and making the arts more accessible and inclusive in communities.
  • For a full list of museums receiving grants through the 2023 Bank of America Art Conservation Project, please view the 2023 Art Conservation Project brochure .

Dana Point Film Festival Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of The Endless Summer

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is proud to announce the exclusive celebration honoring the 60th anniversary of “The Endless Summer” as a part of the inaugural festival in Dana Point scheduled for May 4–7, 2023.

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  • Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is proud to announce the exclusive celebration honoring the 60th anniversary of “The Endless Summer” as a part of the inaugural festival in Dana Point scheduled for May 4–7, 2023.
  • The 60th anniversary of “The Endless Summer” salutes director and producer Bruce Brown’s legacy, while paying tribute to Dana Point, home to this rich history and instrumental to American surf culture.
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    In honor of the 60th anniversary, Richard Yelland’s new award-winning film, “Birth of the Endless Summer” is among one of the featured films at the Dana Point Film Festival.
  • Filmmakers interested in submitting their films for the 2024 Dana Point Film Festival can find more information by visiting the festival online at danapointfilmfestival.org .

SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART RECEIVES $250,000 BY S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION TOWARD ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING RENOVATION

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The generous grant will support SHG's building renovation and will be highlighted in the naming of the dynamic central area of its building to the "S. Mark Taper Foundation Community Gathering Space".

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  • The generous grant will support SHG's building renovation and will be highlighted in the naming of the dynamic central area of its building to the "S. Mark Taper Foundation Community Gathering Space".
  • "We're very excited to receive the notable support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation toward our capital renovation.
  • To date, the Capital Campaign has garnered nearly $14.9 million, with an estimated $2.5 million needed to complete its Capital Campaign.
  • The Capital Renovation fundraising is ongoing with support by the State of California, the S. Mark Taper Foundation, and major contributions from generous private donors.

Guillermo del Toro to Receive Art Directors Guild William Cameron Menzies Award

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Monday, January 23, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award, celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work. The ceremony will take place at the 27th Annual Art Directors Guild's Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The announcement was made today by Guild President Nelson Coates, ADG, and Awards Producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG.

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  • Honor to be Presented at the 27TH ADG Awards, February 18, 2023
    HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award , celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work.
  • The William Cameron Menzies Award honors an individual of extraordinary distinction and exceptional contribution to the art of motion pictures or television, a champion of production design, who therefore merits special acknowledgment for outstanding service to the entertainment industry.
  • The Art Directors Guild is thrilled to celebrate his captivating work, which has indelibly pushed the bounds of production design to new heights," said Coates.
  • Guadalajara-born writer, director, producer, and author Guillermo del Toro is among the most creative and visionary artists of his generation.