Highlights from the museum store: What's an original print? The revamped museum store features various kinds of work by local artists, including original prints. “Print” can be a little confusing as an art term. Often people use the word to mean a picture of a painting or some other work of art. In that case, when technicians and professional printers carry the process through and the artist plays no part beyond creating the original, the print could be called by the more exact … [Read more...]
. Museum Thrives Under New Leadership It has been one year since former Kimbell Art Museum Deputy Director Dr. Malcolm Warner took the helm as executive director at Laguna Art Museum on January 3, 2012. Much has improved for the California art-focused museum in a short amount of time, including an increase in donations and gifts to the museum’s collection, the hiring of new staff, improvements to the building, and an increase in programming. . Since Warner took up his position, the … [Read more...]
Live! at the Museum is a new programming initiative that takes place the second Thursday of every month . Museum Receives Grants for Increased Programming Laguna Art Museum recently received grants of $4,000 from the Laguna Beach Community Foundation and $10,000 from Pacific Life Foundation. Both grants will support community engagement programming at the museum on Thursday evenings. . In February 2012, then new executive director Malcolm Warner instituted new hours of operation, keeping … [Read more...]
. The renowned artist Marcia Hafif, who divides her time between Laguna Beach and New York, has kindly donated her photographic series Colony Kitchen and three of her films. . Before starting graduate school at the University of California, Irvine in 1969, Hafif had already made her name internationally with her subtle, largely monochromatic paintings. But on starting her MFA she decided to set painting aside and experiment with photography and film. The role she assumed in her work in these … [Read more...]
Curator of Contemporary Art Grace Kook-Anderson discusses her visit to artist's home A studio visit with husband and wife artists Kim MacConnel and Jean Lowe left me with much to look back upon. Located on a ranch land in Encinitas, there are several sections to their home and studio. The first building, a large and airy garage-like space is Jean’s studio. As you walk past the studio, you see rows of vegetables growing in their garden. Kim’s long, windowed studio is to the right, … [Read more...]
Development and Outreach Associate Jennifer Gardiner recalls the success of our current exhibition, Permission to Play On opening day for the Fall 2012 exhibitions, Laguna Art Museum held a special reception for exhibitors in the Young Artists Society Gallery. There were cookies and juice boxes and adorable smiling children everywhere! The current Young Artists Society exhibition contains works from children who are part of CoachArt, a nonprofit organizations whose mission is to enhance the … [Read more...]
. Among several works given to the museum by Kimberly Light is a chromogenic print by Bruce Yonemoto. Born in 1949, Yonemoto is a professor of art at UC Irvine. He is known for works that reveal his interest in both art and film, especially their role in defining identity and creating illusion. He often collaborates with his older brother Norman on films, videos, and video installations. Both have received numerous awards for their work. . La Vie Secrète – After Magritte (The … [Read more...]
. Laguna Art Museum recently acquired a significant landscape painting by famed early Laguna Beach artist William Wendt. A gift to the museum from Robert and Shirley Foster from the estate of Janet W. Wood, the painting is untitled, oil on canvas, and measures 16 x 20 inches. It is signed by Wendt and dated 1933. The painting is in good condition, and it will be cleaned at the Balboa Art Conservation Center. As soon as the cleaning is completed, the painting with be on display among the … [Read more...]
. On November 3, Laguna Art Museum welcomed over 630 people to its fall 2012 exhibitions, which featured playfully dark installations by Macha Suzuki, beautifully rendered watercolors by Timothy J. Clark, and highlights from the museum’s California-focused permanent collection curated by the museum’s new executive director Malcolm Warner. Guests enjoyed cocktails, music provided by Laguna’s new FM radio station KX 93.5, goody bags provided by BLUECANVAS magazine, and the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Laguna Art Museum is a cultural partner for the second exciting Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, February, 14 - 17, 2013 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Check out their website for more information! … [Read more...]
Laguna Art Museum vintage-style T-shirts
In Nature's Temple: The Life and Art of William Wendt
Laguna Art Museum Ceramic Mug
Collecting California
Laguna Art Museum Tote Bag
Notecard Set: Early Paintings of Laguna Beach