Norton Simon Museum

PLAN ForYourArt: March 1-7

Bettina Korek | Posted 05.01.2012

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Bettina Korek

For their last installation, CamLab will use money as material in a hands-on group exchange. Longtime "economicalists," members of CamLab will facilitate the creation of a pop-up micro-economy. Visitors can participate or observe.

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Art, Sex, and Rock 'N' Roll

Edward Goldman | Posted 12.20.2011

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Edward Goldman

The naughty, photo-based, provocative works by two Angelino artists, Wallace Berman and Robert Heinecken, will raise your body temperature by a couple of degrees, unless, of course, you're dead.

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What's Up for October From Kids Off the Couch

Sarah Bowman | Posted 12.07.2011

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Sarah Bowman

Now that you've survived Back to School and the abrupt shift to homework-filled evenings, we think you should book a babysitter and take an evening off.

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Twelve Angry Heads

Edward Goldman | Posted 10.25.2011

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Edward Goldman

In the last decade, the name of Chinese sculptor Ai Weiwei has become known not only to the art connoisseurs but to a wide public as well.

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"Basel Mural I" by Sam Francis: An Artist at the Height of His Powers

John Seed | Posted 09.26.2011

Read More: Painting, University of California Press, Sam Francis, Norton Simon Museum, Kunsthalle Basel, Triptych, Murals, Basel Mural, Arts News
John Seed

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Is Norton Simon Show A Big Lie?

Mat Gleason | Posted 06.09.2011

Read More: 1960s, The Sixties, Art, Self Immolation, Norton Simon Museum, Museums, Abstract Painting, Pasadena, Carol Togneri, Frank Stella, Gloria Williams, Elsworth Kelly, Helen Frankenthaler, Arts News
Mat Gleason

The Norton Simon Museum has the best collection of art in Southern California. This is the last museum that should ever have to acquire modern and con...

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Art Authority: An Amazing iPad App for Art Lovers

Jane Chafin | Posted 05.30.2011

Read More: Art History, iPad Apps, Art Authority, Ipad, Norton Simon Museum, Norval Morriseau, Vermeer, Jose Clemente Orozco, Van Gogh, Arts News
Jane Chafin

What if you could suddenly afford that library of art books you've always wanted? What if, at the touch of a button, you could see how artists have depicted angels or demons through the ages?

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Surface Truths -- Abstract Painting in the Sixties: This Artweek.LA (March 21-27)

Bill Bush | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Bush

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Culture Zohn: Alt Oscar: The Other Gold in Los Angeles

Patricia Zohn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Patricia Zohn

2009-02-20-zpull.jpg We also have actual places to go and things to see that will make your heart go pitter-patter and even echo this year's Best Picture nominees.

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