ESTHER McCOY EXHIBITION OPENS
“Sympathetic Seeing: Esther McCoy and the Heart of American Modernist Architecture and Design,” the first exhibition to present the life and work of McCoy (1904-1989), opens Wednesday, September 28, at the MAK Center. The exhibition recognizes her as an American … Continue reading →
A PLETHORA OF ICONS
Like James Corner, who’s designing the Palisades Garden Walk in the Civic Center, Peter Walker, who’s designing the Esplanade at the western end of Colorado Avenue, is a “world-class” landscape architect. As noted in “Santa Monica Talking Hype, Not Truth” … Continue reading →
SANTA MONICA: TALKING HYPE, NOT TRUTH
L.A. Observed reports that “the San Diego book store Mysterious Galaxy is opening a second store on Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach” later this month. And …”Diesel, a book store, Malibu’s beloved indie bookstore, is coming back….their new location to … Continue reading →
Pugh Goes Solo. Adds “Urban Planning” To His Roster
Pugh + Scarpa Architects announced yesterday that firm principal Gwynne Pugh FAIA ASCE LEED launched Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio on September 1. The new architectural and urban design firm that will specialize in the design of structures, urban design, planning, … Continue reading →
McMillen at LA Louver = A Must
An exhibition of work by legendary Santa Monica artist Michael McMillen at LA Louver Gallery, Venice, opens Wednesday, September 15, from 6 to 8 PM. The gallery is at 45 N. Venice Blvd. www.lalouver.com. McMillen’s installations have been shown at … Continue reading →
