Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art
June 15, 2008 - September 7, 2008

Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art is an innovative exhibition that showcases the traditional Japanese art of ikebana alongside cutting-edge contemporary art. For centuries, ikebana has been displayed in conjunction with traditional Asian art. In Living Flowers, arrangements by masters of the Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu schools of ikebana will be juxtaposed with the works of international artists. The exhibition explores how Japanese traditions have been maintained and transformed in our present-day world, while simultaneously highlighting the influence and impact of Japanese aesthetics on the art of today.

Glorious Excess (born): Paintings by Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda
July 11, 2008 - August 3, 2008

Special Engagement

Musician/producer/artist Mike Shinoda premieres Glorious Excess (born), a brand-new series of paintings and digital work, in the George T. and Sakaye Aratani Central Hall. The exhibition, which is presented in two parts, features large-scale pieces that blend his own experiences in the superstar spotlight with pop commentary and classical vanitas influences.

20 Years Ago Today: Supporting Individual Artists in L.A.
October 3, 2008 - January 11, 2009

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the California Community Foundation’s Fellowships for Visual Artists, this exhibition illustrates the cultural emergence of Los Angeles as seen through the development of visual artists.

Since the fellowships were first awarded in 1988, L.A.’s arts landscape has changed considerably. Today, the milieu of the city’s art is receiving increased global recognition. This exhibition fosters increased appreciation of the visual arts, especially among diverse artists in Los Angeles.