The LA Art show has been around for 23 years but keeps changing. This year it focused on modern art. It is part museum, part gallery and part experience. There were over 100 galleries from around the world represented and included paintings, sculpture, installation, photography and video.
There are themes in art that I’m just tired of seeing- mainly American greed and consumerism. The crystal buddhas were actually beautiful but they were covered in commercial logos. The American flag going thru a funnel and turning into a pile of money? I think artists can do better to either show us a different angle of American greed or perhaps offer a solution. Either way we’ve seen images of the American flag turn into money or used for greed and we’ve seen corporate logos on art. A quick google image search and you can see plenty of examples.
I did love the “I am not a trophy” exhibit. “Founded by Artist and Photographer Arno Elias, “I’m Not a Trophy” is an organization that is dedicated to creating greater awareness for the rapid extinction of endangered species around the world. Brand Ambassador, super model and actress Cara Delevinge, is featured in his stunning work. …”
The “infinity box” was fun and interesting and the punching bags with political leaders faces on it was a great stress reliever.