'Conversations' Connects Languages of Art, Science

'Conversations' Connects Languages of Art, Science


LA Artists Team With Museum Curators for
Exhibition Set to Open February 20th

WHAT: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will
present "Conversations," an exhibition that pairs museum
curators with contemporary artists to take a fresh look at
the museum's rich collections.

Visitors will view original works of art in a variety of
media created by six prominent contemporary artists and
inspired by the museum's collections. The exhibit explores
the "Conversations" between these artists and scientists,
illuminating the spirit of discovery the artifacts inspire
creatively and scientifically.

WHO: The artists featured in "Conversations" at the Natural
History Museum include Kim Abeles, Lita Albuquerque,
Tony Berlant, Paul McCarthy, Ed Moses and John Valadez.

PRINTS: Self-Help Graphics & Art, an LA-based visual arts center,
will publish a suite of silk screens by five of the
exhibition artists that complement the exhibit and that
will be displayed at the Museum. The silk screens will be
previewed during an evening celebration of the exhibit,
"Art & Sol," scheduled for February 4th. The special
edition prints are available for purchase through the
Museum.

EVENING PROGRAMS:
As part of the museum's ongoing monthly live programming, FIRST FRIDAYS,
three evening events with related music, spoken word and dance will bring
"Conversations" to life. FIRST FRIDAYS will be held February 4th,
March 4th and April 1st. Open to the public, tickets to these events
include admission to see the exhibit.

WHERE: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007

WHEN: "Conversations" opens to the public at the Natural History
Museum on Sunday, February 20th. Museum member preview
days are Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th.
The exhibition is set to close in June 2005.

INFORMATION: Open weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$9 adults; $6.50 students/seniors; $2 children ages 5-12.
Timed tickets may be required on holidays and weekends
For additional information call 213-763-DINO (3466) or
visit www.nhm.org

CONTACT: Jennifer Westfall or Lauren Clark, both of the Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County, +1-213-763-3538


PRNewswire -- Jan. 26


Source: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Web site: http://www.nhm.org/


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