Marta Herford Exhibition Explores Frank Gehry's Early Ties to L.A.'s Cool School
A new exhibit at Marta Herford showcases the formative years of renowned architect Frank Gehry. Centered on his experiences in Los Angeles during the late 1950s, the display highlights his contributions to the Ferus Gallery and his collaboration with the avant-garde group known as the Cool School. Gehry’s belief in the synergy between art and architecture is evident through his interactions with influential artists such as Larry Bell and Ed Ruscha. The exhibit also explores how the Cool School’s innovative use of materials and Minimal Art from New York shaped Gehry's distinctive design approach, emphasizing essential interdisciplinary connections.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Marta Herford explores Frank Gehry's early ties to the L.A. Cool School.
- Gehry was part of the Ferus Gallery's avant-garde circle in the late 1950s.
- Artists in the circle included Larry Bell, Wallace Berman, Craig Kauffman, Edward Kienholz, and Ed Ruscha.
- Gehry described the art-architecture connection as part of his DNA.
- The Cool School embraced unconventional materials, new technologies, and explorations of surface, space, light, and perception.
- Gehry also drew inspiration from New York Minimal Art and Robert Rauschenberg.
- The exhibition is held at Marta Herford museum.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Marta Herford
- Ferus Gallery
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Herford
- Germany
- New York