Lost (in LA) Exhibition Explores Disorientation at Barnsdall Park
The exhibition titled "Lost (in LA)," curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler, took place at the Los Angeles Municipal Gallery from November 29, 2012, to January 27, 2013. Part of the "Ceci n'est pas… Art between France and Los Angeles" initiative organized by the French Embassy and the Institut français, it highlighted around thirty artists influenced by the TV series "Lost" (2004-2010). Notable works included Nathan Hylden's "Barnsdall Window" (2012), Vincent Lamouroux's "Milieu" (2012), and Robert Overby's "Concrete Screen Doors" (1970-71). Additionally, pieces by Michel Blazy and Robert Watts were featured. A fictional narrative was provided through a publication by Public Fiction, with support from the Flax Foundation.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: November 29, 2012 – January 27, 2013
- Location: Los Angeles Municipal Gallery at Barnsdall Park
- Curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler
- Part of 'Ceci n'est pas… Art between France and Los Angeles' exchange program
- Initiated by Institut français and French Embassy
- Inspired by TV series 'Lost' by J. J. Abrams
- Accompanying publication by Public Fiction (Lauren Mackler and Andrew Berardini)
- Featured artists include Jim Shaw, Nathan Hylden, Vincent Lamouroux, Vincent Ganivet, Robert Overby, Michel Blazy, Robert Watts
Entities
Artists
- Jim Shaw
- Marc-Olivier Wahler
- J. J. Abrams
- Lauren Mackler
- Andrew Berardini
- Nathan Hylden
- Vincent Lamouroux
- Vincent Ganivet
- Robert Overby
- Michel Blazy
- Robert Watts
- Bertrand Lavier
Institutions
- Los Angeles Municipal Gallery
- Barnsdall Park
- Flax Foundation (France Los Angeles Exchange)
- Institut français
- French Embassy
- Public Fiction
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- France
Sources
- artpress —