Exhibition

This exhibition showcases experimental works of modern and contemporary calligraphic art, highlighting innovations in the art form. The exhibition explores the evolution of pictographs, the relationship between content and form, the development of new scripts, and the abstraction of the written word. It is accompanied by a scholarly exhibition catalogue.

The exhibition explores the enduring theme of the artist’s self-portrait through photographs, prints, drawings, videos, and installation art from LACMA’s collection. Featuring over 50 artists, including Laura Aguilar, Kwame Brathwaite, and Cindy Sherman, the exhibition examines how American artists present themselves, whether through realism, symbolic tropes, humor, or conceptual methods. The exhibition highlights autobiographical narratives and redefines cultural identity.

Explore the innovative works of artist Cai Guo-Qiang, who utilizes gunpowder and pyrotechnics to create dynamic drawings, paintings, and explosion events. This exhibition delves into the nature and properties of gunpowder, chronicling its use in Cai’s artistic process. Accompanying programs include videos on fireworks creation, interactive displays, and film screenings.