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May 24, 2013
The Millard Sheets Gallery Presents: “Art Treasures From the Attic”
Read more →“The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere…” Paul Strand Some of the most creative and unusual pieces of art can be found hidden among the dust and clutter in the attics and basements of the artists who created them. More than 6 years of gathering these treasures has culminated in one extraordinary and inspiring exhibit. Everyday materials, ordinary objects, unusual collections, and cast off pieces filtered through creative minds and skilled hands will become an exhibit of artistic creations as varied in visual beauty and personal interpretation as the artists themselves. Expect the unexpected and prepare to...
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May 24, 2013
A Scottish Rite Masonic Temple on Wilshire Boulevard designed by Millard Sheets will be turned into a private art museum.
Read more →By Roger Vincent of the Los Angeles Times. Bluejeans moguls Maurice and Paul Marciano have bought one of Los Angeles' most notorious real estate white elephants, the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple on Wilshire Boulevard, and they have plans to turn it into a private art museum. The imposing marble-clad edifice, which has seen little use since 1994, will undergo a major renovation to house the Marcianos' contemporary art collections. It will be operated for the most part as a private property, with occasional exhibitions open to the public. There is plenty of room to work with — nearly 90,000 square...