Stephen Prina and Steve Roden at Art Catalogues

Artists Stephen Prina and Steve Roden join independent curator and writer Laura Fried to discuss the artists' recently published books as well as music, painting, and the potential, process, and principles of translation. Stephen Prina’s multifaceted practice encompasses painting, installation, photography, sound, and film. He has also had an acclaimed career as composer and pop musician. Steve Roden draws on various forms of specific notation—from language to musical scores to maps—and renders them through self-invented systems into new scores, which then take form in his painting, drawing, sculpture, and sound compositions. 

The program will begin with a special piano performance by Stephen Prina and include a short improvised sound work by Steve Roden. 

Art Catalogues Bookstore, Ahmanson Building, Level 1 | Free, no reservations. Seating is limited. | 4–6 pm | For more information or to pre-order books and CDs, please call 323 857-6587 or email artcatalogues@lacma.org. Learn more about Art Catalogues.