Member Previews—Magdalena Suarez Frimkess: The Finest Disregard
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024
- 10 am - 7 pm PT
- Resnick Pavilion | LACMA
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LACMA members only
Magdalena Suarez Frimkess: The Finest Disregard is the first museum exhibition of L.A.-based and Venezuelan-born artist Magdalena Suarez Frimkess (b. 1929). Trained in painting, print-making, and sculpture in Venezuela, Chile, and New York, Suarez Frimkess’s most recognized works are made in clay. Spanning over five decades, The Finest Disregard features ceramics, paintings, and drawings, including an important selection of works made collaboratively with her husband, Michael Frimkess. Although her work is usually considered to stand outside the California ceramic tradition, this exhibition demonstrates otherwise. With many works shown in public for the first time, The Finest Disregard offers insights into the artist's fascination with art history books, popular media, cartoons, animation, autobiography, and the humor found in the folds between the layers of everyday life.
Access to Member Previews is a benefit of membership and as such is restricted to LACMA members only. Children accompanied by LACMA members are welcome in Member Preview galleries, but please note that discounted guest tickets purchased by members do not grant guests admission to Member Preview galleries.
Image: Left to right:
Minnie Mouse Wearing Pineapple and Palm Tree Pattern, 2005, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse Wearing Venice Canals Dress, 2004, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a White Dress with Red Polka Dots, 2007, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a Green Dress with Pink Polka Dots, 2007, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a Pink Dress, date unknown, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA
Image: Left to right:
Minnie Mouse Wearing Pineapple and Palm Tree Pattern, 2005, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse Wearing Venice Canals Dress, 2004, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a White Dress with Red Polka Dots, 2007, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a Green Dress with Pink Polka Dots, 2007, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Minnie Mouse in a Pink Dress, date unknown, collection of Karin Gulbran, © Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA