The Getty Center

So.Le lives in a converted garage. The floors are newly carpeted; she re-painted the walls. The window looks out over a back alley. The studio is cozy and looks larger than it is. She's divided the space with curtains.

This afternoon we went to the Getty Center. I had been to the museum in its old home years ago, but had yet to visit the new space. The entire morning had been overcast, but as soon as we arrived at the tram, the skies cleared. By the time we reached the hill-top vantage point of the center, we could clearly see the ocean and, to the east, the cluster of skyscrapers of downtown L.A.

The current exhibits were all that I could have hoped for and more. The Photographers of Genius hilighted some photographers I knew and introduced me to others I need to explore. One of the more exciting revelations was the vibrancy of cyanotypes. Another exhibition traced Islamic influences on the Italian Renaissance.

The galleries in themselves were beautiful. While the exteriors weren't always breathtaking, the interiors dictated the shapes. Visiting the museum and grounds, I wanted to work there. If I can find a position at the center, I will move to L.A. Posted by eku at May 26, 2004 4:19 AM