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If you haven't been to The Getty Museum in a while, now may be the time to plan another visit. L.A.-based contemporary artist, Tim Hawkinson, has been showcasing his latest work, Zoopsia (Visual hallucinations of animals) which will be on display until Sept. 9th. The exhibit is anchored by the gargantuan installation of Hawkinson's Uberorgan. Don't confuse this towering work of art for Stephen Baldwin's kidney, built with giant biomorphic balloons and tentacle-like horns that angle toward the central rotunda of the museum's Entrance Hall, this is a musical instrument. The Uberorgan has a 250-foot long scroll that is deciphered by switches in a player and creates a slow symphony that sounds like a belching elephant bellowing in various octaves. Looking more like a giant octopus made up of hot air balloons, this three story tall bagpipe can produce various compositions. The five minute performance occurs every five minutes every hour on the hour. This is the first time that the Uberorgan has been shown in the West Coast.
Photo by Ryan Jesena.
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Go to the Getty for the views, the architecture, if youre on a date or a friend is in from out of town. Dont go for this exhibit, or on Friday afternoon when youll leave and be stuck in hours of traffic on the 405 or Sepulveda.
not sure what this person ^^^ is talking about, but i saw a hawkinson exhibit at LACMA and it was AMAZING. haven't seen this one but will definitely check it out- you won't be disappointed.
The getty rocks!!!
the drawing show is better.
Wasn't that up in may? whats up with the late posts in the art world. I don't even remember any mention on laist about late night @ lacma a while back.