A new exhibition at聽MCASD La Jolla聽considers Ed Ruscha’s聽use of recurring words, images, and themes across the decades. The iconic artist first gained attention in the 1960s for work that combines text and image with deadpan takes on American vernacular culture. The show is anchored by MCASD鈥檚 1962 canvas聽Ace, and will highlight select works from the 1960s聽alongside more recent pieces. The exhibition鈥檚 title,Then & Now, reworks the name of Ruscha鈥檚 recent publication, which recreates photographs from his pivotal 1966 book, Every Building on The Sunset Strip.
From 30 January – 24 April.
