Christopher Grimes Gallery is presenting their second US exhibition of João Louro, one of Portugal's most important contemporary artists, as he explores the relationship between image and text, through looking at architecture and film.
Louro is presenting new work utilizing architectural drawings of the sites where movies were filmed, which are presented in connection to the dialogue spoken in that location. One large-scale piece, with several panels (76” x 76” each) will represent LAX International Airport where James Bond arrives during the end of the movie “Diamonds Are Forever.” The exhibition will
be on display until May 17th.
Louro is presenting new work utilizing architectural drawings of the sites where movies were filmed, which are presented in connection to the dialogue spoken in that location. One large-scale piece, with several panels (76” x 76” each) will represent LAX International Airport where James Bond arrives during the end of the movie “Diamonds Are Forever.” The exhibition will
be on display until May 17th.
João LouroInstallation view, 2008
L.A. Confidential, Christopher Grimes Gallery
João LouroInstallation view, 2008
L.A. Confidential, Christopher Grimes Gallery
João LouroInstallation view, 2008
L.A. Confidential, Christopher Grimes Gallery
João LouroLe Mepris #01, 2008
acrylic and paint on canvas and plexiglas
75 x 75 inches, 190 x 190 cm
(framed), JL038
João LouroLA Confidential, 2008
acrylic and paint on canvas and plexiglas,
39-1/4 x 32 inches, 100 x 81 cm
(framed), JL041
João Louro’s work has been the subject of solo shows at important institutions such as the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto, (2000), and the Centro Cultural de Belem, Lisbon (2004). He has participated in numerous group shows in Portugal, France, Holland, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Brazil and the US. His work was also included in Insite 05, San Diego-Tijuana (2005), and “The Experience of Art” in the Italian Pavilion curated by Maria de Corral for the 51st Venice Biennial (2005). Currently, he is in the group exhibition, “In the Beginning,” at the University Art Gallery, University of California, San Diego, California (2008.)
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João Louro: L.A. Confidential
April 12 - May 17, 2008
Christopher Grimes Gallery
916 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.587.3373
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5:30pm.
For additional information contact the gallery
or visit their website: Christopher Grimes Gallery.
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