Jim Shaw

The Archival Impulse: 40 Years at LACE

The Archival Impulse: 40 Years at LACE Curated by Matias Viegener with Exhibition Design by Jeff Cain Opening Reception: March 15, 2018, 7-10 PM The Archival Impulse has been extended through ... [Read More]

Flourish: LACE Benefit Art Auction 2006

May 4 - 14, 2006 Flourish: LACE Benefit Art Auction exhibition includes pieces by: Lita Albuquerque, Tauba Auerbach, B&T, Veronica Bailey, John Baldessari, Enid Baxter-Blader, Chris Beas, ... [Read More]

Burning Illusions, a multidisciplinary performance series

September 15 - December 17, 1995 September 15, 23 and 30 Joyce Guy, Grey Snatch and Other Stuff, Alicia Woolerton, Director. A personal exploration of Western culture's fear of aging, and how, as a ... [Read More]

Thrift Store Art / Bookstore Exhibition

October 10 - November 11, 1987 Paintings from a connoisseur’s collection of found phenomena retrieved from second-hand stores across America. Curated by Jim Shaw. ... [Read More]

Social Distortion

June 18, 1986 - July 27, 1986 Group exhibition of six artists working in various media whose work dealt satirically with different social issues. Artists included: Georganne Dean, Greg Metz, Tom of ... [Read More]

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARCHIVE

The LACE archive represents a crucial site of cultural history for Southern California. Since its inception in 1978, LACE has been central to the visual and performing arts in Los Angeles. The archives ensure the preservation and availability of an unbroken thirty-year record of this influential art space. Many of the historically significant ephemeral practices presented at LACE now only exist as writings, photographic documents, and videotapes. The archives present an irreplaceable collection of these works. These archives make all aspects of LACE history available to artists, curators, and historians, including the conceptual and financial battles the visionary art space has endured. The archives also ensure that the work of current artists will remain part of a rich historical record. The LACE archives can be found both online and in the comprehensive on-site library. Upon exploring the digital archive, LACE welcomes the public to schedule a visit to the archive room. The archives make the history of LACE accessible to the public and link the organization’s rich past with a vibrant future. Contact us at info (at) welcometolace.org with information on your research project and to schedule an in-person appointment to access the archive.