“Growing up in Burbank, there wasn’t much of a museum culture. When I did start frequenting museums, I was struck by how similar the vibe was to the cemetery. Not in a morbid way, but both have quiet, introspective, yet electrifying atmosphere. Excitement, mystery, discovery, life, and death all in one place. So, all these years later, to have this exhibition, to be showing things- some of which weren’t mant to ever be seen, or are just pieces of the larger picture- is very special to me.”
LACMA’s Tim Burton exhibition is a life in pictures- a retrospective and window inside Tim Burton’s mind, the director, artist, writer, and eccentric child in all of us. Over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, film and video works, storyboards, puppets, concept sketches, maquettes, costumes, and artwork from unrealized projects are presented in chronological order so that attendees can walk the path of Burton’s career to date. Each section of the exhibit refers to Burton’s adolescence in Burbank, California, where he experienced an outpouring of creative energy, mixing horror with humor, before he even thought about making the full-scale feature films archived here, like Edward Scissorhands, the Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Mars Attacks!. Ending with the “Beyond Burbank” series, the exhibition also includes new fixtures specifically designed for LACMA’s campus, like a deer-shaped topiary that originally appeared in Edward Scissorhands, and “Balloon Boy”, a 21-foot tall blue creature with many eyes looking forward into Burton’s future. - Caro.
“Growing up in Burbank, there wasn’t much of a museum culture. When I did start frequenting museums, I was struck by how similar the vibe was to the cemetery. Not in a morbid way, but both have quiet, introspective, yet electrifying atmosphere. Excitement, mystery, discovery, life, and death all in one place. So, all these years later, to have this exhibition, to be showing things- some of which weren’t mant to ever be seen, or are just pieces of the larger picture- is very special to me.”
LACMA’s Tim Burton exhibition is a life in pictures- a retrospective and window inside Tim Burton’s mind, the director, artist, writer, and eccentric child in all of us. Over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, film and video works, storyboards, puppets, concept sketches, maquettes, costumes, and artwork from unrealized projects are presented in chronological order so that attendees can walk the path of Burton’s career to date. Each section of the exhibit refers to Burton’s adolescence in Burbank, California, where he experienced an outpouring of creative energy, mixing horror with humor, before he even thought about making the full-scale feature films archived here, like Edward Scissorhands, the Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Mars Attacks!. Ending with the “Beyond Burbank” series, the exhibition also includes new fixtures specifically designed for LACMA’s campus, like a deer-shaped topiary that originally appeared in Edward Scissorhands, and “Balloon Boy”, a 21-foot tall blue creature with many eyes looking forward into Burton’s future.
Ever want to sleep at a museum? Neither did we, until we went to 21c. We recently stayed at the 21c Art Museum Hotel in St.Louis as well as the 21c in Bentonville, Arkansas and had the best time. 21c locations combine actual contemporary art museum gallery exhibitions which are free and open to the general public. Read our hifructos.ecom exclusive interview with 21c's curator Alice Gray Stites by clicking above.
Gil Bruvel’s work seems to be both modern and craft movement inspired at the same time. They are made of hundreds of parts; intricate, yet, when those parts are viewed from a distance, are smooth and cohesive. We’ve asked the artist to delve into his process and themes and a bit of his background as an artist. Click the image above to read our Hi-Fructose exclusive with the artist
We’re happy to announce that Roq La Rue Gallery will be hosting our 2025 Hi-Fructose Invitational in Seattle on June 7th. The show will celebrate our 20 years of being an artist-owned and operated independent publisher and will feature an outstanding line-up of New Contemporary artists who have been shown in our pages, including this powerful sculpture by Beth Cavener entitled “G.O.A.T”. Look for more info on previews and artist list soon.
(Above: Drone photo by stephan pruitt/fiasco media) We are living in even stranger times. While fires are ravaging Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States, affecting many of our friends and collaborators, the scores of artists in Asheville affected by Hurricane Helene in December are still reeling from the loss of their homes and studios. To provide support, Bender Gallery has organized an art show with their local artists to support the River Arts District. Click above to read all about it and see a few works on display.
