Best Exhibits To See At The Annenberg Space for Photography Right Now
The Annenberg Space for Photography is a cultural institution which opened in 2009 in the heart of Century City. Driven by the Annenberg Foundation and its directors, the gallery space is dedicated to the public by showcasing both traditional photography as well as state-of-the-art digital technology. Visitors come to the Annenberg Space for Photography to view the works, images and stories told by both world-renowned and emerging artists. Presenting one show at a time, the Space changes up its curated exhibits every 4 to 6 months, while offering free admission.
LIFE: A Journey Through Time, an exhibition by Frans Lanting
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(213) 403-3000
www.annenbergphotospace.org
Now through March 20, 2016, Wed - Sun, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Currently, visitors have the opportunity to view LIFE: A Journey Through Time, an exhibition by Frans Lanting in cooperation with the Annenberg Foundation and the Annenberg Space for Photography. On display through March 20, 2016, LIFE is a photographic interpretation of life on Earth from the Big Bang to the present by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. The exhibit features 70 images with stories about the works and an innovative timeline of life on Earth. Lanting's photographs reflect his personal journey to remote locations such as western Australia's Shark Bay and Siberia's Kamchatka Peninsula, where he captured primordial landscapes, fossils and microscopic life.
Guests start in "Elements," the first of several exhibit sections. "Elements" interprets Earth's early history highlighting the five classical elements: earth, air, fire, water and space. "Beginnings" is a look into single-celled origins of the sea. "Out of the Sea" is a view of time when life ventured ashore. "On Land" displays the period when plants and animals colonized solid ground. "Into the Air" highlights birds and flowering plants ending in the cataclysmic events that caused the demise of the dinosaurs. "Out of the Dark" portrays the rise of mammals, and the concluding chapter, "Planet of Life," envisions the "collective force" of life as a sixth element shaping our planet.
Lanting's exhibit encourages guests to visit the outdoor component, "Future of Life," which portrays present day challenges to global biodiversity caused by the impact of humans on the planet, which scientists refer to as Anthropocene 2. In addition, The LIFE exhibit and exclusive to the Annenberg Space for Photography presents an original documentary short film as well as four short videos connecting human life to nature. The film is produced by Steven Kochones, an award-winning director, and Arclight Productions.
Pearls of the Planet
Skylight Studios
10050 Constellation Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(213) 403-3122
www.annenbergphotospace.org
Now through March 20, 2016, Wed - Sun, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Skylight Studios, which is the coinciding gallery to the Annenberg Space for Photography, presents Pearls of the Planet, a live cam installation, co-presented by explore.org. Pearls of the Planet is a beautiful experience which accompanies the Annenberg Space LIFE exhibit. This inside look gives visitors the opportunity to see first-hand colorful kelp beds of the Channel Island of Anacapa, Hawaii's most celebrated waves and a close-up of coastlines as far as Alaska. The exhibit also features immersive booths for guests to make eye contact with orcas, observe walrus gatherings, discover the peaceful lives of jellyfish and experience the beautiful colors of the ocean. Catch a wave at the Pearls of the Planet ocean-inspired photo booth. Visitors can pose in front of a backdrop emulating Hawaii's big waves. In addition, this exhibit will display the works of world renowned surf cinematographer, Mike Prickett, who also participated in making the Pearls of the Planet. Skylight Studios opened in 2013, utilized for the popular Iris Nights lecture series and workshops. Skylight Studios also features a retail gallery.
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