Since the beginning of the 20th century, Southern California has been a rich subject matter for artists across the state. From the plein air Impressionist painters who made Laguna Beach home to mid-century Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, the Golden State’s landscape, geography, and geological characteristics have inspired artists across generations. In collaboration with the Irvine Museum, California Landscapes: Then and Now features a selection of historical California Impressionist reproductions from the Irvine Museum collection, exhibited together with a survey of contemporary artists who have chosen the diverse cityscapes and landscapes of California as subjects to explore in a variety of media. 

For more information visit irvinefinearts.org/exhibitions.