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The exhibit looks at the creation of art in both East and West Germany between World War II and the reunification. Apparently both countries reverted to pre-war artistic traditions after the peace, but developed distinctive versions of modern and postmodern art in relationship to the politics in each place.

“The Art of Two Germanys” looks at how conventional art, new media and art forms, pop culture and contemporary art exhibitions affected the development of artistic movements differently in the two parts of what was still essentially the same country. Altogether, the exhibit contains over 300 pieces by 120 artists like Hans Haacke, Heinz Mack, Sigmar Polk and Gerhard Richter. In keeping with the theme, the exhibit is co-curated by Stephanie Barron from LACMA and Dr. Eckhart Gillen from the Kulturprojekte Berlin.

As if that weren’t cool enough, the exhibit is also the first to go on view in the LACMA’s new Broad Contemporary Art Museum, which was designed by international superstar architect Renzo Piano. Art and architecture in one visit...aren't you cultured?

LACMA is open Mon-Tues 12-8pm, Thurs 12-8pm, Fri 12-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm. Adults $12, Seniors 62+ $8, Students $8, Children 17 and under Free.

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