Nine members of the Photographic and Digital Artists group PADA at the Palos Verdes Art Center, joined by three guests, visited the Getty Center in Los Angeles on November 7 to see two photography exhibitions. The group met at the main entrance at 10:00 AM and spent about two hours touring both shows.
"Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography" presents works by 13 photographers, including Lola Álvarez Bravo, Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Graciela Iturbide. The photographs, donated to the Getty Museum by Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, record a century of Mexican creativity.
"Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles" features Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, George Rodriguez, Patssi Valdez and Ricardo Valverde. These five photographers expanded the representation of Chicano/a communities in Los Angeles during the second half of the 20th century. Both exhibitions are in the Museum West Pavilion, Lower Level, through January 3, 2027.
Some members also looked in on other galleries at the center. The group then gathered for lunch and conversation at the Getty Center cafeteria.
All photographs courtesy of Tim Truby.
Jim Wimberg viewing a display case.
Excerpt of Cuatro Muertos (1981) by Ricardo Valverde
Rodney Boone looking for ideas.
Excerpt of Parábola óptica (1931) by Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Browsing the exhibits.
View south from the Getty Center.
Written by Paul Anderson with assistance from claude.ai.