Vetted Annual Show Opens with a Benefit for the Fowler Museum at UCLA
Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
November 14-15, 2009
The 19th Annual Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show (LAATA) returns to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium from November 14-15, 2009. The first show of its kind in the region: the LAATA is a nexus point for internationally renowned art dealers specializing in Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian and South Asian) and Tribal arts (African, American Indian, Oceanic & Sumatran). Vetted to ensure quality and provenance, the Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show is a trusted place to learn about or purchase high-quality, authentic arts.
Visitors attending the show will experience more than 60 individual galleries, each showcasing an exclusive selection of authentic Asian and Tribal arts pieces, from some of the most-sought-after collecting arenas in the world. Art collectors, museum professionals, historians, arts enthusiasts and interior designers attend the show to add to their collections, learn about the different cultures or simply to find a beautiful piece of art to add to their home.
A 2008 show visitor states, "You don't necessarily need elite expertise to find a great piece of art. I am a designer and I don't have any special knowledge about Asian or Tribal art. I know what I like and what will look great in my house and the house of my client."
The LAATA will open with a preview reception to benefit the Fowler Museum of Cultural History's Textile Council on Friday November 13, 2009. Sponsored by Art + Living Magazine and California Homes, the wine and cheese reception will feature lively music and silent auction. The benefit routinely draws prominent museum and arts supporters eager to take advantage of the 'first look' at the show.
The Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show will also present a series of arts discussions, a travel seminar and film screening.
Saturday, November 14
12:00pm
ArtTalk with the Fowler Museum at UCLA
The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents an ethnic arts lecture and discussion led by Roy Hamilton, curator of the Asian & Pacific Collection at the Fowler Museum.
2:00pm
Before You Go: What Every Traveler Needs to Know
Adrian Kalvinskas, travel expert and owner of Distant Lands Travel Bookstore will offer tips and advice for safe and stress-free travel to South East Asia and Africa.
Sunday November 15
1:00pm
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Screening & Panel Discussion
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles will showcase four short films followed by a panel discussion with leading Indian Filmmakers and Bollywood industry professionals including Sushrut Jain, Geeta Malik, Rajeev Dassani and Amyn Kaderali.
Featured Films:
ANDHERI
India & USA/2008/20mins
Hindi (English subtitles)
Director/Screenwriter: Sushrut Jain
Producers: Julie Platner, Sushrut Jain
Tagline: Tragic fate intervenes when a live-in maid runs away from her domineering employer in Mumbai.
BEAST
USA/2007/16min
English
Director/Producer: Geeta Malik
Tagline: There's more to the girl in the next cubicle than meets the eye...
A DAY'S WORK
USA/2008/17min
English/Spanish (English subtitles)
Director/Screenwriter: Rajeev Dassani
Producer: Charles Uy
Tagline: A simple job escalates into violence when a family hires a group of immigrant laborers to help them move.
TAKE THE A TRAIN
USA/2002/13min
English
Director: Amyn Kaderali
Tagline: A boy grows up a little after he is the victim of a prank.
The Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show opens with a benefit for the Textile Council of the Fowler Museum at UCLA on Friday November 13, 6pm - 9pm. This will also be the first opportunity to visit the over 60 top Asian & Tribal exhibitors.
The Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show is open to the public Saturday November 14, from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, November 15 from 11:00pm-5:00pm. There will be no admittance after 4:30pm on Sunday. General admission is $10 per person. A suggested donation of $25 is recommended to attend the benefit. To RSVP for the benefit or for more information, please call (310) 455-2886. The show is held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica. For additional information, the public should visit www.caskeylees.com.
