Duchamp to Pop at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena
Can one ever really "explain" Marcel Duchamp? Once you hear about his life and his irreverent art, contemporary art will make a lot more sense to you! Join me [...]
Private Tour of the Chateau Marmont
I've arranged for a behind-the-scenes private tour of the famous and fabulous Chateau Marmont with the very gracious general manager of the storied hotel. We'll meet in the living [...]
A Glorious Mind Meld: The Viennese Secessionists and Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Inspired by their motto, “To the age its art, to art its freedom,” the Viennese Secessionists established a modern standard in beautifully patterned household goods and avant-garde architecture. The [...]
“The Glitterati” Lecture Series: Dangerous Curves Ahead: Art Nouveau
The late 19th century saw La Belle Époque, or “The Beautiful Era” in France bring about a splendid period of opulence and luxury in design and craftsmanship in the [...]
Private Visit to Virginia Robinson Gardens
Come explore the exquisite historical gardens, pool pavilion, and mansion of Virginia and Harry Robinson, founders of Robinson's department stores. Their home and gardens were the site of many [...]
Wattles Mansion Showcase House: “Hollywood: The First 100 Years”
"Hollywood: The First 100 Years" Showcase House The Mediterranean style Gurdon W. Wattles' estate and gardens in Hollywood is an outstanding example of early 20th century Southern California architecture. [...]
Private Tour of Queen Mary with Ship’s Captain
Go behind the scenes of the stylish HMS Queen Mary to view her sumptuous Art Deco interiors with the ship's captain and official historian, Captain Will Kayne. Captain Kayne [...]
A Lovely Day in Malibu: Adamson House and Serra Retreat
Sign ups must be made through Santa Monica College Community Education (see link below) Join me for a private tour in Malibu at the Adamson House, an exquisite example [...]
A Fashionable History of Hollywood Costume Designers
New Book Puts Spotlight on Often Forgotten Artists Betty Grable in an Edith Head gown designed for “This Way Please.” With the Oscars coming up soon – [...]
Private Visit to Lautner’s Sheats-Goldstein House
Join me for a one-hour private tour of the Sheats-Goldstein House, the iconic John Lautner-designed residence which has been been featured in many movies and videos such as Charlie's [...]