New Exhibition Unveiled At Laguna Art Museum

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A new exhibition is on display at the Laguna Art Museum, after organizers announced the unveiling of "Brand Spanking New: Freshly Acquired Artwork at Laguna Art Museum" this week.

The exhibition features 14 recently acquired artworks that embody the essence of California, spanning from 1835 to present day, organizers said.

“We are incredibly grateful for the addition of these 14 works to our permanent collection,” Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director of Laguna Art Museum said. “These works embody and preserve the California experience. The transition from private to public is a transformative process for these donated artworks, as they become accessible to all audiences, fostering an educational role within the community.”

The new artworks expresses "unabashedly Californian" ideas including optimism, irreverence and perfection. Many of the artworks emphasize experimentation, environmentalism and social change.

The Laguna Art Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach.