Art with Courtney Johnston

Buff, Straub, &, Hensman, (1955–1961), later Buff, Hensman, and Associates) Recreation, pavilion, Mirman, House, Arcadia, 1958, Photo by Julius Shulman 1959. Getty, Research, Institute, © J Paul, Getty Trust. Used with permission. Julius, Shulman Photography Archive Research, Library at the Getty, Research, Institute, (2004.R.10).

Mary Ann DeWeese (1913–1993, active Los Angeles) Woman’s swimsuit, 1961 Spandex, Lycra LACMA, Gift of Mary Ann DeWeese, DeWeese Designs © 2011 The Warnaco Group, Inc. All rights reserved. For Authentic Fitness Corp., Cole of California. Photo © 2011 Museum Associates/LACMA.

Carlos Diniz (1928-2001, active Los Angeles) Ladd & Kelsey, Architects (Pasadena, 1958-80) Monarch Bay Homes, Laguna Niguel (outdoor dining terrace), 1961 Screenprint 20 1/8 x 26 in. (51.1 x 66 cm) LACMA, Gift of Gilbert Ortiz and Edward Cella Art + Architecture © Carlos Diniz Archive. Photo © 2011 Museum Associates/LACMA.

Charles Eames (1907–1978, active Venice) Ray Eames (1912–1988, active Venice) Molded Plywood Division, Evans Products Company (Venice, 1943–47) Elephant, 1945 Molded plywood 16 1/2 x 30 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (41.9 x 78.1 x 41.3 cm) Eames Collection, LLC © The Eames Foundation. Courtesy Eames Office LLC (eamesoffice.com)

Kem Weber (b. Germany, 1889–1963, active Los Angeles) Desk and chair, c. 1938 Exhibited at the Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, 1939 Satinwood, primavera, chrome, aluminum, resin, leather (replaced) Desk: 30 1/4 x 60 x 30 in. (76.8 x 152.4 x 76.2 cm) LACMA, Purchased jointly with funds pr ovided by the Decorative Arts and Design Deaccession Fund, Viveca Paulin ‐ Ferrell and Will Ferrell, Shannon and Peter Loughrey, Heidi and Said Saffari, and Holly and Albert Baril Photo © 2011 Museum Associates/LACMA

Byron Wilson (1918–1992, active Oakland) Necklace , c. 1956 Silver, ebony, ivory 8 1/2 x 7 x 1 1/4 in. (21.6 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm) LACMA, Purchased with funds provided by Martha and Bruce Karsh © Byron Wilson Estate. Photo © 2011 Museum Associates/LACM

Levi Strauss & Co. (San Francisco, 1853–present) Pants and top, c. 1955 Cotton Levi Strauss & Co. Archives, San Francisco

James Turkington 'Hinemoa and Tutanekai' mural (detail), 1964, Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa smaller

James Turkington, Design for mural - Mr Yelis Wine Shop, date unknown. Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa

James Turkington, Parnell Baths mural, c1960s, photographer unknown. Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa

James Turkington, Parnell Baths mural, c1960s, photographer unknown. Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa