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An enthralling and historical look at the emergence of cutting-edge contemporary art in Southern California. Through the unwavering vision of a devoted few, the exploding Los Angeles art community of the 1960s was harnessed and internationally exposed. From Frank Stella paintings to Ed Keinholz installations and Duchamp to John Cage, Los Angeles was on fire and no one in the art world expected to find such a revolution in a place like this. Radical Past, takes a long overdue look at this pivotal period of art and music in Southern California while unearthing a collection painstakingly put together for the now defunct but once stellar Pasadena Art Museum. The Armory Center for the Arts and Art Center College of Design joined forces with curator Jay Belloli to bring this all encompassing exhibition and catalogue to fruition. More than 100 artist biographies, multiple essays and endless color reproductions are featured.