"Legacy: Honoring Homeira Goldstein's History with the Manhattan Beach Art Center"

Homeira Goldstein

Manhattan Beach, California, USA. 27th October, 2023. The opening reception for "Legacy: Honoring Homeira Goldstein's History with the Manhattan Beach Art Center" was held at the Manhattan Beach Art Center in Manhattan Beach, California. The event was a tribute to Homeira Goldstein, an avid collector, philanthropist, and champion of arts, for her contributions to the art world, and the instrumental role she played in shaping the Manhattan Beach Art Center. Curated by Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Supervisor, Eric Brinkman, the exhibition was a rare opportunity for the public to view art pieces from her private collection, many of which have not been previously shown. The exhibition also showcases artists from previous exhibitions: Cosimo Cavallari, Roxy Paine, Lynn Aldrich, Simon Ouwerkerk, Lita Albuquerque, Matt Wedel, Deborah Oropallo, Peter Shelton, Nellie King Solomon, and Ed Moses, among others.

Rod Spackman (R) of the Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Commission speaks during the presentation to honor Homeira Goldstein

Since its inception in 2001, the Manhattan Beach Art Center has been a showcase of creativity and artistic expression. As a visionary curator, Homeira has organized over 30 exhibitions at Manhattan Beach Art Center. Her commitment to make art accessible to the public has been a mission in her artistic and curatorial journey, to form a bridge between art, artists, audiences, and the community. She is the Chairman of the Board for TIME4ART, an educational art foundation, and has served on the boards of many of the most prestigious arts and cultural organizations including USC Roski School of Art and Design, TIME4ART, Music Center CDA, Wende Museum, Fellows of Contemporary Art, Rand Corporation, LACMA, OTIS College of Art and Design, Getty Visual Arts Educational Program, and the Los Angeles Arts Council.

Homeira Goldstein receives a gift of calligraphy from Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), that was sent to her by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang, who was unable to attend

LABA members Jesse Weiner and Joey Zhou with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang (iPhone) attending by video conference

Joey Zhou, founder of LABA

Joey Zhou, founder of LABA

Joey Zhou, founder of LABA

Joey Zhou, founder of LABA

Homeira's philosophy, "Art is life and life is art," underscores the transformative power of creative expression. This sentiment is at the heart of this exhibition, honoring her impact on the art community and her ongoing commitment to expand creativity and cultural awareness.

About Manhattan Beach Art Center

The Manhattan Beach Art Center stands as a vibrant platform for artistic exploration and community engagement. Through exhibitions, workshops, and events, the center enriches the cultural fabric of Manhattan Beach and its surrounding areas. The exhibition will run through December 31st, 2023. For more information visit ManhattanBeach.gov.

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