#museum of neon art

[dozydawn]

paramount pest control sign, 1940s.

[johnschneiderblog]

Bending light

Notice the rats skittering down the left side of the sign ...

Doc Kilzum is both the star of a museum piece and mascot for Paramount Pest Control, founded in 1935. The sign was retired when the company relocated to a site near a freeway and authorities feared 10 feet of neon would pose a distraction to drivers.

After 50 years in storage, Kilzum landed in the Museum of Neon Art in Glendale

Seeing as how Sharon and I were camped out just a 10-minute walk from the museum - and since son-in-law Tony assured us it was worth a look - we strolled over one day.

Tony was right. I won't say neon-lovers were lined up to get in. In fact, Sharon and I happened to be the only patrons on a Thursday afternoon, which made for a leisurely perusal.

As you can see, Doc Kilzum is just one of the delights.

[macmanx]

Visited the Museum of Neon Art in Glendale today. It’s a small museum, but I highly recommend visiting.

Three M's, by Oliver Nowlin, 2020

The Unconditional Love Bug, by Roxy Rose (aka Neo-Girl), 2022

Arthur Jr., by Larry Albright, 1995

Reddy Kilowatt, by Larry Albright, 2009

Lady Liberty, by Roxy Rose (aka Neo-Girl). There’s no date on this piece, because the artist is constantly updating it with things that matter to her.

[rabbitcruiser]

Go to an Art Museum Day

Remember how excited you were to go on a field trip to the museum as a kid? The first thing on your mind was probably, “Yeah, no class!,” but a big part of the appeal was the thought of going on an adventure. And art’s all about exploration—in fact, that’s why we celebrate Go to an Art Museum Day on November 9. More than 30,000 museums around the world participate, and each year even has a different theme. So today, go to a museum and discover something new!

Go to an Art Museum Day Activities

Share your experiences on social media

Go to an art museum

Pick up a book on art

Pictures make up a huge part of social media (memes, anyone?). So on a day that celebrates visuals, there’s no shame in going on a share binge. And don’t be shy about getting creative. Add captions, filters, or anything that gets the juices flowing. But be sure to follow museum regulations.

We know it’s a novel idea to go an art museum on Go to an Art Museum Day, but what can we say? We’re mavericks. The best part about this innovative idea is that there are so many ways to enjoy it. You can go with family, friends, coworkers, or by yourself. Each offers a unique benefit, be it stimulating discussion or quiet repose. Whichever you choose, you’ll find something worthwhile to walk away with. Hopefully it’s not the art itself, because that could get dicey.

With a bunch of museums holding special activities and offering discounts, things can get crowded. If literally rubbing elbows isn’t your speed, you can still join in on the festivities. Drop by a library or bookstore and pick up a book on art. It might not be the same as seeing a print in person, but you do have the advantage of reading everything at your leisure.

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[webdiggerxxx]

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[hipstafootprint]

Contemplation with squares · Zurich 2024

[istandonsnowpiles]

Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii by Nam

[victusinveritas]

The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati.

[eastvillagetripster]

Door Defender

Artist Shezad Dawood's neon piece, "Wrathful Activity, Fierce Energy", on display at the entrance of the, soon to be closed, Rubin Museum of Art, 17th Street (off of Seventh Avenue) Chelsea, New York City.

[eythanxo]

Perdido por #Francia 🌟🌟🌟

[postmodernart81]

Glenn Ligon, Warm Broad Glow, 2005, neon

[fatchance]

Notes for a Poem on the Third World, Glenn Ligon, 2022, neon and paint.

At the Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, Arizona.

[harrisx28]

Miami Drone Light Show✨ Happy Memorial Day🇺🇸

[greenwallflower]

[deboraumana]

Street arrrrrrt

📍Berlin

[0rdinaryeric]