#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! And if you can’t go to a museum yourself, you can always explore art online and read articles by some of the top art journalists.

Go to an Art Museum Day timeline

1503 Mona Lisa the Masterpiece!

Leonardo da Vinci painted his masterpiece - the Mona Lisa, which is "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world."

1793 The First Public Art Museum

The Louvre - the world's largest art museum, opens in Paris, France.

1870 The Met.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, or better known as 'The Met,' is the largest art museum in the United States.

2000 Recognizing Pop Culture as Art.

Moving from classical art, MoPOP- the Museum of Pop Culture, was created as a dedicated museum for contemporary popular culture.

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 and tag your law-abiding posts with #ArtMusuemDay.

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.

Why We Love Go to an Art Museum Day

It lets us be a tourist in our own city

We love learning

It gives us time to clear our heads

It's easy to take the place where you live for granted. However, although we might not associate our everyday surroudings with getting away from it all, a little staycation action can go a long way. Visiting an art museum can take us to a different world, or, if the museum is local, show us how cool our cities really are. We're not saying a beach in the Caribbean's a bad thing, but we could all use a refresher that's closer to home.

Ever read the museum’s placard about a painting? It's packed full of intriguing info. There isn't always time to read everything, but it's amazing how much you can learn in a single visit. This gives us ammo for any wine and cheese party, as well as the all-important trivia night. Most of all, it feels good to end a lesisurely day with a sense of accomplishment.

Sometimes it's nice to turn off your phone and focus on something that's right in front of you. Looking at a piece of art and letting your thoughts drift can be really therapeutic. Many of our stressors melt away as we try to figure out what Gaudi meant by all of those melting clocks. But if that gets too heady, we're content with just admiring some beauty.

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[webdiggerxxx]

꧁★꧂

[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 🌟🌟🌟

[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]

[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.

Source

[thistransient]

lights in the darkness