MOCA at Grand Avenue held a public opening on Saturday night of William Leavitt: Theater Objects. This was the first solo exhibit and retrospective of the work of Los Angeles based artist. One of the most significant and influential figures working in Los Angeles, Leavitt has created a remarkable oeuvre that has influenced generations of artists. When I parking my car in the neighboring lot, I recognized John Baldessari who had arrived early and was leaving. Through July 3rd, the exhibit includes sculptural tableaux, paintings, works on paper and photography. The crowd on Saturday was lighter than I expected but many admirers attended theatrically costumed.
