Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future

The Getty Museum is currently showcasing the first ever groundbreaking exhibit of the regions diverse urban landscape.  During the 20th century, Los Angeles rapidly evolved into one of the most populous and influential industrial and creative capitals in the world.  Highlights include visionary planners and architects who transformed an expansive landscape into a vibrant laboratory for cutting edge design.  Overdrive refers to the extraordinary pace and worldwide impact of LA's impressive growth including our ambitious freeway network, sleek corporate towers, whimsical coffee shops, popular shopping malls, refined steel-and-glass residences and eclectic cultural institutions.  Through July 21, 2013, enjoy our rich and often under appreciated built environment. http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/overdrive/