Michael Govan
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- Milken Institute31 min
A Conversation with Mark Bradford and Michael Govan
Art critic and curator Bradford discusses his evolution from abstract expressionism to politically charged installations that challenge institutional norms and address social inequities. The conversation highlights his co-founding of Art + Practice, a non-profit transforming a former beauty parlor into a hybrid gallery and foster youth center in Leimert Park to serve marginalized communities. Through strategic partnerships with LACMA and a rejection of the "colonizing model," Bradford advocates for an integrated approach where artistic practice drives systemic change and resource redistribution.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Art 360: Passion, Wealth and the Business of Art
Michael Govan, Linda Resnick, Larry Gagosian, Maurice Marciano, Gabriel Kreiman, Linda Barron, David Rockefeller Jr.
This event detailed the robust economic growth of the Los Angeles art scene, highlighted by LACMA's recent expansion which generated $500 million in economic impact and created 700 jobs. Prominent figures including Linda Resnick, Maurice Marciano, and Larry Gagosian shared strategies on collector psychology, gallery expansion, and the necessity of balancing personal passion with investment potential. Furthermore, the discussion emphasized the critical role of museums in shaping visual culture and addressed the urgent need for improved arts education to counter declining literacy rates while navigating a rapidly globalizing market.