Also at the Bergamot Station there is the Santa Monica Musuem of Art or SMMOA. Their exhibit was phenomenal it was called Combustine: Alberto Burri and America. The Italian artist Alberto Burri (1915–1995) was at the forefront of postwar avant-gardism. His work and level of automatic experimentation was inspiring. He used common materials like garbage bags, dirt, cloth, and plastic wrap. In some of the work he actually burned it with a torch. The texture and energy of this work was truly transformational. Check out this deep and delightful exhibition if you can. Otherwise, if inspired do some research on this amazing artist. A thought that just came up was why is Picasso a household name and not this guy? Insights always appreciated!!
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