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After Hours 2010 Cinema Orange | OCMA Third Thursdays 2010 Cinema Orange Co-presented by OCMA and the Newport Beach Film Festival, Cinema Orange spotlights the cinematic works of independent filmmakers from around the world. Celebrating the program’s sixth season, the 2010 Cinema Orange summer series showcases documentaries celebrating art, architecture and design from the recent Newport Beach Film Festival. Special Q & A sessions to follow select screenings. Cinema Orange is presented in conjunction with Third Thursdays and are free with museum admission. Screenings are held in the pavilion and begin at 8 pm. June 17 Learning from Light: The Vision of I.M. Pei USA, 2009, 84 and 57 min. Director(s): Bo Landin & Sterling van Wagenen Culture, Nature and Light: These elements provide the structure for the 1-hour documentary that explores the mind and heart of one of the world’s master architects, Chinese-American I.M. Pei, while chronicling his latest creation; the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. The Museum has already been dubbed “The Louvre of the Middle East” and after opening its doors to the public in November 2008 it has been baptized an architectural world wonder, exposing one of the world’s most magnificent collections of Islamic art. July 15 Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child USA, 2010, 88 min. Director: Tamra Davis Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat's own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man. August 19 William Krisel, Architect USA, 2010, Director: Jake Gorst This film explores William Krisel's life and work, including his roots in 1930s China, his ground-breaking designs for modern living, and interviews with scholars, his contemporaries and family. “I’m a firm believer that good modern design can make your life happier, more productive and more enjoyable,” says Krisel. During the 1950s, Krisel built thousands of mass-produced tract homes in Palm Springs—and throughout Southern California—and thus played a key role in establishing the desert modernism of the area. His major achievement was to elevate the expectations of the average buyer of prefabricated housing in the 1950s. By devising airy dwellings with massive windows opening onto the bright expanse of the surrounding landscape, Krisel proved that modest midcentury homes did not have to be “cracker boxes” of unimaginative and claustrophobic design. 7:30 pm book signing of Forgotten Modern: California Houses 1940-1970 with William Krisel and author Alan Hess Q&A with William Krisel and architectural historian/author Alan Hess to follow screening September 16 Journeyman Architect: The Life & Work of Donald Wexler USA, 2009, 66 min. Director: Jake Gorst During the 1950s and 60s, Donald Wexler pioneered commercial and residential construction using steel and prefabrication. He applied his groundbreaking techniques and unique style to projects for clients such as Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, the Alexander Construction Company and Walt Disney World Resort. Wexler’s designs for public buildings in the Coachella Valley of California, including the dramatic Palm Springs Airport, served as both soaring and practical models for other municipalities to emulate. Today Donald Wexler’s work is garnering new appreciation worldwide and providing inspirationfor a new generation of architects. Cinema Orange is organized by OCMA and Leslie Feibleman, Associate AIA, director of special programs/senior film programmer at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Special thanks to Sony and Design Onscreen - The Initiative for Architecture and Design on FIlm. Images: All images courtesy of Newport Beach Film Festival   OCMA Third Thursdays Every third Thursday for 2010 7 pm Curatorial Tours 8 pm Film screenings Free with museum admission Join us every third Thursday of the month for special behind-the-scenes gallery tours led by members of OCMA's curatorial team and video screenings featuring artists from our permanent collection. January 21, 8pm George Herms Hosts Documentary Flashbacks Part 1: George Herms and The Prometheus Archives Join our host, artist George Herms, for a look at his work through select documentary footage and discussion. February 18, 8pm Tim Sullivan Artist Talk and Screening Join video artist Tim Sullivan for a special artist talk and screenings of his selected works. March 18, 8pm Kim Abeles Hosts Documentary Flashbacks Part II: Encyclopedia Persona A-Z Artist Kim Abeles hosts a special screening featuring documentary footage from her work. Don't miss it! April 15, 7pm Galleries closed for installation. May 20, 7pm Join us for curatorial-led tours. Presale tickets available here. Image provided by the Orange County Museum of Art   BACK TO TOP

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