An LA Landmark Gets a Facelift

Host:

Frances Anderton

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Frances Anderton talks to the architects of the Griffith Observatory redesign. Plus, a discussion about the fashion shows at MOCA and LACMA, and actor Peter Weller talks about his favorite building.

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Next month MOCA will open "Skin and Bones," a fascinating look at the "parallel practices" in contemporary architecture and fashion. Meantime, drawing inspiration from Japanese designers, LACMA mounts "Breaking the Mode," an exhibit of iconoclastic clothing that has challenged convention. Plus, LA's Griffith Observatory gets a facelift, and actor-director Peter Weller on his favorite building in Los Angeles.

Guests:

Brooke Hodge: Curator of Design and Architecture at MOCA
Peter Weller: Film and TV actor
Brenda Levin: Principal of Levin and Associates
Stephen Johnson: Principal of Pfeiffer Partners

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