ROBERT GRAHAM (1938-2008) Robert Graham was a distinguished Los Angeles sculptor celebrated for his monumental public art and detailed personal works. His notable pieces include the "Great Bronze Doors" for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and the “Olympic Gateway” for the 1984 Olympics. He also created the iconic rock sculpture at LACMA, along with memorials to Joe Louis, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker. A meticulous artist, Graham’s work is housed in major collections such as LACMA, The Whitney Museum and the Walker Art Center.

BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Billy Al Bengston was a pivotal figure in Los Angeles’s art scene for over five decades, renowned for his semi-abstractions and vibrant watercolors. Rising to prominence in the 1960s with works that abstracted commercial logos and car parts, Bengston’s art became emblematic of California art. He was a key exhibitor at Ferus Gallery, known for its innovative shows. His work is celebrated and collected by prestigious institutions worldwide.

MICHAEL HEIZER (1944- ) Michael Heizer is a pioneering contemporary American artist renowned for specializing in large-scale “earth art.” He believes that "awe is a state of mind equivalent to religious experience," aiming to create works that transcend ordinary perception. His notable pieces are held in prestigious collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, LACMA, the National Gallery of Art and the Walker Art Center.

DALE CHIHULY (1941 -) Dale Chihuly is one of the world’s most renowned glass artists, celebrated for his breathtaking site-specific installations and museum exhibitions worldwide. Known for his innovation and influence in modern glass art, his work attracts vast crowds and is internationally showcased in galleries and museums. His impact is marked by groundbreaking techniques, collaborative projects and a transformative approach to the medium.

ED MOSES (1926-2018) Ed Moses was a key figure in L.A.'s art scene, known for his innovative and evolving abstract paintings. As a central member of the "Cool School" at Ferus Gallery, he influenced a generation of artists including Ed Ruscha and Billy Al Bengston. Praised by Michael Govan of LACMA and architect Frank Gehry, Moses's work is celebrated for its unparalleled diversity and emotional depth.

ERIC ORR (1939-1998) Eric Orr was a sculptor and installation artist based in Venice, California, and a significant figure in the Light and Space movement. His work, which incorporates elemental materials like stone, metal, water and fire, is featured in major cultural institutions and private collections worldwide. Orr's art focuses on perceptual experiences, emphasizing how the space itself transforms the viewer.

TONY BERLANT (1941- ) Since the 1960s, Berlant has used a distinctive collage technique, nailing small metal images onto flat surfaces to create intricate, painterly assemblages. His materials range from old tin packaging to new signage, merging diverse objects, ideas and imagery into unified pieces. His work spans both painting and sculpture and appears on varied forms like canvases, cubes, houses or temples. Berlant's art reflects and deconstructs modern visual excess, blending displaced time and meaning into a cohesive whole for the viewer.

JOANNA POUSETTE-DART (1947 -) Joanna Pousette-Dart is known for her distinctive use of color and shape, influenced by her father, abstract expressionist Richard Pousette-Dart. Her work is featured in major collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. She has received notable awards such as the American Academy Arts and Letters Award (2017) and a Guggenheim Fellowship (1981). In 2021, she was elected to the National Academy of Design.

DAVID NOVROS (1941 - ) David Novros is renowned for his monumental, abstract paintings made from irregularly shaped, multipaneled canvases since the 1960s. Influenced by Minimalist sculptor Donald Judd, Novros’s work extends beyond traditional frames, integrating with its environment. Known for his reduced chromatic palette and geometric forms, his paintings create immersive visual experiences. His work is held in major collections, including MoMA, the Whitney Museum, and the Menil Collection.

ELSA RADY (1943 - 2011) Elsa Rady is renowned for her exquisite pottery, including vases, bottles, and bowls, inspired by traditional Asian ceramics with a modern, geometric twist. Her work echoes mid-century modern styles. Rady has received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and the California Arts Council award, with her pieces featured in the Renwick Gallery, Cooper-Hewitt and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

TERRY SCHOONHOVEN (1945 – 2001) Terry Schoonhoven, a painter and printmaker, became one of the nation’s premier muralists after co-founding the Los Angeles Fine Arts Squad in 1969. He created over 40 murals, primarily through public art projects and corporate commissions, driven by a desire to take art out of traditional settings and the commercial market.