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brack·ish wa·ter
The space where salt and fresh waters meet.
Brackish Water Los Angeles examines the ecosystems, infrastructures, and politics surrounding brackish water, which refers to the space where salt and fresh waters meet. The project considers the larger implications of in-betweenness, including issues of access, inclusion, ecological racism, and cultural/class system interchanges along Los Angeles’ waterways.
Left: CSUDH Donald R. & Beverly J. Gerth Archives and Special Collections. 1902 Lithograph (reprinted 1916) showing topography of Redondo area, now known as the South Bay.
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Artwork | Programming | Student Involvement | Climate Justice
Participating Artists
Laura Aguilar
Judith F. Baca
Lauren Bon & Metabolic Studio
Laddie John Dill
Nancy Baker Cahill
Vija Celmins
Mercedes Dorame
Helen Mayer & Newton Harrison
Alfredo Jaar
Jenny Kendler
David Maisel
Kori Newkirk
Catherine Opie
Emma Robbins
Alison Saar
Shinique Smith
Isaac Michael Ybarra
Also featuring objects from the collections of the Autry Museum of the American West, CSUDH Donald R. & Beverly J. Gerth Archives and Special Collections, and the Natural History Museum of Southern California.
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Brackish Water Los Angeles is among more than 60 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art
Brackish Water Los Angeles participated in the PST ART Climate Impact Program, a groundbreaking integration of climate action, community building, and data reporting as part of Getty’s landmark recurring arts event. Getty has provided participating organizations with education, resources, and tools to build community and take lasting climate action, as well as a framework for completing climate impact reports related to PST ART exhibitions. The PST ART Climate Impact Program is organized by LHL Consulting.
Additional funding for Brackish Water Los Angeles provided by the Pasadena Art Alliance, and the California State University, Domingue Hills’ Instructionally Related Activities Award.
