Presented by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles & Olive & Grand.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is pleased to partner with Olive & Grand, representing the Oviatt Penthouse, for a one-of-a-kind celebration of the Centennial of Paris’ International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. This is the only celebration of the centennial in Los Angeles!
The centerpiece of our three-day celebration is “Art Deco Tous Les Jours,” an original exhibit of authentic period objects from toasters to textiles, illustrating the influence of Art Deco style on the aesthetics of everyday life in the 1920s and 30s. Vintage clothing & accessories, radios, cameras, housewares, decorative art, furniture, lighting and much more will be on display.
Your ticket includes the exhibition and interaction with the curators as you explore the exquisite Art Deco interior of the private 1928 Oviatt Penthouse, discover photo opportunities all around you and enjoy socializing with friends old and new on the open air terrace - while sipping French Centennial Cocktails curated by Giggle Water, at our no-host bar.Art Deco Tous Les Jours.
SATURDAY APRIL 26: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 at 10:00 AM
MONDAY, APRIL 28 from 3:00 - 9:00 PM (last entry at 7:30 PM)
Explore the incredible Oviatt Penthouse, built just three years after the 1925 Paris Exposition using the principles of this new modern design. In addition to the innate artistry of the design of James Oviatt's private quarters, in each room you will find an exhibition of objects that exude Art Deco and Streamline Moderne style.
On exhibit are fine, decorative and industrial art objects including original materials from the 1925 Paris exhibition itself and original items from the Oviatt Penthouse, such as a painting that was thought lost, but was recently discovered, an original glass element, furniture and an image of the Penthouse bar on the exhibit floor where it was purchased in Paris in 1927! Exuberant Art Deco design is expressed in the textiles, graphics, housewares, appliances, sculpture, clocks, powder room essentials, perfume bottles, car hood ornaments, men's and women's clothing and accessories, cameras, radios and more on display! Never has a style permeated so many aspects of daily life! The design wasn’t limited to the elite. Many items were designed in the Art Deco style, for the masses. Everybody had a chance to lead an Art Deco life!
We are also pleased to welcome author and vintage skyscraper expert Mark Houser who will show off four large drone-scan canvases depicting some of Los Angeles’ great Art Deco towers, by digital artist Chris Hytha. photos of Los Angeles Art Deco buildings. This is the first West Coast appearance of Houser and Hytha's "Highrises Collection" after exhibitions at the Chicago Architecture Center and the Art Deco Societies of New York, Detroit, and Phoenix. These canvases will be auctioned after the event, so you can take home your favorite Los Angeles skyscraper!
If you choose to visit Monday, April 28 you will be in the gallery on the actual 100th anniversary of the opening of the Paris Expo)!
We mark the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco style from the April 28th opening day of the six-month long 1925 Paris Exhibition. Although no style suddenly appears fully formed, it was at this World’s Fair that moderne styles developed in various countries were first brought together on the world stage. This universally influential style inspired architects and designers who attended the Exposition to manifest their own interpretations at home. In Los Angeles the 1928 Oviatt building was directly influenced by the Exposition. Its interior is one of a handful of remaining local interiors with early Art Deco design.
Tickets: All tickets include the exhibit and access to our no host Centennial Bar.
All ticket prices include processing fees. Please see individual events for further descriptions. Some proceeds will be used for conservation of the Oviatt Penthouse.
EXHIBITION ONLY (multiple times offered)
Saturday, April 26: 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
Sunday, April 27: 10am
Monday, April 28: *3pm - 9pm (last entry at 7:30pm)
$30 ADSLA Member
$36 General Admission
*On Monday, you may come between 3pm and 7:30pm. 100 people will be able to enter the Penthouse at any one time.
No refunds or time transfers, but tickets may be sold or gifted to another person. For sold out events we can sometimes connect sellers and buyers. All transactions are between the two private parties.
The exhibit is self-paced. Due to the limited capacity of the penthouse, we will repeat the same sessions multiple times to maximize the total number of attendees.
Remember to choose your session wisely. Not all sessions are parties. If you are looking to attend a party, please view those listings on our website.
Parking:
Available in paid area lots including Pershing Square ($9 after 6:00 PM and on weekends). Check the signs carefully, What can look like a flat rate is actually a very high rate for 15 minutes!
Dress Code:
We wholeheartedly welcome those dressed in vintage and vintage inspired attire for the special event sessions, but of course this is not required.
We do aim to create immersive events and that includes attendees! Please dress up (even a little) as one did for a day at an exhibition! Classic style contemporary sweaters, suits, blazers, vests, collared shirts, skirts, day dresses, fedoras, berets, scarfs, kimonos and slacks are all appropriate to wear to day time events. Please no sportswear, t-shirts or other casual attire. We understand that sometimes it is impossible to get home to change, so no one will be turned away, but we appreciate the effort.
The evening soirees are cocktail (or evening) attire only. Dressing in classic, chic all black is always an option.
ADA Notice:
Please note when buying tickets that due to the historical nature of The Oviatt, some areas are not fully accessible. While the interior is ADA compliant and has handicap restrooms, there are five steps leading to the outdoor deck that may require assistance.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is a nonprofit 501c3 organization.