Explore the Era

Delve into the postwar Los Angeles art world in this online archive, which provides additional material related to the exhibitions on view at the Getty Center. Learn about hipsters and happenings, and the venues across the city where all the action took place through images from the archives and first-hand accounts with the artists.

Larry Bell Studio

Larry Bell's studio

Larry Bell’s studio in 1970. Photo by Larry Bell. Image courtesy of Billy Al Bengston

Artist Larry Bell moved his studio to Venice in the early 1960s in order to have a more spacious working environment, as his works were growing in size and technological complexity. This large studio housed Bell’s small and big chambers, which he used to coat the glass for his sculptures.

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  • Video: Larry Bell

    Video: Larry Bell speaks about his work, March 2011

  • Larry Bell in his studio in Venice, California

    Larry Bell in his studio in Venice, California, ca. late 1960s. Image courtesy of and © Larry Bell

  • Exterior of Larry Bell's studio in Venice, CA

    Exterior view of Larry Bell's studio on Market Street in Venice, California, ca. 1970. Image courtesy of and © Larry Bell

  • Larry Bell in his studio

    Larry Bell in his studio in Venice, California, 1969. Image courtesy of Malcolm Lubliner and Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica. © Malcolm Lubliner