Museum of Neon Art

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The Museum of Neon Art ( MONA ) is an art museum in Glendale , Los Angeles County , whose collection focuses on fluorescent tube art . The museum focuses on art related to electricity and movement. Both rare old neon signs and works related to neon light by contemporary artists whose works range from abstract geometric shapes and unusual optical effects to moving mechanical sculptures are on display. The museum also collects kinetic art , restores the objects and exhibits them. The history and technology of neon signage and art is also featured.

history

The museum was founded in 1981 by Lili Lakich and Richard Jenkins. In 1996 the museum was moved to the Renaissance Tower .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Victor J. Danilov: Museum of Neon Art . In: Women and Museums. A Comprehensive Guide . Rowman Altamira, Lanham / New York / Toronto / Oxford 2005, ISBN 0-7591-0855-2 , Art Museums, p. 75–76 (English, limited preview in Google Book Search).
  2. ↑ Lawrence O'Toole: Where Neon Art Comes of Age . In: The New York Times . 4th February 1990.
  3. ^ Louise Lewis: Sirens and Other Neon Seductions . In: Catalog essay, Art Galleries, California State University, Northridge . February 17 - March 31, 2001.

Coordinates: 34 ° 8 ′ 37.6 ″  N , 118 ° 15 ′ 16.9 ″  W.