Petersen debuts its latest exhibit, “Legends of Los Angeles : Southern California Race Cars and Their Builders,” honors racing icon Parnelli Jones Story by Glenn Oyoung. Photos courtesy of Petersen Automotive Museum. If I were to say the word “motorsports” to you, what city would come to mind? Indianapolis? Charlotte? Watkins Glen? Your answer will...
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Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School
The Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibit celebrates the role of the automobile in contemporary art The Petersen debuted the first in a series of “California-themed” exhibits to celebrate its upcoming 25th anniversary. “Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School” replaces the beloved “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración” lowrider exhibit in the Petersen’s Armand...
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Fine Art(eon)
Volkswagen displays its all-new Arteon at the Petersen, surrounded by high-fashion photography exhibit The Petersen Automotive Museum is a must-see stop for car lovers. It’s a celebration of not only the priceless and interesting cars on display, but also of Los Angeles’ unique role in shaping car culture since the inception of the automobile. The Pete (as...
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J is for Japanese
Petersen Automotive Museum – “The Roots of Monozukuri” and “Fine Tuning” Like AMEX, membership at the Petersen Automotive Museum has its privileges. One of those privileges is getting a jump on the crowds whenever the Petersen unveils a new exhibit. Still fresh off its head-to-toe remodel that ended in late 2015, the world’s pre-eminent automotive museum...