Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal
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Hidden in plain sight, neon, mosaics and stained-glass shaped Los Angeles’ backdrop.
Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.
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Lost LA is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal
Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal
Preview: Season 9 Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipLos Angeles is in many ways associated with neon.
-Woah!
-Hey, it works!
-You could say that Judson stained glass is just hiding in plain sight.
-Well, it's part of the fabric.
Not only should it be beautiful, but it should be practical.
-Woah!
-Mosaics are enduring, and I think they're classic.
-These should really be preserved so that backdrop that we grew up with in Southern California, future generations will also experience.
How did this Massive Mosaic from Santa Monica End Up in the OC?
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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 7m 24s | A monumental mosaic saved from demolition and restored piece by piece. (7m 24s)
Inside Judson Studios, LA’s Historic Stained Glass Workshop
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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 7m 42s | The stained glass studio that's infused SoCal architecture with color for 125 years. (7m 42s)
Inside the Museum Saving LA’s (Historic) Neon Signs
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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 11m 31s | Discover how neon signs preserve LA’s cultural history. (11m 31s)
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