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20 | January 10, 2019 | Malibu surfside news life & arts malibusurfsidenews.com ‘Richard Diebenkorn: Beginnings, 1942–1955’ comes to Pepperdine Exhibit’s opening reception to be held Jan. 13 Submitted by Pepperdine University Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art will present “Richard Diebenkorn: Beginnings, 1942–1955” from Saturday, Jan. 12, until Sunday, March 31. Pepperdine is the exhibition’s only Southern California venue. An opening reception is to be held from 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. Organized by the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation in Berkeley, in conjunction with the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the landmark exhibition is the first to solely examine the work Diebenkorn made prior to his turn to figuration and nearly 25 years before the Ocean Park series. “Beginnings” focuses on the artist’s stylistic and technical origins in oil, watercolor, gouache, ink, crayon, and collage, tracing Diebenkorn’s evolution from representational landscape, to semiabstract and Surrealist-inspired work, to his mature Abstract Expressionist paintings from the Sausalito, Albuquerque, Urbana, and early Berkeley years. The examination is a significant contribution to the study and understanding of Diebenkorn, who Crocker Art Museum Associate Director and Chief Curator Scott A. Shields asserts is “the greatest artist California has yet produced.” Later periods in the artist’s development have been surveyed in exhibitions and publications, but “Beginnings” is the first full-scale exhibition to chronicle the artist’s paintings and drawings from early to mid-1940s, as well as the mature abstractions that the artist started to make later in the decade while on the faculty of the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Focused exclusively on paintings and drawings made between 1942 and 1955, “Beginnings” features approximately 75 works from the collection of the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation, most of which have never before been publicly exhibited. These littleknown works range from World War II drawings and watercolors depicting soldiers, military life, and the vast, beautiful setting of Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, to abstractions that unite the forms of Surrealism and the fractured planes of Cubism, to gestural works on paper. The show concludes with one of the artist’s first mature figurative paintings, his 1954 “Untitled (Horse and Rider),” laying the foundation for the representational drawings and paintings soon to come (1955–1966). “Beginnings” reveals the forces that shaped Diebenkorn as a young artist: the landscape; his service in the U.S. Marines in the East, Southern California, and Hawaii; and his teachers and mentors, most notably painter David Park, whose artistic and paternal guidance lasted until Park’s early death in 1960. It also evidences the influence of artists he admired, including Arshile Gorky, Joan Miró, and Willem de Kooning; as well as the writings of art critic Clement Greenberg. “Diebenkorn’s early works show the artist rapidly assimilating art from various time periods and locales,” said Shields. “Beginnings” also brings to life ‘Richard Diebenkorn: Beginnings, 1942–1955’ When: Jan. 12– March 31; opening reception 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed on major holidays Price: Free For general information, call (310) 506-4851 or visit arts. pepperdine.edu/museum. To contact museum staff, call (310) 506-7257. “Untitled,” a 1949 oil on canvas by Richard Diebenkorn is shown. Richard Diebenkorn Foundation the moment in 1954 when, just as Diebenkorn was being hailed as California’s leading Abstract Expressionist painter, he felt his art had perhaps become too polished, prompting him to shift to landscapes and the figure. “Beginnings” originated during meetings in the mid 2010s between Shields and Andrea Liguori, managing director of the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation. Liguori was in the final stages of research and development of “Richard Diebenkorn: The Catalogue Raisonné” (Yale University Press, 2016), the definitive resource on the artist’s work (including sketches; drawings; paintings on paper, board, canvas; and sculptural objects), when she asked Shields to curate an exhibition for a multi-museum tour. Shields noted the rich variety and depth of the Foundation’s holdings of Diebenkorn’s early work and proposed it as the focus. Malibu Village amps up security efforts with new robot Barbara Burke, Freelance Reporter Malibu Village is sporting a new security guard of the robotic kind. Garnering all sorts of inquisitive glances, the Knightscape robot offers 24-7 surveillance of the property. One can see him tooling along the back parking lot of the shopping center behind Malibu Burger Company, sashaying along the breezeway next to Saje and cruising past the ATMs at the banks. He won’t talk to a person, but he’s got an eye on everything. Malibu Surfside News went fishing to find out all about him and caught up with Gabrielle Farrell, a public relations official for Malibu Village, who explained that the robot’s K5 model also is in use at other centers in Southern California. “The robot offers 24/7 surveillance as well as helping with parking enforcement,” Farrell explained. “The main benefit is the ability to aid in basic surveillance in order to keep our community safe.” Hmmmm, does this mean one can be given a parking citation from the robot? Apparently not. “In an effort to aid enforcement officers, the robot helps analyze vehicle license plates and spots, and spots trespassers on the property,” Farrell said. Farrell noted that the robot — which can up to two to three miles per hour — is programmed to make basic property announcements, and those in the monitoring center have the ability to speak through the robot if needed. Malibu Surfside News went on the hunt to learn what patrons of the shopping center think of its newest “employee.” Meghan Hartmann, manager for Lulemon, said the robot has piqued customers’ curiosities. “Customers notice him and pop their heads out of businesses as he rolls by,” she said. “I know that the back parking lot is very dark at night, so people might feel safer now that he’s here.” Mikaela Kirby, manager of Saje, agreed. “I love the idea of having the robot for security purposes,” she said. Joe Schwartz, a customer at Malibu Burger Company, waxed philosophical. “You’d only see this in California,” he said. Getting specific in an age of artificial intelligence, displaced workers and a society wondering about the impact robots will have on the world, Malibu Surfside News couldn’t help but ask: “Did he replace a human, or is he just augmenting human efforts?” Farrell was reassuring. “His role is intended to assist officers,” she said. “He’ll help to improve response times and keep officers and the public out of harm’s way.”
malibusurfsidenews.com DINING OUT Malibu surfside news | January 10, 2019 | 21 The Dish Taverna Tony carries on under new ownership Classic Greek fare, live music among establishment’s various draws Barbara Burke Freelance Reporter Taverna Tony, an iconic Malibu venue that has played a role in many Malibuites’ special occasions, continues to serve its popular menu under the tutelage of its new owner, Zane Koss, a well-respected restaurateur in Southern California. To whet the appetite, one might try one of the many mezes on offer at the Greek establishment. The taramosalata dip ($7.95) is a flavorful, satiating starter made with red caviar, lemon juice and onions. Another satisfying appetizer is the melitzanosalata ($7.95), an eggplant dip infused with garlic and lemon and seasoned with sesame oil. No matter what meze one selects, the flavors entice and invite one to settle in for a hearty, delightful dining experience. The soups also are terrific at Taverna Tony. The lentil soup ($7.95) features flavorful lentils, fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, herbs and spices in a hearty broth. This selection can serve as a satiating light lunch or as the beginning to an epicurean adventure. Simply stated, Taverna Tony is a foodie institution in this town. “This restaurant has been my home and my job location over a decade and my customers have become my lifelong friends and family,” said Leila Vilton, a well-known waitress at the venue. “We’re open 365 days a year, and customers enjoy our live band each night and our belly dancing on the weekends.” As one sits in the rustic atmosphere, complete with art depicting Greek landscapes and structures, and smells herb-infused aromas from the kitchen, it’s difficult to decide which flavorful entrée to select. The rotisserie routinely generates classic, robust lamb dishes and oftentimes, one can enjoy exciting game dish specials. After much deliberation, Malibu Surfside News opted for a traditional Greek classic: moussaka ($21.95). This deep-dish delight features large, moist, flavorful layers of eggplant, with zucchini, ground beef, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, all smothered with grated cheese. This filling entrée includes fresh vegetables of the day that are perfectly grilled and seasoned, Greek-style roasted potatoes, and rice pilaf. One can pair the dish with a glass or bottle of Moussaka ($21.95) is among the traditional Greek entrees served at Malibu’s Taverna Tony, which is now under new ownership. Photos by Barbara Burke/22nd Century Media one of the hearty Cabernet Sauvignon selections from the restaurant’s ample wine list. It would be easy to finish a wonderful dining experience after a hearty entrée. Dessert and coffee, however, are integral to enjoying Greek fare. Consider trying one of the classic desserts such as the bougatsa ($6), a superb choice made with delicate semolina custard nestled in a crisp phyllo pastry, served warm with honey and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Combine dessert with a cup of the venue’s sensational Greek-Turkish Isabel Miller CalDRE 00824077 Taverna Tony 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu Kitchen Hours 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Phone: (310) 317-9667 coffee ($4.95). This lovely dessert combination makes for a wonderful way to finish a lovely meal. RIGHT: The lentil soup ($7.95) is one of several starter options at the Greek establishment. MALIBU’S LEASING SPECIALIST A COMPLETE RENTAL AND LEASING DEPARTMENT 310.456.RENT Isabel@MalibuLeasing.com www.IsabelMiller.com PR Pritchett-Rapf Realtors It’s different here.
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