Robert Landau Showcases Art Deco Los Angeles in New Book

A new exhibition at West Hollywood's Denenberg Fine Arts Gallery celebrates the centennial of Art Deco, featuring photographer Robert Landau’s images of Los Angeles landmarks and an essay by historian Alan Hess. The show highlights the unique horizontal character of L.A.'s Art Deco, exemplified by buildings like the Pan-Pacific Auditorium and the Mauretania apartment, reflecting the city's historical height limits and sprawling layout. Margot Gerber of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles notes that technological advances have recently enabled taller Deco-inspired structures in the city. The exhibit underscores how Art Deco in Los Angeles remains a symbol of sophistication, showcasing both surviving landmarks and those lost to history.