Past Due: 100 Years of Central Library - Episode 4: Public Art

In this episode of Past Due, we talk with Stephen Gee, author of Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art, to discuss the artwork of the Central Library past and present.We also explore the mystery of the missing Well of Scribes and highlight the tremendous work done by our Shipping Department.Resources Mentioned:Los Angeles Central Library: A History of its Art and Architecture by Stephen GeeSculptor Jud Fine Reflects on the Maguire Gardens’ SpineSpine: An Account of the Jud Fine Plan at the Maguire Gardens Central Library, Los Angeles by Jud FineAnn Preston's Lamps Illuminate the Bradley WingAlta JournalCentral 100 Community Oral HistoryThe Literate Fence located on 5th StreetThe Seven Centers Ceiling located in the Central Library lobby is by Los Angeles artist Renee PetropoulosAnn Preston's Illuminations can be found on various levels in the Tom Bradley wing of the Central Library. The one pictured is located on Lower Level 3 Chandeliers by Therman Statom located in the Tom Bradley wing of Central Library (view from the second floor) Found portion of the Well of the Scribes, previously located at foot of the West Garden