- As Head Archivist and Research Specialist at L.A. Louver, one of the longest established contemporary art galleries on the West Coast, I manage the Gallery Archive and Library's daily operations and special projects, oversee structure and ongoing development, lead initiatives, set policies, and manage staff. As Research Specialist, I develop and contribute to research, curatorial, and collecting projects for L.A. Louver. Areas of management and development include: Archive, Library, Collections Development and Discovery, Data Management, Image Rights Management, and Research Projects.
- Art Historian, Curator, Researcher, Archivist and Collections Specialist with international experience across museums, libraries, and academic institutions. Specializing in curatorial practice and the development and management of archives, digital projects, art and library collections. Extensive experience in acquisitions, cataloging, and valuation of art and archival collections.
- Research Interests and Specializations: global modern and contemporary art; German visual culture and politics; Cold War studies; history and theory of Left politics; the Situationist International; 20th century avant-garde music, sound art and electronic music; prints and drawings; painting, sculpture, mixed media art, and installation art
Lauren Graber, Ph.D., M.A., History of Art
Head Archivist & Research Specialist
L.A. Louver
45 N. Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
T 310-822-4955
F 310-821-7529
lauren@lalouver.comlalouver.com