LOS ANGELES (RNS) The former art studio of the late Corita Kent, known as LA’s 'pop art nun,' had been slated for demolition to make way for additional parking.
Former art studio of Sister Mary Corita, LA’s ‘pop art nun,’ spared from demolition for now
The art studio of the late Corita Kent, known as LA’s “pop art nun,” is now a dry cleaner and had been slated for demolition to make way for additional parking. Artist Corita Kent’s former Hollywood art studio on Franklin Avenue in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Corita Art Center/Immaculate Heart Community
December 17, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) The former Hollywood art studio of a Roman Catholic religious sister who was known for her pop art covering racism, poverty and misogyny appears to have been spared from the wrecking ball after all.
Corita Kent, known as Sister Mary Corita, in front of some of her artwork. (Courtesy of Corita Art Center/Immaculate Heart Community)
Los Angeles The former Hollywood art studio of a Roman Catholic religious sister who was known for her pop art covering racism, poverty and misogyny appears to have been spared from the wrecking ball after all.
The art studio of the late Corita Kent, known as LA s pop art nun, is now a dry cleaner and had been slated for demolition to make way for additional parking.
To prevent this, the nonprofit Corita Art Center and the Los Angeles Conservancy have urged the city of Los Angeles to designate the building as a historic cultural monument.