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Book Synopsis: A facsimile of the GALA Committee's mock auction catalog for an artistic intervention into the props and plots of Melrose Place. Originally published in a limited run in 1998, Primetime Contemporary Art documented "In the Name of the Place," a radical two-year intervention by a group of artists, initiated by Mel Chin and known as the GALA Committee, on the primetime television show Melrose Place. This extremely rare artist's book is reproduced for the first time as a facsimile edition.
The artists comprising the GALA Committee worked with the producers of Melrose Place to develop a series of political works that were used as props and plot devices across two seasons of the show, providing surreptitious commentary on reproductive rights, HIV/AIDS, the Gulf War, domestic terrorism, corporate malfeasance, and substance abuse. Some of these topics were banned by the FCC at the time, and the group's works allowed for the artists and the show to create political commentary that went unnoticed by censors. The artworks they produced were exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art in 1997 and then sold at an auction at Sotheby's to support several charities. Primetime Contemporary Art was created by Mel Chin and Helen Nagge as a mock auction catalog documenting the artwork made for the show and the conceptual framework of the GALA Committee.
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Experience a piece of television history with Primetime Contemporary Art: Art by the GALA Committee as Seen on Melrose Place. Relive the magic of the groundbreaking intervention by the GALA Committee on the hit show Melrose Place, now available in a limited facsimile edition. This rare artist's book takes you behind the scenes of the radical two-year project that pushed artistic boundaries and challenged societal norms.
Delve into the world of political art with Primetime Contemporary Art, where the GALA Committee teamed up with the producers of Melrose Place to create thought-provoking works. These artworks served not only as props and plot devices but also as hidden commentaries on critical issues such as reproductive rights, HIV/AIDS, and corporate malfeasance. By subtly integrating these powerful messages into the show, the artists were able to navigate around FCC regulations and provide viewers with a unique and engaging viewing experience.
Immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of Mel Chin and the GALA Committee as you explore the pages of Primetime Contemporary Art. This mock auction catalog not only showcases the incredible artworks made for the show but also offers insight into the conceptual framework that drove the GALA Committee's artistic process. From the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art to the prestigious Sotheby's auction, these pieces of art captured the attention of the art world and now have the chance to captivate you.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of television and art history. Order your copy of Primetime Contemporary Art: Art by the GALA Committee as Seen on Melrose Place today and take a journey into the realm of political art that pushed boundaries and sparked conversations. Order now and join the ranks of art enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of television and artistic expression.
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