CSUF Begovich Gallery; PAST FORWARD: Early Images of the Visual Arts Complex at CSU Fullerton

"PAST FORWARD (Redux)" is a re-interpretation and re-design of the 2023 exhibition, briefly showcased in the temporary quarters of the College of the Arts Office of the Dean. It celebrates the sublime blend of form, function, and creativity characterized by the midcentury architecture and aesthetics of Cal State Fullerton’s Visual Arts Complex. The exhibition looks back at the iconic and boundary-pushing design led by architect Thornton Abell (1906-1984) that defined the era of architectural excellence on campus. It consists of historical photographs from the J. Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute taken by renowned architectural photographer Julius Shulman, building renderings from the University’s Archives & Special Collections, and ephemera from Art, Design, & Architecture Museum at the University of California, Santa Barbara With the advent of the Modernization Project scheduled to unveil new and updated grounds and facilities in 2024, "PAST FORWARD (Redux)" reflects on the enduring legacy of the University’s architectural and design blueprint and its possibilities for the future.