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May 27th, 2019
The Road Goes Ever, Ever On: Route 66 Photographs by Andy Romanoff
May 24, 2019–When I walked into the La Quinta Museum one day recently the place was abuzz over an unlikely topic. Staff members too young to remember Woodstock were chatting excitedly about the Hog Farm–a 1960s commune founded by peace activist and clown Wavy Gravy.
It turns out Hog Farmer Andy Romanoff, a living embodiment of the Summer of Love, had just visited the museum. Along with hitchhiking and living on a bus, his counterculture credentials include a deep acquaintance with the road-trip-as-ritual. He first traveled Route 66 as an 18-year-old and returned recently to photograph the historic road.
The La Quinta Museum exhibit opening May 28-September 14, 2019–Route 66, Road Trip–includes 18 of Romanoff’s photos. In his essay and photos that follow, the Los Angeles writer and photographer explores the road that “goes ever, ever on” (as Bilbo said) in the dreams of hobbits...
May 27th, 2019
LA QUINTA MUSEUM BRINGS BACK NOSTALGIC ROUTE 66 THROUGH THE MEMORIES OF ARTISTS AND ROADTRIPPERS
La Quinta, California—Road Trip: Route 66, a nostalgic look at the “Main Street of America.” May 28 through September 14, 2019 at the La Quinta Museum.
The La Quinta Museum is excited to open the new exhibit about the cultural and artistic influence of Route 66 in California.
This exhibit is a compilation of memories about the Historic Route 66, about how the Mother Road’s past dialogues with the present, and the adventurous spirits who get their kicks on the road. The exhibit showcases the photography of Andy Romanoff and Brian Helder; Wendy Jack’s detailed diorama of a gas station and souvenir shop; a collective art installation from local artists, along with Route 66 artifacts and informative and interactive panels.
Road Trip: Route 66 will be exhibited May 28–Sep 14, 2019 at the La Quinta Museum. The opening reception is June 13, 2019, 5 pm-7...
