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The article presents information on Modernists in the U.S., who got interested in cultural consciousness in the first half of the 20th century. These Modernists were attracted by the casual lifestyle and liberalism at California. The artists made remarkable paintings and sculptures related to the country, that transformed the aesthetics of the U.S. into modernity. The Modernists included Otis Oldfield, Stanton Macdonald-Wright, and Oskar Fischinger.

The article presents the views of legendary curator Walter Hopps about painters and artists from California. Hopps first show was that of artist Craig kauffman at Syndell studio and the first gallery show was of artist Edward Kienholz. Hopps explained about three chief modes of twentieth-century work including realists, modernists and imagists. Hopps also spoke about the experience he had in the studio of artist Richard Diebenkorn.

This article focuses on modernist jewellers in San Diego, California from 1940 to 1970. During this period, the state possessed a viable art community. Arts and metalwork was almost nonexistent, except for J. Jessop and Sons, Jewelers. During the World War II, the state attracted young artists who developed the arts community. The Allied Craftsmen of San Diego was later established. Its members include eminent jeweler Harry Bertoia.

Offers a perspective on the ideological implications of the use of the term contemporary art in the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, California. Dogma that adheres to works of modern art; Criteria for contemporaneity and modernism; Determination of MOCA to introduce a vision of art and its public presentation.

The article offers several attractions and tourist destination in San Francisco, California. It mentions several landmarks in which the city is know for including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fsherman's Wharf, and Pier 39. It cites the Museum of Modern Art which contains 20th century and contemporary art masterpieces. It notes several places of attractions including the Aquarium of the Bay where there are 20,000 marine animals, Conservatory of Flowers, and the Old Faithful Geyser of California.

The article reports on three recent art exhibitions that highlighted the need to revise the view of "California as a provincial breeding ground for the Manhattan scene." The smallest and most interesting exhibition was "California 1920-1945" held at the Tobey Moss Gallery. The event offered a modest reprise of the range of activities of forward-looking artists on the West Coast during the European modernist movement.

An interview with art dealer Tobey C. Moss is presented. When asked to define California modernism, Moss explains that it claims its roots in the state which is best described by colorform and hard edge abstraction. She says that the art scene in Los Angeles is more soulful and truthful than the unbridled passion of Expressionism. Moss believes the difference is influenced by the California landscape which is associated with limitless space, light and freedom.

Reviews the exhibition "Villa America: American Moderns, 1900-1950" at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, California through October 2005.

Features the exhibition "American Modern," at the Hackett Freedman Gallery in San Francisco, California. Gallery's interpretation of the exhibition's title; Paintings which form the center of the exhibition; Showcasing of paintings, sculptures and works on paper for a period of advanced American art before Abstract Expressionism.

Mentions the outdoor furniture available at a Los Angeles, California, shop called Outside. Pieces purchased by New York City designer Thad Hayes; Availability of a Richard Neutra outdoor ensemble and a Walter Lamb lounge chair; Contact point.