One of the most iconic and most loved characters from 1950’s Hollywood has got to be Jim Stark from the legendary movie Rebel Without a Cause. James Dean’s performance still captivates audiences and has maintained its relevance.
The influence the film had can be seen in many Hollywood productions that have since been shot.

MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles) showcases an exhibition inspired on the film: Rebel. From May 15th to June 23rd, works from artists like Paul McCarthy and his son Damon McCarthy, Ed Ruscha, Terry Richardson, James Franco with Douglas Gordon, Harmony Korine and Aaron Young will be exhibited at JF Chen, a new space on Highland Avenue, Los Angeles.

The exhibition reinterprets the film’s legendary status, its depiction of Los Angeles, the main themes of the film, scenes that stood out, the film’s place in Hollywood, the people who worked on it, and film as a medium. All in a collection of unconventional, innovative works of art, like video installations, photographs, paintings, sculptures, drawings and, of course, film. In the words of MOCA’s director Jeffrey Deitch: “This exhibition, based on an iconic Los Angeles film by artists with strong ties to MOCA, represents a convergence of extraordinary talents and has a profound resonance with the Los Angeles art world and its relationship to Hollywood.”

Definitely worth the visit!