Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage

In 1980, on a quiet stretch of Venice Beach, seven young architects gathered for what would become an iconic photograph. At the time, they were bold innovators, shaping a new architectural language rooted in Los Angeles but destined for global impact. This single image captured the energy of a moment—a group of creators poised to redefine their craft.

Forty-five years later, four members of that group – Thom Mayne, Eric Owen Moss, Craig Hodgetts and Frederick Fisher – reunite to reflect on that image, their groundbreaking careers, and the city they helped transform.

During LA Design Festival, Helms Design District will host a special screening of Rebel Architects, Episode 1: Capturing a Moment in LA Architecture, produced by FORT: LA. The screening will be accompanied by a conversation with Rebel Architects host Frances Anderton, and voices from the next generation of architects in Venice. Find out if the freewheeling creativity of the 1970s and ’80s flourishes today!

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