Stendahl's World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles

23 June 2026 — 18 October 2026

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How Earl Stendahl transformed the LA market for pre-Hispanic art from the 1940s, promoting ancient Mexican artifacts while archaeological sites suffered.

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Around 1940, after decades of selling landscapes and Modern paintings, Earl Stendahl turned to Mexican antiquities, transforming the market for pre-Hispanic art in Los Angeles and beyond. Stendahl Art Galleries promoted the ancient artifacts of Mexico as commodities for both museum and private collections, launching exhibitions across the United States and Europe and building on Hollywood connections for product placement in advertising campaigns. Meanwhile,...

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Stendahl's World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles

23 June 2026 — 18 October 2026

Coming Soon

How Earl Stendahl transformed the LA market for pre-Hispanic art from the 1940s, promoting ancient Mexican artifacts while archaeological sites suffered.

From The Getty Center