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CAC – ACTION ITEM: Consideration of (1) a Recommendation by the Public Art Subcommittee Pertaining to Art Installation “Culver Current” by Nate Mohler; (2) an Artist Proposal Related to Current Status and Proposed Updates Including Deaccessioning Plan in 2028; and (3) Provide Comment as Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager – Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – Cultural Affairs Standing Public Art Subcommittee (10/14/26)
Department Approval: N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) (1) Consider a recommendation by the Public Art Subcommittee pertaining to Art Installation “Culver Current” by Nate Mohler; and (2) Consider a proposal from Artist related to current technical status, proposed maintenance/operational updates, show programming, and deaccessioning/demolition plans; and (3) Receive updates from staff regarding a contract amendment and terms; and (4) Provide comments as appropriate.
BACKGROUND
“Culver Current,” an interactive dynamic digital sculpture created by artist Nate Mohler, was commissioned under the Culver City Arts in Public Places program. Opened in December 2019 at City Hall’s central fountain, it was initially commissioned as a temporary one-year installation. The artwork consists of custom thermoformed, CNC-milled Corian® housing 494 internal addressable LED panels displaying generative digital video artwork.
Having outlived its initial one-year timeframe, the artwork has remained active for six years, serving as a recognizable visual anchor to the front of Culver City Hall. As the installation approaches the 2027–2028 timeframe, staff and the artist team have prepared an evaluati...
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