Only William S. Burroughs seemed untouched by the "insanity" of his exhibit's opening, a friend said.
One entry in a comment book at the exhibit's exit read: "Historical perspective on the cutting edge of artistic mind exploration." Another read: "Sick. Sick. Sick."
It was Media Day for the "Ports of Entry: William S. Burroughs and the Arts" exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the critics were out in force to catch a quick glimpse and a byline before the show opened to the public Thursday morning.
The stars -- and a few protesters -- came out for a reception at a Los Angeles exhibit featuring non-literary works of Lawrence's William S. Burroughs.
Lawrence writer William S. Burroughs isn't the only Beat Generation figure whose vast works are being exhibited in Los Angeles.
Years of work will come to fruition Thursday for curator Robert Sobieszek as his exhibit on William Burroughs opens in Los Angeles.