Los Angeles Engagement of ``Taken by Storm: the Art of Storm Thorgerson'' to Be Hosted by Forest Lawn(R) Museum.

GLENDALE, Calif. -- Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries:

--Part of the acclaimed "Revolutions" exhibit, featuring works by artists who defined musical culture visually at Forest Lawn-Glendale, "Taken By Storm" features Storm Thorgerson's artwork and the debut of his original stained glass creation of the Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" album artwork.

"Revolutions," a ground-breaking, free exhibit that features the artists behind the images synonymous with identifying the pop culture from the 60s and into the new millennium, opened yesterday at the Forest Lawn(R) Museum in Glendale. Showing never-before-seen art and original creations, from photographs to posters, original artwork used for albums and CDs, magazine art, and drawings, the exhibit showcases artists who created visually beautiful and thought-provoking work cherished by the world's musical icons.

Storm Thorgerson, first with Hipgnosis and then later in his own right, is the artist behind the images synonymous with identifying the pop culture from the 70s and into the millennium (e.g., Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," and The Cranberries' "Bury the Hatchet"). Creating visually beautiful and thought-provoking art, Storm's work has been featured on a variety of singles and album covers and collected in books, including "Eye of the Storm," "Mind over Matter," and "Walk Away Renee." Storm's distinctive style has made his artwork one of the most recognizable in the music industry. He is responsible for the iconic images associated with bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Cranberries, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel, and 10cc amongst others.

The distinctive and edgy style of Storm Thorgerson's work has an element of "performance" to it. Storm takes joy in engaging the audience to provoke a reaction through "temporary installations" captured by the camera -- is it reality or is it fantasy?

In Storm's own words, "I like photography because it is a reality medium, unlike drawing which is unreal. I like to mess with reality. Bend reality. Some of my works beg the question of is it real or not? I use real elements in unreal ways. Is the man really on fire? Why would he just be standing there? Who put the beds on the beach? Why? Why is there a cow on the cover? It doesn't have anything to do with the album, or does it? A boxer dog in designer boxer shorts on a beach? Incongruity. I like to create things that are unlikely (dog in designer shorts), unbelievable (beds on a beach), and unacceptable (setting a man on fire). Make people doubt what they see. How real is real? My work triggers sufficient interest in what it `is' and makes people ask what it `means'."

Following the successful 2004 London debut, this travelling exhibition will be the first international exhibition of Storm's artwork since his stroke during the opening night of his Paris exhibition and the first ever US exhibition dedicated to his work. The only Los Angeles appearance will be at the Forest Lawn Museum in conjunction with its "Revolutions" exhibit, which focuses on artists who rocked the world of music industry graphics.

Limited edition signed and numbered fine art prints and one-of-a-kind artwork will be available at the Forest Lawn Museum Store. For a press packet, further information, or to request an interview with Storm Thorgerson, please contact: 805-341-7269.

The Revolutions exhibit is free and open to the public, and will run from July 31st to October 9th, 2005, at the Forest Lawn Museum, Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call 800-204-3131 or go to www.forestlawn.com or www.takenbystorm.us

About Forest Lawn

Forest Lawn is the community resource where families and friends turn to celebrate life -- from weddings and baptisms to funerals and family history. Founded in 1906, Forest Lawn serves Southern California through its five locations -- Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Cypress, Covina Hills, and Long Beach -- with 1,250 acres, only 750 of which are developed. Forest Lawn originated the memorial-park concept that eliminated upright tombstones in favor of sweeping vistas and lawns. In addition, Forest Lawn opened the first mortuary on dedicated cemetery grounds.

Forest Lawn offers a wide range of products and services, including funeral planning and packages, funeral insurance, memorial property, flowers, and cremation and mortuary services. Forest Lawn is known for its pristine and serene environments interspersed with outstanding art collections. Artworks of particular note include an exceptional collection of original American bronze statuary, stained glass from the 13th Century, the largest permanently mounted religious painting in the world, and mosaics celebrating American history.

Forest Lawn regularly hosts a variety of cultural and civic programs as part of its commitment to providing Southern California residents with educational and cultural events that celebrate meaningful moments in life from around the world. For information, visit www.ForestLawn.com or call 800-204-3131.