The title of this work is drawn from a phrase coined by radio personality, Magnificent​ ​Montague, who would state his trademark “Burn, Baby! Burn!” whenever he was​ ​moved by a piece of​ ​music. During the rebellion in Watts, rioters borrowed the host’s cry for the arson that characterized those seven days in L.A. Join us each week as we highlight a permanent collection work in honor of LACMA’s 50th anniversary. [Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren. Burn, Baby, Burn (L’escalade).​ ​1965-1966] #LACMA50