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MCASD Grand Reopening

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Date:
April 9, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
[π˜—π˜ͺ𝘳𝘰π˜₯𝘒𝘀𝘡𝘺𝘭 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 π˜•π˜¦π˜Έ 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬, 1962. Paint, plaster, and objects on two wood panels. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Β© Niki Charitable Art Foundation]

After five years of renovation, the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego’s Flagship location in La Jolla is finally ready to welcome the public. MCASD will reopen with the special exhibition π˜•π˜ͺ𝘬π˜ͺ π˜₯𝘦 𝘚𝘒π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡 π˜—π˜©π˜’π˜­π˜­π˜¦ π˜ͺ𝘯 𝘡𝘩𝘦 1960𝘴, the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of the French-American artist during this pivotal decade, from the artist’s π˜›π˜ͺ𝘳𝘴, or β€œshooting paintings,” to the exuberant sculptures of women she called π˜•π˜’π˜―π˜’π˜΄. You are invited to experience the new collection galleries, including works from artists such as Ruth Asawa, Lorna Simpson, Robert Irwin, Tschabala Self, John Baldessari, James Luna, and more. Enjoy architectural tours of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building designed by Selldorf Architects, picnic in the ocean view Art Park, peruse the new event spaces and outdoor terraces, and celebrate the future of contemporary art in our community. Enjoy a full day of entertainment including DJ, performances by San Diego Ballet highlighting classical dance in its most expressive and dramatic form and Disco Riot a movement-based dance collective, Music by: Jesus Gonzalez and New Orleans Style Brass Band Chunky hustler brass band Food and Beverages available in their Art Park Art & Crafts 11 AM – 3 PM. The shop is open all day! Valet Parking available for $10 MCASD Members receive Free Valet Parking, Discounts at The Shop, Free Tote bags, and more! Tickets are free but required for entry. All invited! Todos Invitados!

April 9, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art
700 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037