Japan's top architect, Arata Isozaki, built this museum in 1986. The series of bright galleries with exposed vaults display some of this century's finest artwork. Works by Mark Rothco, Franz Kline, Claes Oldenburg and more are displayed year-round. In addition to the curators, artists and critics frequently give guided tours. Inside the museum is a great restaurant called Patinette serving...
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Founded in 1979, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. The museum is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. MOCA's permanent collection, numbering over 5,000 works and steadily growing, provides extensive...
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Be sure not to miss the other California Plaza , half a block down at 350 Grand Avenue. Its monstrous fountain project - described as LA's best baby-sitter - was designed to play as an orchestra, and the 20 minute fountain show is captivating to both children and adults alike.
MOCA is Los Angeles's only institution devoted to art from 1940 to the present. Displaying works in a variety of media, it's strong in works by Cy Twombly, Jasper Johns, and Mark Rothko, and shows are often superb. For many experts, MOCA's collections are too spotty to be considered world class, and the conservative museum board blushes when offered controversial shows (they passed on a Whitney...
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Eye Candy Gallery is filled with art and craft - no candy in sight. They represent over 70 N.E. Ohio artists - Fabricated jewelry. paintings, pottery, photography, wood, glass, fiber can be found here.
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 02, 2007)
If you're on a diet, this place isn't the place to go if you don't wanted to be tempted with a huge variety of candy and goodies. :-) This shop is for every person with a sweet tooth - they have every candy imaginable and it's hard not to walk out with a little bit of everything because it all looks so good. The candy is always fresh and full of flavor and the store is well-organized. A...
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 27, 2006)
I saw the Rauschenberg exhibit here which was free after 6pm on one of the weekdays. They had a knowledgeable person give a talk on his works. The experience couldn't be beat, especially if you are into modern art.