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152 N Central Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90013
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Neighborhoods: Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Central LA, Downtown
Hours:
Mon 11am-5pm
Thu 11am-8pm
Fri 11am-5pm
Sat, Sun 11am-6pm
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Last updated 7.21.09
What People Are Saying About Moca At The Geffen Contemporary
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
Tucked away on a pedestrian side street in Little Tokyo, this easily adaptable hall was once a warehouse. With its sprawling spaces, the MOCA annex often houses exhibitions that are too large or cumbersome for the main museum in California Plaza. This increased space allows for frequent interactive installations that blend visitors with the art. Aficionados taking in the latest show often rub elbows with passersby patronizing nearby shops and sushi houses. Formerly known as the Temporary Contemporary, the Geffen (adapted for reuse by Frank Gehry) boasts continually surprising works from…
06/14/02
Italian Art show
by timothy at Citysearch
Recently visited this museum for the first time. I liked the space, but loved the show of the Italian multi media art that was being show at the time.
This was the first good show of Multi media art I had seen since leaving San Francisco. I would totally recommend this to my friends. I especially liked the time line spanning the whole period for these particular artists.
There also was a small show for the interns, going on when I was there. It was nice to see that this museum is working with the community to give young artists a place to exhibit and work with established artists. I am jealous!, in a good way.
- Pros: nice space, easy parking
- Cons: low publicity, needs more shows
05/24/02
Not much to look at on the outside...
by izelmorena at Citysearch
But on the inside, this place is amazing. I've always considered the Geffen (TC) as the naughty twin of MOCA. All the talent of the curators of MOCA, but with a little more edgy feel. This place doesn't win awards for it's exterior, it does however host exceptional shows. You can catch a shuttle from MOCA to the Geffen and back again for free. The Geffen also provides the same Thursday night free admission, so there is no reason not to go.
- Pros: Great Exhibitions, Free shuttle service, Thursday Night Free
05/22/02
Old School
by ClaudineToo at Citysearch
Before MOCA took up its place in its new digs, it held court in this vast warehouse space. I actually prefer this location to the fancy new building on California plaza, because it doesn't distract from the art. Also, the exhibitions seem to be a little more adventurous in this satellite location.
The Details on Moca At The Geffen Contemporary
The Extras:
Free tours of the exhibitions are available at both locations. Tours leave from the lobby and last 30-45 minutes. Thursday tours leave at 6pm.
Look Good:
Both downtown MOCA locations have a visitor reading room stocked with books, catalogs and audiovisual materials related to work currently on exhibit.
When to Go:
Admission to all three MOCA locations is free all day on Thursdays.
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