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MOCA at California Plaza
Last updated 12.17.09
What People Are Saying About MOCA Grand Avenue
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – Financed by private donations and developed with pieces acquired from private collections, MOCA has grown into one of the West Coast's premier showcases of modern art. The museum was erected in 1983 as the Temporary Contemporary--a former hardware store refurbished by L.A. architect Frank Gehry--while the permanent site at California Plaza was under construction. This main building opened three years later in an architecturally striking complex designed by Arata Isozaki. Gehry's celebrated site lost its "temporary" tag and was re-christened MOCA at the Geffen Contemporary.…
08/08/02
Very impressive
by sky1977 at Citysearch
I never thought that a museum with contemporary art can be this awesome. After visiting about 12 major museums in LA area, this is the #1 I would recommend to friends.
08/08/02
nice
by miumiu11 at Citysearch
i went to see the warhol exhibit and it was really great. i'm going back to see it again in a week!
05/22/02
A museum for Everyone.
by izelmorena at Citysearch
MOCA is the place to go to see artists from the 1940's to Contemporary. If you want to see Impressionist or Flemish Paintings go to LACMA. MOCA has always kept its exhibitions innovative with live performance artists (DJ Spooky), post-war classics (Willem De Kooning).
With all the readily available information that the curators supply, this make it a great place to take kids and people who aren't submerged in the art world, but would like a taste. Full descriptions of what is being presented and interesting quotes by the artists are on the walls and in the flyers. Books on the artists being shown are also available for visitors to review. Tours are also available for anyone who wants extra inside information on the artist, work and display of the works.
- Pros: Curators, Available Information, Varied Artists
- Cons: none.
The Details on MOCA Grand Avenue
Parking:
On weekdays, try the outdoor lot at the corner of Hope Street and Kosciusczko Way. The California Plaza parking lot is the best weekend bet.
Save Money:
Admission to all three MOCA locations is free all day on Thursdays.
