The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents “L.A. Exuberance: New Gifts by Artists,” an exhibit running through April 2.

Artist Meg Cranston’s “Brown Puppy” (2014) is one of the pieces on display in the exhibit at LACMA. (© Meg Cranston, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA)

The exhibit features works given to the museum for its 50th anniversary as part of a campaign led by artist Catherine Opie. The exhibition includes gifts from Opie, Larry Bell, Tacita Dean, Charles Gaines, Friedrich Kunath, Sterling Ruby, Ed Ruscha, Analia Saban, Mario Ybarra Jr. and others, with a spotlight on artist John Baldessari, who has donated his work as well as pieces by other artists.

“L.A. Exuberance: New Gifts by Artists” includes 60 objects including painting, photography, drawing, prints, sculptures, mixed media installations and other media. It is curated by Rita Gonzalez, curator and acting department head of contemporary art, along with Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director.

The title comes from a series of lithographs that British artist Dean made during a recent artist residency in Los Angeles.

“We have been overwhelmed by the spirit of giving from our artist friends,” Govan said. “Their artworks, outstanding gifts that have been made in honor of our anniversary, are a testament to their generosity and support of LACMA and we are immensely grateful to all the artists who have contributed works to the collection and continue to energize the museum’s growth.”

Opie also thanked the museum for working with the artists.

“Artists giving to museums are seeing this as an opportunity to collaborate,” Opie said. “In most cases, artists don’t have the final word about what is given or acquired by a museum. It’s important for artists to have a choice in the matter and shape their own legacy.”

“L.A. Exuberance” features many artists living and working in Southern California.

The artists’ gifts initiative and campaign is continuing and includes numerous additional artists and more works than are on view in the exhibition.

LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)857-6000. Or visit www.lacma.org.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents “L.A. Exuberance: New Gifts by Artists,” an exhibit running through April 2.

The exhibit features works given to the museum for its 50th anniversary as part of a campaign led by artist Catherine Opie. The exhibition includes gifts from Opie, Larry Bell, Tacita Dean, Charles Gaines, Friedrich Kunath, Sterling Ruby, Ed Ruscha, Analia Saban, Mario Ybarra Jr. and others, with a spotlight on artist John Baldessari, who has donated his work as well as pieces by other artists.

“L.A. Exuberance: New Gifts by Artists” includes 60 objects including painting, photography, drawing, prints, sculptures, mixed media installations and other media. It is curated by Rita Gonzalez, curator and acting department head of contemporary art, along with Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director.

The title comes from a series of lithographs that British artist Dean made during a recent artist residency in Los Angeles.

“We have been overwhelmed by the spirit of giving from our artist friends,” Govan said. “Their artworks, outstanding gifts that have been made in honor of our anniversary, are a testament to their generosity and support of LACMA and we are immensely grateful to all the artists who have contributed works to the collection and continue to energize the museum’s growth.”

Opie also thanked the museum for working with the artists.

“Artists giving to museums are seeing this as an opportunity to collaborate,” Opie said. “In most cases, artists don’t have the final word about what is given or acquired by a museum. It’s important for artists to have a choice in the matter and shape their own legacy.”

“L.A. Exuberance” features many artists living and working in Southern California.

The artists’ gifts initiative and campaign is continuing and includes numerous additional artists and more works than are on view in the exhibition.

LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)857-6000. Or visit www.lacma.org.