Piece from
“Pleasure: Pattern and Decoration in American Art 1972-1985” (photo courtesy of MOCA)

For 40 years, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles, has thoughtfully provoked those who visit. Between the two campuses – MOCA Grand Avenue and the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Little Tokyo – the museum has a collection of more than 7,000 works of art that can defy easy explanation.

Expand your horizons with these current and upcoming exhibits:

“The Foundation of the Museum: MOCA’s Collection” is open now and will run through Jan. 27 at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

“Untitled (Questions) (1990/2018)” is open now and will run through Nov. 30, 2020, at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

“Open House: Gala Porras-Kim” opens Oct. 7 and runs through May 11, 2020, at MOCA Grand Avenue

“Pleasure: Pattern and Decoration in American Art 1972-1985” opens Oct. 27 and runs through May 11, 2020, at MOCA Grand Avenue