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Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s

Every week from April 9, 2022 until July 17, 2022.
Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
$0-$25
Adults: $25; SD/Tijuana residents: $20; Students: $15; Military, youth 17 and under, SNAP/EBT: Free. Free admission for all on Memorial Day.

About the Event

The first special exhibition at the newly reopening MCASD La Jolla campus will be a survey of works of Niki de Saint Phalle, who lived in La Jolla in the later years of her life.

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Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of French American artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) during this pivotal decade, featuring numerous works from European collections that will be displayed in the United States for the first time.

The exhibition explores a transformative ten-year period in Saint Phalle’s work when she embarked on two of her most significant series: the Tirs, or “shooting paintings,” and the exuberant sculptures of women she called Nanas. Affirming the artist’s place in postwar art history, this show highlights her prescient works of performance, participatory, and feminist art, as well as her many transatlantic projects and collaborations.Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s brings together major paintings, assemblages, and sculptures from this important chapter in the artist’s career, as well as extensive film and photographic documentation from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation and the Menil Collection Archives. Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is co-curated by Jill Dawsey, PhD, Senior Curator, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Michelle White, Senior Curator, the Menil Collection.

Funders

Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is co-organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the Menil Collection, Houston. More information here.

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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla

700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, California 92037
858-454-3541
info@mcasd.org

Photo Credit: Pablo MasonMission The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is to serve diverse audiences through the exhibition, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art created since 1950. Mandate MCASD engages a regional, national, and international audience including the binational constituency of the San Diego/Tijuana region. Vision MCASD is a museum providing public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process; a forum for the exploration and understanding of contemporary art and ideas; and a laboratory for artists to experiment with new forms of creative expression. Guided Tours The Museum offers public tours (free with admission) at both locations at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 5 and 6 PM on Free Third Thursdays. To book a private guided tour, please contact the Education Department at 858 454 3541 x151 or e-mail education@mcasd.org. (Please remember to book your tour at least three weeks in advance.) Museum Cafe Located at the northeast side of the Museum, the Museum Cafe is a European-inspired bistro, serving breakfast and lunch dishes made from the freshest organic ingredients grown by local farmers. MCASD Members receive a 10% discount; Membership card must be presented. Museum entry is not required to visit the Museum Cafe. Cafe Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special Events With its spectacular ocean views and distinctive architectural design, MCASD in La Jolla is a unique venue for a wide range of special events, from meetings to weddings to elegant sit-down dinners overlooking the ocean. Special privileges and discounts apply for MCASD Corporate Council members. For details about rental policies, call the Events and Visitor Services Department at 858-454-3541 x 166. Admission: General Admission $10 Seniors $5 Students 26 and over (with ID) $5 25 and under Free (with ID) Military Free (with ID) MCASD Members Free Admission is valid for 7 days at all MCASD locations. Free Museum admission third Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

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