A Moment in Time
A Moment in Time stands as a testament to OCMA鈥檚 unwavering support of contemporary artists and our commitment to the research and preservation of art. Comprising over 4,500 works of art, OCMA鈥檚 permanent collection focuses on art created during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Since its inception, OCMA鈥檚 commitment has been both to artists with ties to California and to engaging with renowned national and global voices. Our collection reflects both our exhibition history, functioning like an 鈥渁utobiography鈥�, and our longstanding interest in presenting and preserving the most important work of our time.
Every two months, the museum will select and present a single artwork or artworks from a single artist from the collection, spanning over six decades of OCMA鈥檚 history. Each rotation in the series encapsulates a crucial moment in the museum鈥檚 collecting journey, revealing revolutions of art practice across decades. Through the lens of art, we weave a narrative that both reflects our evolving perspectives of contemporary art, while offering a snapshot of art鈥檚 role as a mirror to our changing world. We are so happy to share the journey through art with you.
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A Moment in Time stands as a testament to OCMA鈥檚 unwavering support of contemporary artists and our commitment to the research and preservation of art. Comprising over 4,500 works of art, OCMA鈥檚 permanent collection focuses on art created during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Since its inception, OCMA鈥檚 commitment has been both to artists with ties to California and to engaging with renowned national and global voices. Our collection reflects both our exhibition history, functioning like an 鈥渁utobiography鈥�, and our longstanding interest in presenting and preserving the most important work of our time.
Every two months, the museum will select and present a single artwork or artworks from a single artist from the collection, spanning over six decades of OCMA鈥檚 history. Each rotation in the series encapsulates a crucial moment in the museum鈥檚 collecting journey, revealing revolutions of art practice across decades. Through the lens of art, we weave a narrative that both reflects our evolving perspectives of contemporary art, while offering a snapshot of art鈥檚 role as a mirror to our changing world. We are so happy to share the journey through art with you.
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