MOCA - the main one

I also visited the main gallery of the MOCA, at 250 South Grand Ave in downtown, which I enjoyed much more than the Geffen Contemporary gallery. Both had security personnel standing around every corner so I wasn't able to take pictures, but I was excited to see the real life versions of paintings and works I had looked up by artist when searching for inspiration for various projects we had done in class. Some of these included Ed Moses, Brice Marden, Agnes Martin, Robert Rauschenburg, and Jasper Johns. It seemed a lot easier and quicker to appreciate their art and get a sense of their style when I was able to see the paintings on display in the museum than by sifting through google images. The photography being shown at this gallery was among the most memorable parts of the museum. There were tons of striking black and white images of all types of subject matter from gorgeous landscapes and still lifes, to the more raunchy sex and drug-using scenes. There were also a myriad of acrylic and oil paintings. Several paintings on display consisted of nothing but one smooth color on a canvas. The paragraphs explaining these were the most fascinating part of the art work. One artist simply put two planks leaning against the wall and described them as bridging the gap between a world of reality, represented by the tangible walls, and ourselves. I may not fully comprehend why such a simplistic piece earns its spot in a museum, but its interesting that those are the pieces that I find easiest to remember when reflecting upon past visits to art galleries.