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May 4, 2024 to May 12, 2024
Formerly On view
Join us for a unique opportunity to view the remarkable artworks that will be featured in MCASD's celebrated biennial Art Auction. Explore approximately 60 works, including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by early career and internationally recognized artists.
On view for a limited time, get a sneak peek at the auction and discover stunning artworks.
Art Auction 2024 presents the opportunity for collectors to acquire pieces from renowned artists like John Baldessari and Robert Rauschenberg or emerging talents like Kelly Akashi and Elliott Hundley. The event is the museum’s largest fundraiser, providing vital support for educational programs, exhibitions, and art acquisitions. All works are carefully considered by MCASD’s Director and Curators.
—Kelly Akashi
—John Baldessari
—Sarah Cain
—Gerald Clarke
—Niki de Saint Phalle
—Sam Falls
—Elliott Hundley
—Byron Kim
—Marcus Jahmal
—Rebecca Morris
—Ed Ruscha
—Calida Rawles
—Robert Rauschenberg
—Allison Saar
Kelly Akashi, Studio Fossil (Headlands), 2021. Courtesy of the artist, Lisson Gallery, and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery.
After a four-year hiatus, MCASD will host its biennial Art Auction at MCASD (700 Prospect St, La Jolla) on Friday, May 10.
The Art Auction will begin at 6 p.m. with a hosted bar and ample food stations as guests enter their silent auction bids.
MCASD is extremely grateful to the contributing artists and galleries. MCASD’s Art Auction 2024 is made possible by the generosity, counsel, and in-kind support of Christie’s, Artworks San Diego, and J. Dewers. Art Auction 2024 is powered by Artsy.
Top: Elliott Hundley, 10.4.20.1 (detail), 2020. © Elliott Hundley, Courtesy Regen Projects, Los Angeles.