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Bruce Conner Retrospective at MOCA Los Angeles

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) presented a major retrospective of American artist Bruce Conner from October 1, 2000 to January 14, 2001. The exhibition surveyed Conner's diverse practice spanning assemblage, drawing, film, and performance. Conner, known for his darkly surreal assemblages and experimental films like 'A Movie' (1958), was a key figure in the Beat and Funk art movements. The show included works from the 1950s through the 1990s, highlighting his influence on subsequent generations. Curated by MOCA, the retrospective traveled to other venues afterward. The exhibition was accompanied by a catalog published by MOCA.

Key facts

  • The exhibition ran from October 1, 2000 to January 14, 2001.
  • It was held at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA).
  • The retrospective covered Bruce Conner's work from the 1950s to the 1990s.
  • Conner was known for assemblages, drawings, films, and performances.
  • His film 'A Movie' (1958) is a seminal experimental work.
  • Conner was associated with the Beat and Funk art movements.
  • The exhibition was accompanied by a catalog.
  • The show traveled to other venues after MOCA.

Entities

Artists

  • Bruce Conner

Institutions

  • The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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