John Currin's 1999 painting 'The Hobo' acquired by Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

John Currin's oil painting 'The Hobo' from 1999, measuring 40 by 32 inches, entered the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The acquisition was made possible through the Contemporary Collectors Fund. Photographer Pablo Mason documented the artwork. This information was posted on artcritical on May 23, 2010. The painting is part of Currin's body of work that often explores figurative subjects with a distinctive style. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's collection includes significant contemporary pieces. The acquisition highlights institutional efforts to expand holdings of notable artists. The artwork's provenance and details are recorded in the museum's records.