Museum of Capitalism Opens in Oakland with 50-Artist Exhibition

The first Museum of Capitalism opens June 17 in Oakland, California, with a contemporary art exhibition exploring race, class, and environment. Founded in 2015, the museum aims to educate about capitalism's ideology, history, and legacy through unconventional programming. The inaugural show, 'American Domain,' curated by Erin Elder, features 50 artists including Oliver Ressler, Claire Pentecost, Dread Scott, Superflex, and Fran Ilich. The catalog includes texts by Lucy Lippard, TJ Demos, and Chantal Mouffe. The museum currently occupies a temporary 10,000-square-foot space at 55 Harrison Street on Oakland's waterfront, hosted by the Jack London District. It has launched an open call for architects to design its permanent home and seeks partners across the US for future activities.