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San Diego MoCA exhibition reconsiders West Coast minimalism, Armory Fair Modern praised

exhibition · 2026-04-23

An exhibition titled "Phenomenal" at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is prompting a reassessment of West Coast minimalism. The show's impact was noted alongside commentary about The Armory Fair Modern, where dealer Washburn remarked that "The second year looks good." Washburn is described as the type of dealer whose presence makes returning to the fair a pleasure. The source material connects these elements under the tag "Valentine| De Wain Archives" on the artcritical website.

Key facts

  • An exhibition called "Phenomenal" is on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
  • The exhibition is causing a rethink of West Coast minimalism.
  • Dealer Washburn commented on The Armory Fair Modern.
  • Washburn said "The second year looks good." about the fair.
  • Washburn is described as making returning to The Armory Fair Modern a pleasure.
  • The information appears under the tag "Valentine| De Wain Archives" on artcritical.com.

Entities

Institutions

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • The Armory Fair Modern
  • artcritical

Locations

  • San Diego
  • United States

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