SFMOMA acquires over 90 modern and contemporary artworks
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has revealed the integration of over 90 new modern and contemporary pieces into its collection. These works, acquired from January to June 2026, showcase contributions from various creators, including video artists Stephanie Comilang, Simon Speiser, and Ana Mendieta. The museum also incorporated works on paper from Arakawa + Gins and Orlando Smith, along with sculptures and mixed media pieces by notable artists such as Betye Saar and Nobuo Sekine. This expansion reflects SFMOMA's dedication to enhancing its collection with diverse artistic narratives and practices.
Key facts
- SFMOMA acquired more than 90 modern and contemporary artworks.
- Acquisitions were made between January and June 2026.
- Artists include Stephanie Comilang, Simon Speiser, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, Ana Mendieta, Agnieszka Polska, Arakawa + Gins, Orlando Smith, Dan Friedman, Betye Saar, Nobuo Sekine, Kishio Suga, Finnegan Shannon, Rose B. Simpson, and Elaine Cameron-Weir.
- Works span video installations, works on paper, sculpture, and mixed media.
- The acquisitions aim to add depth and breadth to SFMOMA's collection.
- The museum emphasizes global and local voices in its holdings.
- The announcement was made by SFMOMA.
- The acquisitions highlight formal and conceptual innovations.
Entities
Artists
- Stephanie Comilang
- Simon Speiser
- Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
- Ana Mendieta
- Agnieszka Polska
- Arakawa + Gins
- Orlando Smith
- Dan Friedman
- Betye Saar
- Nobuo Sekine
- Kishio Suga
- Finnegan Shannon
- Rose B. Simpson
- Elaine Cameron-Weir
Institutions
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States