Contemporary

Woman Descending the Staircase
The Department of Contemporary Art features iconic works of international art from 1945 to the present. One of the most comprehensive contemporary art collections in any encyclopedic museum, it comprises over 1,000 works, encompassing painting, sculpture, installation, and new media. Some of the notable holdings include works by Willem de Kooning, Eva Hesse, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Joan Mitchell, Bruce Nauman, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, and Cy Twombly.
Collection Updates

To ensure that your museum experience meets your expectations, check our Collection Updates page to learn about gallery closures and major artworks that may be off view during your visit.

What's on View

Tomoaki Suzuki
Through October 20, 2013

Robert Morris: Untitled (Scatter Piece)
Through November 14, 2013

Isaac Julien: The Long Road to Mazatlán
Through January 12, 2014

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