The exhibition is free for Museum members and children 12 and under. Student groups are admitted free by advance reservation.
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His works reflect many of the other major art movements of the 20th century, and his poetic synthesis of East and West, spurred by his interest in Eastern philosophies and the art of Japan and China, mark him as a prophet of a global culture. This exhibition is the first full retrospective ever of Macdonald-Wright's career, spanning over 60 years in the life of this American original. The selections include Macdonald-Wright's early Synchromist experiments and masterworks, more figurative works dating to the middle of the 20th century, explorations of Pacific Rim cultural influences and later works reflecting a return to abstraction. Of particular interest are several panels from the artist's 1934 mural for the Santa Monica Public Library. The exhibition and its national tour are sponsored by SAS Institute Inc. and the Henry Luce Foundation.