2008 Woodie Awards
Enjoy Picasso, Matisse, Dali and Warhol at one time
Julian Lim
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Entertainment
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Armed with a maze of halls and large rooms lined with hardwood floors, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) guides its visitors pass original works that is done by Pablo Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. That's just to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the SFMOMA offers four stories of incredible artwork done by accomplished artists.
On the top floor of the SFMOMA is where you will find the bulk of Picasso's work. I never thought I would ever have the chance to view actual paintings done by Picasso---one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. The way the SFMOMA set up this exhibit to show examples of how Picasso influenced other artists. There would be a few Picasso originals with the same style and theme placed next to other artist works, with similar characteristics. This gives you the option of comparing the works side by side.
After viewing the Picasso floor, I explored the floors below. I was amazed at all the different paintings I found. One that I was surprised to see was one of Matisse's most recognizable painting, "Femme au chapeau." Not only that, I've also seen some of Diego Rivera's and Frida Kahlo's paintings as well. There is also a large collection of Henry Wessel's photographs featured at the SFMOMA.
Normally, Admission to the SFMOMA will set you back $12.50, but that does not include the Picasso exhibit. If you want to see the Picasso exhibit, you would pay $15, which is not bad considering that if you were to bring your student ID, you will get in at the discounted price of $9.50. One of the coolest things about the SFMOMA is that it is free on the first Tuesday of every month.
The SFMOMA is located on Third Street and Mission Street. It is very easy to get there. It is right off the freeway and a block away from both the Montgomery and Powell BART stations. For more information about the SFMOMA, please visit Sfmoma.com.
On the top floor of the SFMOMA is where you will find the bulk of Picasso's work. I never thought I would ever have the chance to view actual paintings done by Picasso---one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. The way the SFMOMA set up this exhibit to show examples of how Picasso influenced other artists. There would be a few Picasso originals with the same style and theme placed next to other artist works, with similar characteristics. This gives you the option of comparing the works side by side.
After viewing the Picasso floor, I explored the floors below. I was amazed at all the different paintings I found. One that I was surprised to see was one of Matisse's most recognizable painting, "Femme au chapeau." Not only that, I've also seen some of Diego Rivera's and Frida Kahlo's paintings as well. There is also a large collection of Henry Wessel's photographs featured at the SFMOMA.
Normally, Admission to the SFMOMA will set you back $12.50, but that does not include the Picasso exhibit. If you want to see the Picasso exhibit, you would pay $15, which is not bad considering that if you were to bring your student ID, you will get in at the discounted price of $9.50. One of the coolest things about the SFMOMA is that it is free on the first Tuesday of every month.
The SFMOMA is located on Third Street and Mission Street. It is very easy to get there. It is right off the freeway and a block away from both the Montgomery and Powell BART stations. For more information about the SFMOMA, please visit Sfmoma.com.
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