San Diego Museum of Art

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San Diego Museum of Art
The area’s oldest, largest, and most visited art museum, the San Diego Museum of Art boasts an extensive permanent collection. This includes art by Spanish and Italian masters, 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculptures, and South Asian paintings. What’s more, the museum regularly hosts major exhibitions from around the globe. All year long, there is also an in-depth schedule of cultural and educational programs designed for adults and children. For those looking to do some research, there is an onsite library where an extensive collection of art history publications can be accessed. The San Diego Museum of Art is located in Balboa Park, which is where you’ll find everything from additional museums and the San Diego Zoo to the Old Globe Theatre and Alcazar Garden.

From November 10, 2012 through February 10, 2013, visitors to the museum will experience Behold, America! This incredible exhibition features all types of works from the colonial era to present day offering a stunning overview of art in the United States. The exhibition will be presented at three museums: the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the Timken Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art will showcase portraits by John Singleton Copley, Cindy Sherman, and John Currin. The Timken Museum of Art will provide traditional still-life pieces by Raphaelle Peale as well as contemporary works. And the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will present the work of Robert Irwin, Ann Hamilton, and Eastman Johnson.
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