Contemporary Art 1980–Present

On View: East Building, Upper Level

35 artworks on view.

This appears to be a rectangular reflective artwork with a colorful overlay. The artwork is framed, like a large mirror, and it reflects the shapes of three people and a camera on a tripod, positioned on a wooden floor. The glass appears to be casting a vibrant spectrum of colors over the reflections, primarily orange and teal, creating a layered visual effect. Behind the work is a white wall, and it stands on a wooden floor.

Yellow Egoless Door

Olafur Eliasson

2005

Color effect filter glass, wood, and mirror Accession ID 2023.80.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

Yellow Store Front

Christo

1965

Wood, plexiglas, fabric, brown paper, galvanized metal, pegboard, corrugated cardboard, and electric light Accession ID 2023.79.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

The sculpture is a geometric structure resembling a sphere made up of triangular facets. The triangles are crafted from a translucent yellow material that allows light to pass through, casting yellow patterns on the surface the sphere is hanging from. Some sections appear to be either colorless or have no material in them. In the center, there is a smaller sphere that appears darker, covered by illuminated triangular patterns.

Thinking Sphere

Olafur Eliasson

2011

Stainless steel dark gray backside mirror and colored glass Accession ID 2023.80.2

Not on view

The image depicts a kitchen scene with a white refrigerator and stove next to each other. A black fork is seen sticking out of the refrigerator. The colors used are black, white, and gray. The stove has four burners and a window with a drawn blind above the appliances.

Fork in the Refrigerator

James Casebere

1975, printed 2000

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2009.131.14

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

This painting depicts the corner of a bedroom with a large bed in the center. The foot of the bed is near the bottom left corner, while the top of the bed is near the center of the painting. The bed has white bedding with thin black lines on the pillows and mattress, and a black blanket is folded at the foot of the bed, with a brown, green-eyed cat sitting on it. The side of the bed is covered in light blue fabric with dark blue stripes in a pattern similar to zebra print, with circular white tassels hanging off the bottom. By the head of the bed, on the right side of the image, a tall silver floor lamp is next to a brown set of drawers that has a small white rotary phone on it, and the corner of what may be a TV remote. Behind the lamp is a large, folded piece of tan cardboard-like material, one side slightly damaged, which is covered with gray and black zig-zagging lines. Above the drawers is a large, framed artwork showing trees with green leaves against a gray background. On the other side of the wall, above the bed, is a framed picture showing several black and white butterflies. On the left, above the foot of the bed, are two colorful prints or posters layered on top of one another, showing abstract designs in green, yellow, orange, and blue. The walls behind these art pieces are white, and the floor is gray. The ceiling is partially visible and is a light gray color.

Helen's Room

Jonas Wood

2017

Oil and acrylic on canvas Accession ID 2020.13.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

This is a photograph of a laundromat interior. The image shows a view through the window of a laundromat, with multiple washing machines against the walls. Bright fluorescent lights illuminate the space. A counter is in the middle, and on the windowsill, there are a pair of shoes and a container. Potted plants are in the background, adding greenery. The layout and reflections on the glass create a sense of depth and symmetry within the busy interior space.

Lavanderia #9

Christina Fernandez

2002, printed 2021

Inkjet print Accession ID 2022.46.4

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

Two silhouette shapes are suspended in mid-air, facing each other. Each silhouette resembles the abstract outline of a seated human figure. Thin lines connect these figures to the ceiling, resembling strings. One silhouette has an angular shape, while the other is more curved. A potted fern sits on the wooden floor between them, and a tall lamp stands nearby, casting shadows on the wall.

Model Living Room

Lynne Cohen

1976

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2020.119.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

The image depicts an elderly woman standing next to an elderly man. The woman is leaning against a green wall, wearing a light purple blouse and white pants. She has curly blonde hair and accessories with a necklace and pendant. The man, wearing a patterned shirt and light-colored pants, is seated on a white chair, watching a baseball game on an old television set placed on a metal shelf unit beside him. Next to the shelf are a potted plant with yellow flowers and a white lamp. Light enters the room from the right side where sheer white curtains are visible.

My Mother Posing for Me

Larry Sultan

1984

Chromogenic print Accession ID 2019.98.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

The image shows a series of nested squares in warm tones of yellow, gold, and muted brown. Each square is larger and encases the smaller ones within it, creating an abstract composition of geometric layers.

Study for Homage to the Square: Early Fusion

Josef Albers

1965

Oil on hardboard Accession ID 2015.19.228

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

The image showcases three sections with walls meeting in a series of lines and angles, depicting the convergence of planes in an abstract manner. The top section shows an upward-facing view, the middle section provides a centered angle, and the bottom segment highlights a lower perspective. The compositions form a representation of an enclosed space.

T-15

Steve Kahn

1976

3 gelatin silver prints Accession ID 2018.177.50

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404

This painting is filled with textured splatters of vibrant colors. The orange and yellow hues which take up most of the image are interrupted by splashes of pink, green, blue, purple, and red. There is a splatter of deep blue near the upper-left corner, and towards the lower right there is a patch of bright green.

Yellow Edge

Sam Gilliam

1972

Acrylic on canvas Accession ID 2023.17.1

On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E404