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San José Museum of Art

San Jose, California | United States
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Rich holdings of West Coast artists

Interior View, San Jose Museum of Art

The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) in Silicon Valley is housed in a landmark 1892 building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, which was once the Civic Library. A 1991 addition by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill is connected by a towering, light-filled atrium. SJMA’s exhibitions – a mix of original and touring shows – focus on international modern and contemporary work, and often explore the intersection of technology and art. Established and emerging names are all on the roster. Its collection numbers some 2,500 pieces and the museum receives particular national recognition as a stellar showcase for California artists.

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Collection Highlights

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  • Courtesy of artist and SA SA BASSAC
    “Untitled, Film Still #5”
    Kvhay Samnang, 2011
  • Courtesy of artist and SA SA BASSAC
    ““Untitled”
    Kvhay Samnang, 2011
  • San Jose Museum of Art. Museum purchase with funds contributed by the Council of 100
    “Emmanuelle”
    Chris Fraser, 2013
  • San Jose Museum of Art. Gift of Ruth and Alan L. Stein
    “Seven Part Arch”
    Ron Davis, 1977
  • San Jose Museum of Art. Gift of Josephine Chandler, San Jose
    “Cradling Wheat”
    Thomas Hart Benton, 1939
  • San Jose Museum of Art. Gift of Beverley and Peter Lipman
    “Sky Cathedral”
    Louise Nevelson, 1957-1958
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