In September 2024, Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Copenhagen; lives and works in Berlin) presents a new site-specific installation made for The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. In line with Eliasson’s career-long exploration of light and color, geometry, and ecological awareness, the installation will playfully engage with material and immaterial qualities of the building. A series of large-scale optical devices designed specifically for the Geffen will reflect on the architecture of the Geffen, as well as the atmosphere of Los Angeles. Visitors will encounter a dazzling range of patterns, colors, and materials that harness the laws of geometric optics to address feelings of embodiment, perception, and shared experience.

Olafur Eliasson is among more than 60 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty.

Olafur Eliasson is organized by José Luis Blondet, Senior Curator, and Rebecca Lowery, Associate Curator, with Anastasia Kahn, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Presenting support is provided by Mary and David Martin / MADWORKSHOP. This exhibition is made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. Lead support is provided by the MOCA Environmental Council. Generous support is provided by Nancy and Bruce Newberg and  Additional support is provided by Exhibitions at MOCA are supported by the MOCA Fund for Exhibitions with generous funding provided by Jordan S. Goodman + The Goodman Family Foundation, The Earl and Shirley Greif Foundation, and Pamela West.

For more information on PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art

The carbon emissions from this exhibition have been measured and reduced as a part of MOCA’s climate commitment. Support provided by the MOCA Environmental Council.