USC Fisher Museum of Art, Art museum at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
The USC Fisher Museum of Art is an art museum on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. It presents rotating exhibitions year-round, showing works from the 20th century through to contemporary art.
The museum was founded in the 1930s and is recognized as the first art museum in Los Angeles. It was also the first museum on the West Coast to be founded by a woman, which set it apart from other institutions of its time.
The museum sits at the heart of the University of Southern California campus and draws both students and outside visitors into the same space. Exhibitions here often respond to what artists are making and thinking about right now, making each visit feel current and grounded.
The museum is open most weekdays and sits within walking distance of the main buildings on the University of Southern California campus. Opening hours can shift depending on the season or academic calendar, so it is a good idea to check before you go.
Graduate students in art history play a direct role in managing the collection and putting together exhibitions, not just observing from the sidelines. This means the museum operates as a working teaching space alongside its role as a public gallery.
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