San Francisco is home to a world class modern art museum called the MOMA. It recently underwent a multi-year facelift. I had been meaning to check it out and the opportunity finally presented itself recently. The building is gorgeous boasting six levels of art with an outdoor living wall, oculus bridge, outdoor fresh air sculptures, and an outdoor terrace with art and a view. Highlights for me were the Thomas Saraceno’s Stillness in Motion: Cloud City, special Matisse collection, Diane Arbus photography portrait collection, and the British Sculptures.
The museum has a really great app to keep people interested as they plan their trip and walk through the exhibits. It provides information on each floor and collection and even immersive walks. One can buy tickets ahead to save valuable time waiting in line. I recommend getting there early as it can get pretty busy which can take away from the vibe. 
Rothko has been a favorite of mine since I was in high school and was dumb enough to think I could easily paint something this simple. Spoiler Alert: It’s harder than it looks.
What do you think this person is thinking?
I love this painting. And it made me smile to watch hoards of young people taking selfies in front of it. Yes, not great Museum behavior. But, it made me smile to watch lots of young kids enjoying the art one way or the other.
This piece reminded me of the white rock found at Newgrange in Ireland. It was arranged in a beautiful circular pattern on the ground. I loved it.
Probably my favorite exhibit was Thomas Saraceno’s Stillness in Motion: Cloud City.
Everything in this exhibit seemed floating on air if by magic
The use of mirrors was perfect and helped with the air of weightlessness and mystery
This young lady was sketching a Matisse and was doing a great job!
Special exhibit on now is Matisse/Diebenkorn
The museum is making an effort to interest young people. Near one of the cafes they have a machine where you can make your own selfie art. I couldn’t help myself.
Living wall
Simply gorgeous
For another silly post on the MOMA clickity clickity here.
Looking for other fun and quirky stuff to do when visiting San Francisco check out my other posts here.
Bulldog Travels / Photos By Jenny 
Great post! The first image is Elvis right? Brought back memories of wet Saturdays watching matinee movies of the TV. He must have been in hundreds of movies because he was on so often…
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It’s sure is. It’s one by Andy Warhol. Elvis was certainly in a lot of movies. Some good some bad. Have you seen many?
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Lots but so many years ago now…
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Wikipedia: Triple Elvis is a 1963 painting by the American artist Andy Warhol. In November 2014 it sold for $81.9m (£51.9m) at auction in New York.[1]
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Holy cow.
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Good thing I didn’t spill anything on it.
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😂😱
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Not sure if that makes me like it more or less.
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Several people I follow and know have been to MOMA. And everyone raves about the experience. None have captured it with photos quite as well as you have. It has been several years since I was there. It is definitely time to go again. Thanks. –Curt
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It’s not everyone’s idea of fun: modern art. But I think it’s great fun every once in a while. Thanks for the comment.
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Wow, that’s a lot of money 💰. Yes the photos were excellent.
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Thanks!
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I like the Cloud City structures. Looks like I need to go in and see them for myself. Thanks for the nudge.
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I sure hope you will. It was really interesting. Thanks for the comment. You are welcome on my blog anytime.
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Thanks, I’ll be back.
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So glad you could escape to the MOMA. 🙂
There are so many artists… were there any Mondrian? Pollock?
And I also appreciate very much that schools bring the younguns: the young lady sketching a Matisse was great.
(Not to mention the self-portrait of the artist at the end!) 😉
Be good Jenny.
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They did have a Pollock. Not sure on Mondrian. You did not go when you were in town, right?
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Noooo. I remember your recommending it, but we really were on a short schedule, 5 days, and so many things to see on the street. Next time. 🙂
(De Young was a blessing – rain-wise and marvelous as I think I told you. A lovely museum)
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You did. And if I had to choose between the two I would choose de young every time. It’s a more diverse and interesting museum and it’s setting in the park is perfect.
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Absolutely perfect. And it was on our list, Park, de Young, stairs. We just rushed into the museum a bit earlier because it started raining. Then went to the stairs. Perfect timing. (And recommendation) 🙂
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I’ll try and find more for your next trip!
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Thank you. That will include dinner with all four of us in a place overlooking the bay. 🙂
(Need to start looking for a baby-sitter)
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Oh. I’ll have one ready. But you need to meet Colin too!
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Absolutely. But that would be during the day. We’ll play soccer. (Or pretend to) 😉
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Perfect!
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And some day you can show us the ruins in Mexico City! .
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That too. 🙂
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(Oh. And thanks for the tour)
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Goodness, that is a considerable measure of money…Yes the photographs were excellent…
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Thank you kindly!
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Love the renovations they have done to the place recently. Glad you had a fun time there.
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Great stuff, including your cheekbones. 🙂 No MOMA for me, just MOCA. I know, I know, completely different, right? 😉
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Lol about the cheekbones. I am wondering if my baby got them but we will have to wait for years of chubby cheeks to slim down on him before we know.
MOCA/MOCHA very different. Ha ha. It’s all fun! Thanks for making me laugh.
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