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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Bennett Simpson leads a member walkthrough of In These Times at MOCA
MOCA’s In These Times brings five years of collecting into view through galleries organized around subjects rather than a strict chronology. On October 30, 2026, senior curator Bennett Simpson will lead members at the Contributing level and above through the exhibition he organized with curatorial assistant Ariana Rizo.
A collection arranged by ideas
In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA draws on purchases and gifts added to the collection over the preceding five years. Its thematic galleries look at representations of Los Angeles, group portraiture, developments in abstract painting and works marked by close attention to detail.
The exhibition’s featured works span different materials and approaches. Magdalena Suarez Frimkess’s Chariot is glazed stoneware; Julie Mehretu and Nairy Baghramian’s TRANSpaintings (green ecstatic) uses ink and acrylic on polyester mesh. The exhibition also includes artists Alex Israel, Henry Taylor and Sawako Goda. Simpson’s walkthrough offers a chance to visit the show with one of its organizers, though MOCA has not published a route or a list of works he will discuss.
MOCA’s digital guide includes more information about the exhibition and featured artworks, making it useful for a closer look before or after a gallery visit.
Further reading: Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗ · In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA | MOCA LA ↗
The exhibition beyond the member event
In These Times is on view at MOCA Grand Avenue from September 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027. General museum admission is free, and MOCA recommends advance reservations; that is separate from the October 30 walkthrough’s membership requirement.
For visitors who do not qualify for the member event, Simpson also leads a separate walkthrough on November 5 at 6 p.m. That event is free with an RSVP and takes place during DTLA ArtNight, when MOCA Grand Avenue remains open until 8 p.m.
Further reading: In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA | MOCA LA ↗ · Plan Your Visit | MOCA LA ↗ · Curator-Led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗ · Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗
Planning the member walkthrough
Check the details by email
MOCA says it will email an invitation with event details to eligible members. The public listing gives the date but does not confirm a start time or duration.
Joining or upgrading
Contributing membership costs $200 per year. Memberships can be purchased or renewed online; MOCA directs members who want to upgrade an existing membership to [email protected].
Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗ · Become a Member | MOCA LA ↗
Getting to MOCA Grand Avenue
Transit, parking and drop-off
The walkthrough is at MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012, not The Geffen Contemporary. MOCA identifies Grand Ave Arts / Bunker Hill as its nearest Metro station and recommends the Metro Trip Planner.
California Plaza parking can be entered from Olive Street or Lower Grand between Kosciuszko Way and 4th Street, using entrances marked 1 CAL or 2 CAL. MOCA does not validate downtown parking. A short-term rideshare loading zone is outside the museum, and a public bike rack is behind the box office, left of the MOCA Store entrance.
Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗ · Plan Your Visit | MOCA LA ↗ · Parking, Public Transit, Bikes & Ride Share at MOCA Grand Avenue | MOCA LA ↗
Accessibility requests
MOCA says wheelchairs are available at lobby desks and assisted listening devices for programs and tours can be requested through [email protected] or a staff member. Its general guidance offers ASL interpreters for special tours and talk-focused public programs with two weeks’ notice; contact the museum to discuss this member event.
Before you make a plan
Who can attend the October 30 walkthrough?
MOCA invites members at the Contributing level and above. Contributing membership is $200 per year.
Curator-led Walkthrough of In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA led by Senior Curator Bennett Simpson | MOCA LA ↗ · Become a Member | MOCA LA ↗
What time does the member walkthrough begin?
MOCA has not confirmed a start time in the public event listing. Eligible members are to receive an invitation with details by email.
Can I see the exhibition without joining MOCA?
Yes. General admission to MOCA Grand Avenue is free, and advance reservations are recommended. The exhibition runs through January 3, 2027.
Plan Your Visit | MOCA LA ↗ · In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA | MOCA LA ↗
Is there another curator-led walkthrough?
Yes. A separate walkthrough with Bennett Simpson is scheduled for November 5 at 6 p.m.; it is free with RSVP.
Location & Google Maps
MOCA Grand Avenue
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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