MOCA was founded in 1979 by a visionary group of artists, business leaders, philanthropists, and civic representatives committed to building a permanent forum for contemporary art in Los Angeles. Since then, MOCA has been dedicated to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed exhibitions. MOCA has grown significantly into an internationally-renowned institution that includes two Los Angeles locations of architectural renown; a world-class permanent collection of approximately 7,000 objects, global in scope and among the finest in the world; hallmark education programs that are widely emulated; award-winning publications that present original scholarship; groundbreaking monographic, touring, and thematic exhibitions of international repute that survey the art of our time; accessible digital platforms; and innovative opportunities for sustained public engagement and audience development.