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A 22 feet high abstract sculpture by Claire Falkenstein made of copper tubing and Venetian glass, elegantly integrated into a water fountain.

Oil painting by Susan Clover depicting three women enjoying a sunny day in a swimming pool.

Rabbit head ceramic sculpture by Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor, highlighting unique craftsmanship and artistic design.

The Long Beach Museum of Art has been exhibiting and collecting works of art in all media including painting, sculpture, contemporary craft and design since its origin as the Municipal Art Center in 1950 and subsequently since 1957 as the Long Beach Museum of Art.

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Structure and Flow

Vasily Kandinsky's oil painting featuring abstract composition with lines and swirling shapes.

Points

Oil painting on a textured paper by Alexej Jawlensky of a young girl with an intriguing expression featuring a rich color palette

Dreaming Head

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An abstract oil painting by Byron Browne, highlighting dynamic colors and organic shapes reminiscent of flowers.

Major Collections

The Long Beach Museum of Art has received several large donations of artwork which have expanded and enhanced the Museum’s collection and which reflect the donors’ passion for collecting artwork from a particular time period, region, or stylistic movement. Six major Donor Collections on the website include the Melba and Al Langman Collection, the Dornfeld Staffordshire Collection, the Marie W. Forrest Trust collection of Continental Earthenware, the Frieda Bradsher collection of contemporary ceramics, the Milton Wichner Collection, and the Wilma and Roland Duquette collection.

Women Artists

The Long Beach Museum of Art began collecting works by modern and contemporary women artists in the 1950s, establishing what would become the foundation of the permanent collection. These artists contributed to the momentum and growth of the arts in California and across the country, and their achievements have paved the way for future generations of artists to achieve equality. This project was made possible in part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Abstract oil painting by Gerd Koch featuring vibrant yellow and blue colors on canvas.

Modern Abstraction

The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) boasts a distinguished collection of modern abstraction, reflecting its longstanding commitment to showcasing innovative artistic expressions. Since its inception in 1950 as the Municipal Art Center and its establishment as LBMA in 1957, the museum has been a pivotal platform for artists exploring non-representational forms, emphasizing color, shape, and form to convey emotions and ideas

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Featured artists in the Collection

Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor

Annemarie Behrendt Davidson

Polia Pillin

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