SMMoA Santa Monica Museum of Art

Incognito and Precognito

15 - 17 Mar 2012

INCOGNITO, SMMoA’s legendary exhibition and art sale returns for its eighth year, enhanced by the first-ever PRECOGNITO Gala and Preview.

PRECOGNITO
Thursday, March 15, 7 – 10 pm

PRECOGNITO is SMMoA’s inaugural Gala and Preview that will honor philanthropist and collector Eileen Harris Norton; artist Paul McCarthy; and founder of the Bergamot Station Arts Center, Wayne Blank. Attendees will be treated to an elegant dinner, musical entertainment, and an exclusive preview of the 600 works of art available for purchase at INCOGNITO.

Preview of INCOGNITO artworks
Food by Lene
Musical entertainment by NYC DJ Duo Cassie and Harley

Tribute to Eileen Harris Norton
by Mark Bradford

Tribute to Paul McCarthy
by Mara McCarthy

Tribute to Wayne Blank
by Craig Krull

INCOGNITO
Saturday, March 17, 7 – 10 pm
Doors open at 7 pm sharp

With original artworks by 500 contemporary artists, INCOGNITO features work by luminaries including John Baldessari, Mark Bradford, and Judy Chicago, as well as a host of emerging talent. This spirited evening encourages attendees—from sophisticated art patrons to first-time collectors—to trust their instincts as they select treasures that speak to their unique aesthetic. Each piece is signed on the back and the artists’ identities are revealed only after purchase.
 

Tags: John Baldessari, Mark Bradford, Judy Chicago, Paul McCarthy