Bruce Conner (1933 to 2008) was one of America’s foremost postwar artists. Getting his start while immersed in San Francisco’s Beat scene, Conner explored iconic themes of the era — from consumer culture to nuclear arms race anxiety.
Working in a range of mediums, he created hybrids of painting and sculpture, film and performance, and drawing and printing, and was a pioneer of found-object creations. Conner was also an early avant-garde filmmaker and developed a quick-cut method of editing that defined his work.
“Bruce Conner: It’s All True” is the first complete retrospective of his 50-year career, bringing together more than 250 works in film, video, painting, drawing, photography, performance, and assemblage.
Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St. Through Oct. 2: Sat.-Thu., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thu., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission is $25; $18 for seniors; $14 for students; free for youth 16 and under. Free admission after 4 on Fri.
More information at moma.org.
