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I don't think there is anything that communicates better than art. It is quicker than language, and clearer than philosophy - Frederick R. Weisman Gehry.

THE FREDERICK R. WEISMAN ART FOUNDATION is dedicated to continuing the legacy and vision of Frederick R. Weisman, an extraordinary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and art collector. He held an uncompromising belief in the cultural value of art and understood the importance of both the individual artist and creative process. In carrying out Mr. Weisman's intentions, the Foundation seeks to preserve,

collect, and make publicly accessible his collection of modern and contemporary art as a means to strengthen and contribute to the greater artistic and intellectual life of our time. In 1982, Frederick R. Weisman purchased the Los Angeles estate to serve as a showcase for his personal collection of 20th-century art. He and his wife Billie Milam Weisman, an art conservator and curator, worked together to create a unique environment located within the Mediterranean-style villa. The villa was designed by Gordon B. Kaufmann in the late 1920s and exhibits the craftsmanship characteristics of that period, including hand-painted ceilings, stucco details, and wood-inlaid floors. In 1991, the Weismans added a contemporary annex, or art pavilion, designed by Franklin D.Israel, to accommodate larger-scale works. Today the Foundation estate, annex, and surrounding gardens is made accessible to the public by appointment only on guided tours. More than four hundred works of art are on display at the Foundation. The collection includes works by European Modernists including Cezanne, Picasso, and Kandinsky and Surrealist works by Ernst, Miro, and Magritte. The holdings in postwar art include works by Giacometti, Noguchi, Calder, Rauschenberg, and Johns; Abstract Expressionist paintings by de Kooning, Francis, Still, and Rothko; Color-Field paintings by Frankenthaler, Louis, and Noland; and Pop Art by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Oldenburg, and Rosenquist. Contemporary California works include those by Ruscha and Goode, and Super Realist sculptures by Hanson and de Andrea. These holdings are part of a larger collection that Mr. Weisman established as the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation in 1982. Currently under the direction of Billie Milam Weisman, the Foundation continues to make the collection available through loans to museums worldwide, docent tours at the Los Angeles estate, exhibitions in public-art venues, and the funding of several art museums, including the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University in Malibu, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota, designed by Frank O.

03/30/2026

Closing soon! 🚗✨

We’re delighted to be part of Totally Awesome! Cars and Culture of the ‘80s and ’90s at the Petersen Automotive Museum. This vibrant exhibition dives into the moment when bold, futuristic car design collided with the rise of video games, digital tech, and a rapidly evolving pop culture landscape.

From fashion to music to media, the era’s influence is reflected in every vehicle on display. Don’t miss your chance to experience it—closing Sunday, April 19!

We’re excited to have two works featured in the exhibition:
🏍️ LAII (Angel Ortiz), Untitled (Pink Motorcycle), 1991
🏍️ Daze, Honda VFR 750, 1986

03/27/2026

Rarely does the Board allow the Foundation to move an artwork from permanent display. Such is the case with Willem de Kooning’s Dark Pond, 1948. With the loan of it to the Princeton University Art Museum, we have the rare opportunity to temporarily bring in new art into the Carolwood House. In its absence, we have used the opportunity to share Ed Moses’ Bot, 2016, which will be on view until the end of July. Please schedule a tour to see it on our website.

03/24/2026

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation is proud to loan Dark Pond, 1948 to Willem de Kooning’s exhibition The Breakthrough Years, 1945-50 at the Princeton University Art Museum. The exhibition traces the development of de Kooning’s approach to painting in the period when he cemented his position as a leader of the American avant-garde. The exhibition will center around Princeton University Art Museum’s painting Black Friday and will bring together paintings from more than a dozen museums and private collections. 15 March 2026 - 26 July 2026

03/20/2026

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation is proud to be included in Andy Moses’ solo exhibition, Into the Light, curated by Peter Frank at the Laguna Art Museum. The exhibition is on view March 21 - September 20, 2026.

This exhibition surveys Andy Moses’ work of the last two decades, evincing his increasingly expansive commitment to a kind of painting that at once displays and obscures imagery. This work forces you to decide what it is doing to you, what it is showing you, if and how it is tricking your eyes, or playing to their strengths.

We’re excited to have four works featured in the exhibition:
Geodesy 1008, 2024
Permian Basin, 2010
Vortex 101, 2011
Beyond the Cirrostratus, 2003

02/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our opening reception this weekend of California Art: Selections from The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation at the Coastline College Art Gallery!

The exhibition will be on view until March 20th.

We hope you can visit!

This exhibition features works by Lita Albuquerque, Peter Alexander, Charles Arnoldi, Natalie Arnoldi, Gilad Ben-Artzi, Fletcher Benton, Kelly Berg, Tony Berlant, Casper Brindle, Ronald Davis, Woods Davy, Michael Dee, Guy Dill, Laddie John Dill, Roy Dowell, Doug Edge, Ned Evans, Charles Fine, Sam Francis, Jimi Gleason, Joe Goode, Channing Hansen, Todd Hebert, Charles Christopher Hill, David Hockney, Gary Lang, Mimi Lauter, Peter Lodato, Renee Lotenero, Joel Morrison, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, Manfred Muller, John Okulick, Eric Orr, Ruth Pastine, Zemer Peled, Jessica Rath, RETNA (Marquis Lewis), John Rose, Ed Ruscha, Paul Rusconi, Ali Smith, Robert Standish, Roy Thurston, Vasa, Feodor Voronov, Roger Weik.

02/23/2026

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation is proud to be included in Arshile Gorky’s upcoming exhibition Horizon West at Hauser & Wirth, West Hollywood, which is being put on in collaboration with the Arshile Gorky Foundation. The exhibition will feature never-before-exhibited works alongside paintings from the artist’s first solo museum show in 1941 at the San Francisco Museum of Art (later SFMOMA). Exhibition on view 21 February 2026 - 25 April 2026. The opening reception is on Wednesday, 25 February from 6–8 PM. We hope to see you there!

02/18/2026

You’re Invited! 📸 🖼️

Please join us this Saturday, February 21, from 5:00–7:00 PM for a Director + Artist Walkthrough of California Art: Selections from The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation at the Coastline College Art Gallery.

The art exhibited in California Art: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation represents a range of dynamic movements that played a decisive role in shaping the visual arts in California.

Join us to connect with artists and visitors in an informal conversation about their work and studio practices.

This exhibition features works by Lita Albuquerque, Peter Alexander, Charles Arnoldi, Natalie Arnoldi, Gilad Ben-Artzi, Fletcher Benton, Kelly Berg, Tony Berlant, Casper Brindle, Ronald Davis, Woods Davy, Michael Dee, Guy Dill, Laddie John Dill, Roy Dowell, Doug Edge, Ned Evans, Charles Fine, Sam Francis, Jimi Gleason, Joe Goode, Channing Hansen, Todd Hebert, Charles Christopher Hill, David Hockney, Gary Lang, Mimi Lauter, Peter Lodato, Renee Lotenero, Joel Morrison, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, Manfred Muller, John Okulick, Eric Orr, Ruth Pastine, Zemer Peled, Jessica Rath, RETNA (Marquis Lewis), John Rose, Ed Ruscha, Paul Rusconi, Ali Smith, Robert Standish, Roy Thurston, Vasa, Feodor Voronov, Roger Weik.

Casper Brindle, Orange Glyph, 2020
Jessica Rath, Killing Poses (Ground-Up), 2001

02/06/2026

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Some emails may have been lost. If you’ve contacted us in the last week, we kindly ask that you resent your request to [email protected].

02/03/2026

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation is excited to present “California Art: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation” at the Coastline College Art Gallery. The exhibition will open on February 4, 2026, and run until March 20, 2026.
Exhibition Dates: February 4 - March 20, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Artists will be informally asked at 5:00 pm to say a few words in front of their artwork.)
Location: Coastline College Art Gallery, 1515 Monrovia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: [email protected]

01/26/2026

We’re Reopening!
After a year-long renovation of our failed infrastructure, we are delighted to announce that we’ve reopened.
Tours: Monday through Friday
Tour Times: 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM
Tours are available by appointment only – Call our temporary number 310-271-5552 or email [email protected].
For further details, please see our Tours tab on our website.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Photo credits: Brian Forrest

12/10/2025

In remembrance of Frank Gehry, whose visionary approach to architecture permanently transformed the global conversation between art, industry, and public space, we reflect on a life and career defined by fearless innovation, material experimentation, and an unwavering commitment to cultural expression. Gehry’s work challenged conventional forms and reimagined architecture as a sculptural art form that engages communities and elevates the human experience.
Among his most celebrated achievements stands the Weisman Art Museum in Minnesota, which took him four years to design, before it opened in 1993. This defining landmark along the Mississippi River served as an early expression of his groundbreaking style, in which Gehry aimed to create a beacon on the river. Its dynamic stainless-steel facade and fragmented geometry embody Gehry’s radical design language, redefining the relationship between architecture, landscape, and artistic practice.
Gehry’s influence extended beyond traditional cultural institutions into industrial and commercial spaces, including his involvement in the design of the Mid-Atlantic Toyota facility, which was headed by Frederick R. Weisman, then President and C.E.O. This work reflected his belief that even utilitarian environments could embody thoughtful design and human-centered purpose.
Frederick R. Weisman and Frank Gehry remained good friends throughout his life, and Fred was a constant supporter of Frank’s artistic vision until his passing in 1994. The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation honors Gehry’s enduring legacy as one of the most significant architects of our time. His architectural language continues to inspire architects, artists, and cultural leaders around the world, ensuring that his vision lives on in spaces that foster connection, dialogue, and creativity. He will be missed by all who have experienced his creations. Photograph © Don Wong.

08/20/2025

You’re Invited! 📸 🖼️

Please join us this Sunday, August 24, from 2:00–4:00 PM for a Director + Artist Walkthrough of Thru the Lens: Photographic Art from The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation at the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery, Cal State LA.

This exhibition explores the evolution of photography from its origins as a documentary tool to its role in Contemporary Art as a medium for experimentation, digital manipulation, and storytelling.

Join us to connect with artists and visitors in an informal conversation about their work and studio practices.

This exhibition features works by M.A. Alford, Joon-Sung Bae, Radcliffe Bailey, John Baldessari, Tim Berresheim, Carlos Betancourt, Bijou, Chuck Close, Dawn DeDeaux, Yannick Demmerle, Richard Erhlich, Judy Fiskin, Debbie Fleming Caffery, Brian Forrest, Gilbert & George, Joe Goode, Jane Gottlieb, Jennifer Gunlock, Gustav Gurianov, David Hockney, Jay Mark Johnson, Yuri Kasparyan, Elad Lassry, Louise Lawler, Srdjan Loncar, Jarbas Lopes, Didier Massard, Floran Merkel, Manfred Muller, Helmut Newton, ORLAN, Melanie Pullen, Robert Rauschenberg, Paul Rusconi, Rocky Schenck, Hans Christian Schink, Annelies Strba, Christopher Taggart, Trujillo-Paumier, (Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier), Marijke van Warmerdam, Andy Warhol, Zhang Xianyong, Stephanie Washburn

We hope to see you there!

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