The exhibit also delves into Warhol's darker themes -- repeated pictures of Jackie Kennedy on the days surrounding the President's assassination. He also had some fascination with death in general, as several pieces dealt with suicide, electric chairs and weapons.

The exhibit also included some pencil sketches, some pen and ink, and some unusual looking piictures using golf leaf. Certainly a fine representation of his body of work. And, in keeping with Warhol's enigmatic and distant personality, the exhibit left me feeling a bit empty. Neat to see upclose and personal, but looks just as good on a coffee mug.

In the main lobby, a very small gift shop sold a small amount of Warhol stuff. Post cards [$1.00], refrigerator magnets [$2.95], address books [$6.95], switchplates [$10.00], stationery [$10.95], and an exclusive book of the MOCA exhibit, [$45.00]. Instead of this one, go to the main MOCA gift shop -- which has a ton more selection, along with other interesting gifts.

While getting our checked in bags back, I asked the staff there, where we might go for lunch beyond the museum restaurant -- which seemed a bit pizzacotta for our tastes.

She explained that our tickets to the Warhol exhibit also included a free shuttle and admission to the Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo. "You should go have lunch in Little Tokyo and you can walk around there" -- we did just that. The shuttle picked us up right in front of MOCA, and in 10 minutes we were dropped off at the converted warehouse that is the Geffen.

We did head over to Little Tokyo for lunch. But I can't recommend it. That little section of Little Tokyo has become a little tired and worn out.

Plus the little lunch in Little Tokyo cost us a little over $30.00. A little too much for a little Japanese lunch.

The Geffen is featuring two exhibits -- both running into Septermber 2002.

The first exhibit is from H.C. Westermann [1922-1981] -- an artist known for his unique sculptures and constructions made of wood, metal, and found objects.

The other is Zero to Infinity: Arte Povera 1962-1972 -- which covers an artistic movement that began in Italy. Constructions, installations, and large scale sculptures are featured here.

Both exhibits are really out there, but also excellent and a heck of a lot of fun.

If you take the time to go to MOCA and see Warhol, you have to take the extra time and see this exhibit -- most of the work literally defies description.

The tinted windows of the Geffen entrance give off this neat appearance on your way out.
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