de Saisset Museum

South Bay's free museum of art and history

de Saisset Museum

Current Exhibitions

	Seeking Answers: Photographs by Wynn Bullock April 12 - June 30, 2013 Best known for his striking black-and-white images of landscapes and figures in nature, Wynn Bullock is among the most significant California photographers of the 20th century. This exhibition features nearly fifty black-and-white photographs and six experimental color light abstractions. Together, the works speak to the breadth of his photographic interests and highlight his predilection for experimentation. MORE »
	Face: Portraits by Valentin Popov April 12 - June 30, 2013 Ukranian-born and Oakland-based artist Valentin Popov has explored a wide range of subject matter and media in his career, but all of his works speak to his skilled technique and formal ability. This exhibition features a series of portraits, painted at two-thirds life-size, of individuals who have touched the artist's life in some way. MORE »
	Henrietta Shore: Understanding Nature April 12 - June 30, 2013 Often favorably compared to her contemporary Georgia O'Keeffe, Henrietta Shore's paintings, prints, and drawings reveal her intrinsic fascination with the world around her and her constant experimentation with new artistic styles. Through fifteen works drawn from the museum's collection, this exhibition explores Shore's growth as an artist. MORE »
	California History from the Permanent Collection Permanent exhibition The de Saisset Museum serves as the caretaker of Santa Clara Univeristy's California History Collection. Through historical objects and artifacts, this permanent exhibition tells the history of the area from the pre-contact period to the founding of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, through the Gold Rush, and the early years of Santa Clara College. MORE »