Niki de Saint Phalle Field Trip
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After a long hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of our signature Field Trip program! Join us on June 18 for a North County exploration of Niki de Saint Phalle’s fantastical public sculptures led by Senior Curator Jill Dawsey. Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of French American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, which is currently on view at MCASD’s Flagship location in La Jolla.
The day will include a stop at Saint Phalle’s only sculpture park in the U.S., Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, and a specially curated picnic lunch.
Schedule:
9 a.m.- Tour of MCASD's special exhibition, Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s led by Senior Curator Jill Dawsey.
11 a.m.- Tour of the City of Escondido's Queen Califa's Magical Circle led by Martha Tiedeman
12 p.m.- Lunch
1:30 p.m.- Tour of UCSD Stuart Collection's Sun God led by Jane Zwerneman, Assistant Director, Stuart Collection.
3 p.m.- Drop off at MCASD
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
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