The Fisher stands as a space for inclusion, connection, and telling the true and untold stories of the communities it resides in. The diversity of the USC and LA communities is reflected in the artwork and programming that the museum hosts. The Fisher’s doors are open to everyone, as they always have been. Come get inspired.

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Elizabeth Holmes Fisher

THE VISIONARY LEGACY OF
Elizabeth Holmes fisher

Elizabeth Holmes Fisher deeply understood the power of art and culture in shaping the stature, identity, and allure of a city. Traveling extensively throughout Europe in the 1930s, she observed that all great cities made art public and accessible to their residents. In stark contrast, Los Angeles at that time lacked an art museum to enrich the lives and elevate the aesthetic sensibilities of its inhabitants. Though still a small town compared to European capitals, Los Angeles was growing rapidly and expanding at a regional scale. Mrs. Fisher believed that Angelenos deserved a city aspiring to greatness, with a museum for the visual arts being a significant step in that direction.

With the means to realize her vision, Mrs. Fisher focused on the developing USC campus, creating Los Angeles’ very first art museum and endowing it with paintings she had collected abroad. Since its opening, the museum has offered free entry, as stipulated by Mrs. Fisher.

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Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 4PM. The Museum is also open from 10-4pm on most Saturdays. The Museum is not open on Saturdays when USC has football games as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum including:

October 31

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USC Fisher Museum of Art follows the USC Calendar and is closed on university holidays and during summer months

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823 Exposition Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90089

213-740-4561
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Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply curious about the world of art, SUM provides everyone an opportunity to discuss, learn, and develop their skills and knowledge on all things museums and art.

Our members have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the prestigious USC Fisher Museum of Art and the USC Pacific Asia Museum. With chances to connect with museum staff and participate in unprecedented experiences, our organization provides a vibrant community for students to expand their passion for all things artistic.

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Gajin Fujita⁠
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How the pandemic has affected my art practice:⁠
During this pandemic, I found it that I have had more time to live with my art practice. So, I’ve been able to give and pay more attention to the paintings I’ve worked on. Also in this pandemic, I have been able to witness and experience the many social ills that we humans create and a lot of it has made for some great content to be used in my works.⁠
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A short statement about included pieces:⁠
In this painting, No Man’s Land, I’ve painted a particular corner of the LA inner city, where we call the cornfields. This area is mostly a commercial zone so there really doesn’t exist a residential neighborhood but there once was a thriving community that existed when the Tongva people used to call this area their home. I’ve also painted Bird/God (tengu) characters attacking a coyote on this street corner. In this painting, I wanted to capture the idea of evolution and the idea of time. I feel all the fighting, struggles, competition, and dominance that all life on this planet is constantly practicing make up natural evolution.⁠
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Gajin Fujita⁠
No Man's LAnd⁠
2020⁠
Spray paint, paint markers, Sakura streak, 12K white gold leaf, and 24k gold leaf on wood⁠
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Courtesy of the Artist and L.A. Louver Venice, California⁠
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