de Saisset Museum

South Bay's free museum of art and history

de Saisset Museum

Current Exhibitions

	Chain Reaction: Artists Consider the Bicycle April 13 - July 1, 2012 Given the wide popularity of bicycles, it is not surprising to find that many artists are turning to the bike as compelling subject matter. Whether they are cycling enthusiasts, intrigued by the design of two-wheelers, or inspired by the image itself, artists continue to find creative ways to re-imagine the form and function of bicycles. MORE »
	Clunkers to MTBs: The Evolution of the Mountain Bike April 13 - July 1, 2012 Though the bicycle was first introduced in the 1860s, it wasn't until the 1970s—more than a century later—that a group of cycling enthusiasts in Northern California began clunking down hills in Cupertino and Marin County, California. This exhibition explores the growth and development of mountain biking, placing special emphasis on the history of the sport in Northern California. MORE »
	Indelibly Yours: Smith Andersen Editions and the Tattoo Project April 13 - July 1, 2012 Featuring work be ten artists—five known for tattoo and five known for printmaking—Indelibly Yours explores the kinship between marking on skin and the practice of drawing on a printing plate. MORE »
	Andy Warhol: Polaroids and Portraits April 13 - July 1, 2012 In 2008, the de Saisset Museum received a substantial gift of 157 photographs from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. This exhibition includes more than 30 images of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances of Warhol. 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 »