Overview
Don't Be Shy, Don't Hold Back encompasses the three final galleries in Selected Histories, the presentation of the museum's historical collections of painting and sculpture, and extends to the Haas Atrium and the second-floor landing. Like the exhibition, this webpage presents a selection of artworks that illuminate three of the Logan Collection's particular areas of strength. The Logans have been guided in their collecting by a commitment to the work of living artists and a belief that the best contemporary art reflects the culture and society of its era. They are unequivocal in their willingness to engage with artworks that bring to light uncomfortable or challenging subjects that might be easier to avoid than embrace. Over the years they have consistently sought out work that is vigorous and vital by artists whose integrity and intensity have brought new perspectives to bear on conventional assumptions about the art and culture of our time. Although this presentation represents just a small fraction of the exceptional group of artworks given by the Logans to SFMOMA, it leaves no doubt of the diversity, depth, and impact of the contemporary works their gift has brought to this museum.
Featured Works
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- Jean-Michel Basquiat Untitled (Venus/The Great Circle), 1983
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Francesco Clemente Mother, Lover, Daughter, 1982
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Chuck Close Robert, 1997
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- John Currin Laughing Nude, 1998
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Marlene Dumas Cold Woman, 1995
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Fang Lijun Series 1, No. 3, 1990-1991
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Felix Gonzalez-Torres "Untitled" (America #1), 1992
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Gu Wenda united nations--babel of the millennium, 1999
- On view in the museum, Haas Atrium
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- Philip Guston The Room, 1970
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Damien Hirst Pretty Vacant, 1989
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Damien Hirst Amylamine, 1993
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Damien Hirst Philip (The Twelve Disciples), 1994
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Jeff Koons Self-Portrait, 1991
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Glenn Ligon White #13, 1994
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Liu Wei Two Drunk Painters, 1990
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Takashi Murakami Super Nova, 1999
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Gerhard Richter Reisebüro (Travel Agency), 1966
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Ed Ruscha Sin with Olives, 1969
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Ed Ruscha Scratches on the Film, 1974
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Jenny Saville Hem, 1999
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Yinka Shonibare Gay Victorians, 1999
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Fred Tomaselli Field Guides, 2003
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Andy Warhol Double Jackie, 1964
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Andy Warhol Untitled (Silver Electric Chair), 1964
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Andy Warhol Self-Portrait, 1986
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Christopher Wool Untitled (AMOK), 1989
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Zeng Fanzhi Mask Series No. 9, 1994
- On view in the museum, second floor
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- Zhang Xiaogang Big Family, 1996
- On view in the museum, second floor
