Barry McGee at UC Berkeley Art Museum

“Throughout his career,” writes Alex Baker in the exhibition catalog, “Barry McGee has continued to surprise and contradict expectations.” Including rarely seen early etchings, letterpress printing trays and liquor bottles painted with his trademark cast of down-and-out urban characters, constellations of vibrant op-art painted panels, animatronic taggers, and an elaborate re-creation of a cacophonous street-corner bodega, along with many new projects, this first midcareer survey of the globally influential San Francisco–based artist showcases the astonishing range of McGee’s compassionate and vivacious work.

Paid Event

Free BAM/PFA Members
UC Berkeley students, faculty, staff, and retirees
Children (12 & under)

$10 Adults (18-64)

$7 Non-UC Berkeley students
Senior citizens (65 & over)
Disabled persons
Young adults (13-17)