The Modern Arts genre refers to creative works produced from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century that break traditional rules, exploring new styles, techniques, and ideas in visual art, design, and culture.

Cynthia Daignault, Twenty-Six Seconds, 2024. Oil on linen. Overall: 162 1/2 × 297 1/2 in. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Purchase with funds provided by Pete and Michelle Scantland. © Cynthia Daignault. Photo by Jeff McLane.

Shizu Saldamando, San Cha and Prisk, 2024. Ballpoint pen on found twin-sized bed sheet. 64 × 89 1/2 in. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Purchase with funds provided by Beth Swofford by exchange. © Shizu Saldamando. Photo by Jeff McLane.

Alex Israel, Movie Theaters, 2024. Acrylic on canvas. 54 × 139 1/2 in. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Purchase with funds provided by Karyn Kohl. ©Alex Israel.

Kara Walker, Unmanned Drone, 2023, Bronze, 156 x 132 x 56 in. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Purchase with funds provided by Beth Swofford by exchange. © Kara Walker. Photo by Fredrik Nilsen.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Abbie Artista walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Abbie Artista walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Model Abbie Artista walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Black Tape Project show during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)