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Live art Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Talk about star power. is spring, MCASD taps La Jolla's most celebrated residents for an exclusive showcase of art. Opening April 18, the museum is the sole West Coast venue for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a landmark exhibition of over 130 works from the personal collection of the musical icons who live in La Jolla's Razor House by Wallace Cunningman. is "giant" presence is anchored by monumental, large-scale works from icons like Amy Sherald, Titus Kaphar, and Derrick Adams, exploring the profound depth of Black American and diasporic art. Most notably, the La Jolla installation features a world first: a 25-foot masterpiece by Mickalene omas — inspired by Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe — added specifically for this MCASD run. It is a striking testament to the couple's personal philosophy: "By the artists, for the artists, with the people." ranchandcoast.com 80 MARCH 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE