The Jake and Ruth Bloom Collection

Voracious art lovers and philanthropists, Ruth and Jacob "Jake" Bloom together emerged as leading collectors and supporters of contemporary art in Los Angeles. On October 10th, LAMA is proud to present The Jake and Ruth Bloom Collection, a remarkable selection of works that showcases the Blooms' savvy and intrepid approach to collecting across more than five decades, with major works from Robert Longo, Marilyn Minter, Gregory Crewdson, Jonathan Borofsky, Paul McCarthy, and Vito Acconci, among many others. A legendary entertainment lawyer, Jake was a founding member of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Los Angeles and, as a gallerist, Ruth would give many major artists?including Gregory Crewdson?early, career-defining exhibitions. From a monumental installation by Alfredo Jaar to recent works by emerging artists, this offering spans painting, photography, sculpture, and more for a singular encapsulation of the Blooms' ethos and influence.