Sodaro South Wing

Cabinets of Wonder: The Art of Ralph Allen Massey

December 13, 2025 – May 30, 2026

Enter the witty, wildly imaginative world of Los Angeles painter Ralph Allen Massey, whose more than six decades as a working artist have been devoted to exploring the quirks, memories and visual poetry of American pop culture.

In his dazzling, collage-like oil paintings—joined by a selection of his inventive sculptures—Massey assembles vintage toys, movie posters, pin-ups, military memorabilia, comics, cars and other nostalgic treasures into meticulously choreographed tableaus. Each work functions as a miniature “cabinet of wonder,” inviting visitors to linger, decode hidden jokes and references, and rediscover cultural icons that shaped generations.

This exhibition celebrates Massey’s enduring creativity, technical mastery and unparalleled ability to turn artifacts of everyday life into captivating works of art.