INTERVIEW - Cameron Silver on the gala at MOCA's 35th Anniversary Gala Presented By Louis Vuitton At The Geffen Contempo

The transcript discusses the role of art in Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of modern and contemporary art in the city. It highlights the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and its events, which help raise funds for acquiring more art. The speaker expresses hopes for MOCA's growth and its potential to make Los Angeles a destination for visual arts, alongside its reputation for film and entertainment.

Why does the speaker believe art is important in a city like Los Angeles?

• Because it is a city with a large population of teddy bears.

• Because Los Angeles is an international city that should represent modern and contemporary arts.

• Because Los Angeles lacks any form of entertainment.

• Because art is the only form of expression in Los Angeles.

What is the purpose of the annual gala event mentioned by the speaker?

• To promote local cuisine.

• To showcase traditional art forms.

• To raise funds for buying more expensive modern art.

• To celebrate the history of Los Angeles.

What is the speaker's opinion about the crowd that attends the MOCA gala?

• They are uninterested in art.

• They are primarily there for the food.

• They are mostly tourists.

• They are described as an artsy-fartsy crowd.

What does the speaker hope for the future of MOCA?

• That it will grow and make Los Angeles a destination for great visual arts.

• That it will focus solely on film and entertainment.

• That it will become a center for culinary arts.

• That it will close down due to lack of interest.

What role does the speaker hope the new director of MOCA will play?

• To maintain the status quo and avoid changes.

• To reduce the number of art exhibitions.

• To think outside the box and enhance Los Angeles's reputation in visual arts.

• To focus only on local artists.