San Diego, CA.- The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is proud to present “Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface”, the most ambitious exhibition in both size and scope yet undertaken by MCASD. It will occupy the majority of the Museum’s galleries in La Jolla and downtown and is on view from September 25th through January 22nd 2012. While September 25 marks the official opening of Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface, the Museum will install and open downtown galleries throughout the summer months, allowing visitors to partially view the exhibition, see select installations in progress, and hear from the artists, curators, and preparators. This is one of the ways MCASD is aiming to bring the Museum and installation process closer to our members and visitors, providing a rich and engaging experience. “Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface” takes an in-depth look at work by 13 artists whose perceptual investigations and innovative use of industrial materials helped define an era of art making in Southern California during the 1960s and 1970s.