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LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries Turn Museums Into Moving Landscapes
arts-and-culture2 days ago

LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries Turn Museums Into Moving Landscapes

LACMA opens the $724 million David Geffen Galleries, a Peter Zumthor–designed, sinuous, floor-spanning structure that abandons traditional galleries for a self-guided, continuous interior and a landscape-embracing exterior; intended to fuse art, light and city context while aiming for LEED Gold and solar power, it has sparked praise for its atmosphere and ambition and critique for rough textures, sound behavior, and unfinished public spaces as the city’s cultural landscape shifts toward bolder risk.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arts-and-culture#david-geffen-galleries#lacma
LACMA’s Geffen Galleries: a $723.8 million bet on culture and controversy
arts-and-culture3 days ago

LACMA’s Geffen Galleries: a $723.8 million bet on culture and controversy

LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries carry a final price tag of about $723.8 million (roughly $585 million in hard costs and $138.7 million in soft costs). The project was funded with county support and a large donor campaign, with $125 million in county backing and a $300 million credit, and the campaign has exceeded its $750 million goal (now well over $875 million). Debt has grown to about $617 million and is planned to be paid off by 2050. Despite ongoing criticism of the price and design, museum officials defend the build as essential cultural infrastructure, with previews starting April 19 and general admission in May 2026, after a gala on April 16.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arts-and-culture#cost#david-geffen-galleries
Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Tripped Up by Blinding Lights
entertainment23 days ago

Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Tripped Up by Blinding Lights

Vanity Fair’s Oscar night party was relocated to LACMA and marred by unforgiving lighting that washed out guests and made red-carpet photos unflattering. Guests complained about the venue’s unfinished setup, heavy traffic, and overbearing influencer MCs, despite catering by Mother Wolf; insiders noted the strict guest list under editor Mark Guiducci as part of a broader push to refresh the event’s luster. While some attendees praised the food, the overall mood suggested a rough first outing at the new location, with hopes for a more flattering lighting plan next year.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#lacma#lighting
Hollywood Urged to Return to Work Soon as A-List Celebrities Attend LACMA Art+Film Gala
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood Urged to Return to Work Soon as A-List Celebrities Attend LACMA Art+Film Gala

The 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala was a star-studded event attended by A-list celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Brad Pitt, and Billie Eilish. The gala raised $5 million to support LACMA's film-focused curatorial programming and honored director David Fincher and artist Judy Baca. Fincher called for the return of talented people to work in Hollywood amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The event also showcased Gucci's new eveningwear collection and featured a performance by Lenny Kravitz.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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