Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s David Geffen Galleries will open April 19 after about six years of construction. Get an exclusive look inside @lacma ’s new building, which cost nearly $724 million, before it opens to the public on May 4.
“We should just keep going. Let’s keep building for art in L.A.,” said LACMA Director and Chief Executive Michael Govan, “The goal is to spend more on cultural infrastructure, especially when it includes art.”
Tap the link in @latimes ’ bio to learn more about what went into reimagining LACMA and what’s inside.
🎥 : @jessicagelt ; @ericthayer ; @jeffamlotte / Los Angeles Times
↑ Let's play chess ♟️
Learn & practice the game of kings under the guidance of @dtlachess . Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, come join and explore how art and play overlap!
May 17 | Free with RSVP at the 🔗 in bio
Standing thirty seven feet tall, Jeff Koons’s Split-Rocker merges the heads of two rocking horses—a pony that once belonged to the artist’s son and a dinosaur ↑
“Painted” with the colors of more than 45k drought-tolerant plants, this monumental artwork looks over Wilshire Boulevard, right next to our new David Geffen Galleries.
↑ Join us May 16 at @nuarttheatre for a free screening of Tenzin Phuntsog’s Next Life
See the story of a a Tibetan family in exile, searching for moments of temporary happiness after their father is given an irrevocable diagnosis
Following the screening, hear from Phuntsog (@tenzinprojects ) and celebrate Tibetan Buddhist culture with ceremonial practices led by local Tibetan cultural practitioners
RSVP at 🔗 in bio
↑ Join us May 16 at @nuarttheatre for a free screening of Tenzin Phuntsog’s Next Life
See the story of a a Tibetan family in exile, searching for moments of temporary happiness after their father is given an irrevocable diagnosis
Following the screening, hear from Phuntsog (@tenzinprojects ) and celebrate Tibetan Buddhist culture with ceremonial practices led by local Tibetan cultural practitioners
RSVP at 🔗 in bio
It's almost time for Third Weekends at LACMA ↑
Curated experiences inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions | Swipe → to see what's happening this month
Every third weekend, LACMA is the place to be ✨
🔗 in bio for RSVPs + full lineup of programming
Explore our David Geffen Galleries in a new way ↑
During May's Third Weekends at LACMA, we'll be co-presenting three unique experiences with @aiala.iac ↳ Look and Listen, a leisurely walk through our new galleries ↳ Draw and Explore, a self-guided drawing session ↳ Look and Wander, a tour of the galleries' outdoor spaces
Happening May 15-17 | Learn more at the 🔗 in bio
The Procession. Created to commemorate the opening of the new David Geffen Galleries at @lacma
Featuring multiple sculpted embossments and detailed foil embellishments, the print will be available for 48hrs only starting from May 12 at 8am PT @jamesjeanstore
Visitors to the @lacmastore can see the Procession in person and receive a coded card, limited to 100 pieces only.
