LACMA Geffen Galleries opening (Los Angeles)
Key Questions
When do the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA open?
The galleries open to LACMA members on April 19 and to the general public on May 4. This 110,000 square foot expansion, designed by Peter Zumthor, marks a major milestone in LACMA's development.
What is the design and theme of the new Geffen Galleries?
The single-level, blob-shaped galleries feature a water-themed curation that fuses art from different eras and regions, including Mexica, Rivera, ancient, and modern works. Key elements include rehung Matisse and ocean nodes.
What special features and artworks are highlighted in the Geffen Galleries?
Outdoor installations feature works by Koons, Resnick, and Deball, alongside an Erewhon cafe. The design invites visitors to chart their own path, reinforcing West Coast reinstallation trends and generating visit-planning buzz.
110k sq ft Zumthor-designed galleries open Apr19 members/May4 public with Matisse/ocean nodes rehang; single-level blob water-themed curation fusing eras/regions like Mexica/Rivera/ancient/modern, outdoor Koons/Resnick/Deball, Erewhon cafe—major expansion reinforcing West Coast reinstall trends and visit-planning buzz.