LACMA's David Geffen Galleries nears completion above Wilshirehttps://t.co/CYHX276FfJ pic.twitter.com/uSb2CcfqJl
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We're getting very close to LACMA opening up with a ribbon cutting scheduled for for April 19th. After that, it's two weeks of members previews, but in May it's open to the public and special events. One is on Sunday, May 3, where LACMA will offer a free day of activities and access to the galleries for NexGenLA, a free youth membership for L.A. County residents 17 years and younger.
Above, you'll see the controversial design by architect Peter Zumthor of the new gallery.
How the art was chosen for the inaugural showcase is different too. Rather than displaying artworks according the usual classifying of themes through medium or period, the inaugural installation will use the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea as its organization, something we've never heard of when it comes to art.
To celebrate the opening of the David Geffen Galleries the museum will have events and programs throughout the spring and summer that will continue to report on as they come up.
Update
Looks like TimeOut LA got the tip on Instagram and LACMA itself, this summer we're getting a block party and art parade from LACMA for free to celebrate the new galleries. That includes free museum admission on June 20th, that's pretty sweet.
It's; gotta love the name, the Very LACMA Block Party; we'll give you deets if you've gotta reserve a ticket.
