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LACMA Unveils $724M David Geffen Galleries with Lavish Gala

The new concrete structure is designed to last 500 years, redefining the museum experience with a non-hierarchical, wandering layout.

New LACMA Galleries Stir Confusion

Critics question the museum's bold new approach to displaying its collection.

LACMA Debuts $724M David Geffen Galleries With Star-Studded Gala

The new wing's opening event drew a who's who of art and entertainment luminaries.

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys Debut 'Giants' Art Exhibition in La Jolla

The celebrity couple's personal collection goes on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego this weekend.

Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Politically Charged Artist, Dies at 46

Her vivid paintings examined religious fundamentalism and events like the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

Artist Jessica Taylor Bellamy's Surreal Paintings Explore Layered Realities

Bellamy's new exhibition 'Semblance' at Anat Ebgi gallery in New York City blends media fragments into thought-provoking compositions.

Cabrillo Gallery Hosts Student Art Exhibition as Part of Ripple Effect Festival

The annual showcase features a diverse range of emerging student artists and interactive events.

Pop-up Art Gallery 'Class C' Rolls Into Irvine Barclay Theater Plaza

Mobile studio and exhibition features works by UC Irvine artists exploring infrastructure and car culture.

LACMA Sparks Backlash Over New Erewhon Cafe in Expansion

Critics argue the partnership with the luxury grocery chain clashes with the museum's public mission.

New LACMA Galleries Soar Over Los Angeles

Controversial $724 million David Geffen Galleries open after decade-long battle.

Vanderbilt Artists Showcased at Prestigious Venice Biennale

Vanderbilt faculty artists invited to exhibit at the 61st International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy.

Photographer Petra Collins Explores Dark Side of Fame and Fandom

Her new book 'STAR' presents a fictional pop star's story through a lurid lens

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