Monday, May 11, 2026 · No. 130

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Kamasi Washington to Inaugurate LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries with 100-Musician Performance

Composer Kamasi Washington will perform his work 'Harmony of Difference' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025. The event marks the first public program held in the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor.

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LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) officially opened the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the new building serves as the museum's primary exhibition space.

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LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $11.5 million during an opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16, 2026.

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V&A East Museum to Open in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in April 2026

V&A East Museum to Open in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in April 2026

The Victoria and Albert Museum has announced the opening of the V&A East Museum on April 18, 2026, as part of the East Bank cultural quarter in London.

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LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the facility serves as the new home for the museum's permanent collection.

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LACMA Names Ressler Family Wing and Appoints Willow Bay as Board Co-Chair Ahead of April Opening

LACMA Names Ressler Family Wing and Appoints Willow Bay as Board Co-Chair Ahead of April Opening

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named the south wing of its new David Geffen Galleries the Ressler Family Wing following a major donation from Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler.

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New Museum Officially Opens Expanded Facility at 235 Bowery in Manhattan

New Museum Officially Opens Expanded Facility at 235 Bowery in Manhattan

Officials have gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the New Museum’s expanded site at 235 Bowery. The institution remains the only museum in Manhattan devoted exclusively to contemporary art.

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LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, Following Completion of New Building

LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, Following Completion of New Building

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries to the public on April 19, 2026. The opening phase includes two weeks of priority access for members and donors to view the inaugural installation of the permanent collection.

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Whitney Museum Completes Renovation of Roy Lichtenstein’s Former Studio for Independent Study Program

Whitney Museum Completes Renovation of Roy Lichtenstein’s Former Studio for Independent Study Program

The Whitney Museum of American Art has finished a full renovation of Roy Lichtenstein’s former home and studio at 741/745 Washington Street in Greenwich Village. The facility will serve as the permanent base for the museum's Independent Study Program (ISP), which has operated since 1968.

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Tate Britain to Debut First RHS Chelsea Show Garden Featuring Barbara Hepworth Sculpture

Tate Britain to Debut First RHS Chelsea Show Garden Featuring Barbara Hepworth Sculpture

Tate has announced details for its inaugural show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, designed by nine-time gold medalist Tom Stuart-Smith.

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Hauser & Wirth to Expand West Coast Presence with New Palo Alto Gallery Opening in 2026

Hauser & Wirth to Expand West Coast Presence with New Palo Alto Gallery Opening in 2026

Hauser & Wirth has announced the opening of a new gallery location in Palo Alto, California, scheduled for Spring 2026. The 2,600-square-foot exhibition space will be situated in a historic former post office at 201-225 Hamilton Avenue and will include a dedicated bookshop.

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Hauser & Wirth Publishers to Open New Creative Hub in Zurich in Spring 2026

Hauser & Wirth Publishers to Open New Creative Hub in Zurich in Spring 2026

Hauser & Wirth Publishers will open a new 150-square-meter location in Zurich’s Kreis 4 district at Bäckerstrasse 51 in spring 2026. Led by Dr. Michaela Unterdörfer, the site will serve as the European headquarters for the imprint's editorial team and include a public bookstore.

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