Sunday, May 24, 2026 · No. 143
LACMA Raises Record $11.5M at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries
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LACMA Raises Record $11.5M at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

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Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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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. The event, attended by over 820 guests, set a new fundraising record for the institution. Proceeds will support the opening of the new Peter Zumthor-designed building housing the museum's permanent collection.

  • People: Peter Zumthor, David Geffen
  • Museums: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA, David Geffen Galleries
  • Locations: Los Angeles
  • Prices: $11.5 million
Originally via LACMA · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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