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Post by gildoinc on Aug 23, 2010 11:57:22 GMT -8
"Billionaire collector Eli Broad has officially chosen the site for a new museum to house his contemporary art holdings, and as many expected, it will be built on the 2.4-acre county-owned lot on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, just steps from the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art."
From the Art Newspaper
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Post by Weezy on Aug 23, 2010 20:27:41 GMT -8
"Billionaire collector Eli Broad has officially chosen the site for a new museum to house his contemporary art holdings, and as many expected, it will be built on the 2.4-acre county-owned lot on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, just steps from the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art." From the Art Newspaper Bummer. My town was bidding-- half heartedly it seemed-- for that. |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 26, 2010 16:52:16 GMT -8
I think it's better to keep these institutions centralized so I'm glad he chose Downtown LA.
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 8, 2013 18:48:03 GMT -8
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Post by swabie2424 on Jan 9, 2013 6:57:55 GMT -8
Just finished jury duty mere blocks away from the construction and saw this with my own eyes. They are working hard; it was like a swarm of ants building a mound! I ate lunch next door on Monday (as i went to MOCA on Grand during that same lunch break -MOCA is right across the street) and overheard conversation from a few of the contractors about how it is progressing nicely. Broad was there yesterday I believe for some type of media event. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
P.S. MOCA was great. Got to see Jackson Pollock's 1 with my own eyes (not to mention rooms full of other contemporary masters).
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Post by MrJames on Jan 23, 2013 8:54:12 GMT -8
Cant really think of anything better than being able to literally collect any piece of art you want & then have your own museum space to display/store it in.
If I think about it I suppose being able to afford anything kind of takes away from the fun & effort to collecting in some aspects but opening your own museum is just awesome IMO.
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Post by ken on Jan 23, 2013 15:39:53 GMT -8
Cant really think of anything better than being able to literally collect any piece of art you want & then have your own museum space to display/store it in. If I think about it I suppose being able to afford anything kind of takes away from the fun & effort to collecting in some aspects but opening your own museum is just awesome IMO. I'm happy that LA is getting a new museum, and will definitely be checking it out next time I'm in town. However, think your statement should read: Cant really think of anything better than being able to literally collect any piece of art you want & then automatically increase it's value by displaying it in your own museum space" ;D |
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 23, 2013 23:14:36 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 6, 2015 9:30:36 GMT -8
Nearing completion. Those interested can get in early for a look. Tickets on sale this morning soon.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 23, 2015 18:19:34 GMT -8
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