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LA's $724M Geffen Galleries Open Amid Mixed Reviews

4/15/2026

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  • The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new $724 million David Geffen Galleries will open to the public on May 4.
  • The building was designed by Peter Zumthor, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect.
  • Critics issued mixed reviews, with some calling the structure "the blob that ate Wilshire Boulevard."
  • Despite controversy, the galleries aim to enhance Los Angeles' cultural landscape and attract public interest as they prepare to welcome museum members.