Design and Architecture
Taking pride in LA’s LGBT Center; getting the goods at LACMA
LA Pride takes place this weekend and among those celebrating will be the new residents of the LA LGBT Center. The center was founded 50 years ago and a major upgrade was designed to bring LGBT youth and seniors together in a very modern family.
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenLA Pride takes place this weekend and among those celebrating will be the new residents of the LA LGBT Center. The center was founded 50 years ago and a major upgrade was designed to bring LGBT youth and seniors together in a very modern family. And, have you ever wondered how an artwork winds up in LACMA’s collection? Think of it like a dating show that matches wealthy donors with curators and the objects they desire.
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2 storiesTaking pride in the LA LGBT Center
Fifty years ago, in late June, 1969, the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York. Furious patrons fought back, and their spontaneous demonstrations launched a global movement for gay rights.
Read the story19 minLACMA curators lobby donors to buy their objects of desire
Have you ever wondered how an artwork winds up in the collection of a museum?
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