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LACMA’s controversial redesign, art fairs galore
A MacArthur Park school is working with LACMA to bring art into the historic but gentrifying neighborhood. LACMA director Michael Govan talks about the controversial new redesign of its main campus. There are also a ton of art fairs this weekend.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenA MacArthur Park school is working with LACMA to bring art into the historic but gentrifying neighborhood. LACMA director Michael Govan talks about the controversial new redesign of its main campus. There are also a ton of art fairs this weekend.
In this episode
3 storiesBridging elite art and LA communities
At Charles White Elementary School in MacArthur Park, priceless works by the late Mexican modernist painter Rufino Tamayo are on display.
Read the story6 minArt world is conflicted over LACMA’s redesign
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s permanent home along Miracle Mile has a redesign in store. But it’s drawn criticism.
Read the story12 minFrieze returns as LA becomes global art destination
This weekend, Los Angeles will host a number of art fairs, including Frieze , which is back for its second year.
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