Crystal Bridges unveils major expansion, new galleries
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, will open a major expansion on June 6-7, adding 114,000 square feet of gallery, education, and community space. Designed by Safdie Architects, the expansion includes two new art galleries, a creative learning center called the Hub with studios and classrooms, and a bridge featuring sculpture, pottery, and a café. The first exhibition in the new temporary gallery is "Keith Haring in 3D," and a new Contemporary American Art Gallery will showcase works by Yayoi Kusama and Teresita Fernández. The museum has also reimagined its existing galleries, placing greater emphasis on Indigenous art and featuring nearly 200 works displayed for the first time.