The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has unveiled its new David Geffen Galleries, featuring an unconventional open-plan design that encourages non-linear exploration. The building's layout, which eschews traditional chronological narratives in favor of free-floating associations, has sparked debate among critics regarding its navigability and the restoration of key works like Alexander Calder’s "Three Quintains (Hello Girls)."
This architectural shift represents a significant moment for one of the largest encyclopedic museums in the United States, signaling a move toward more experimental curatorial strategies. The update coincides with broader shifts in the art world, including major staff layoffs at Artnet and Artsy, the launch of the Marsden Hartley digital catalogue raisonné, and the opening of MoMA PS1’s influential "Greater New York" survey.