Hammer Museum in Los Angeles reopens after 20-year renovation
On March 26, 2023, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, which is part of the University of California, will welcome visitors again after an extensive two-decade renovation. The museum now boasts a $30 million expansion, named in honor of Lynda and Stewart Resnick, situated in the previous City National Bank building. This contribution marks the largest donation in the museum's history. Under the guidance of Director Ann Philbin, the project followed enhancements made in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Since 2014, admission has been free. New artworks include Chiharu Shiota's installation in the lobby and Rita McBride's "Particulates" in the gallery. Opening exhibitions will highlight "Bridget Riley Drawings" and "Cruel Youth Diary," featuring contemporary Chinese photography, alongside the Armand Hammer Collection, Grunwald Center Collection, and Hammer Contemporary Collection.
Key facts
- Hammer Museum reopens March 26, 2023 after 20-year renovation
- New wing named after Lynda and Stewart Resnick, funded by $30 million donation
- Largest individual gift in museum history
- Director Ann Philbin oversaw expansion
- New wing occupies former City National Bank building at Wilshire and Glendon Avenue
- Museum has offered free admission since 2014
- Opening installations by Chiharu Shiota, Rita McBride, and Sanford Biggers
- Exhibitions include Bridget Riley retrospective and Chinese photography show
Entities
Artists
- Chiharu Shiota
- Rita McBride
- Sanford Biggers
- Bridget Riley
- Cao Fei
- Weng Fen
- Xu Zhen
- Rembrandt
- Tiziano
- Goya
Institutions
- Hammer Museum
- University of California
- City National Bank
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Morgan Library & Museum
- Rockefeller Center
- Artribune
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Wilshire
- Glendon Avenue
- New York
- China