Marciano Art Foundation to Open New LA Museum in Former Masonic Temple
In spring 2017, a new contemporary art museum will debut in Los Angeles, established by Paul and Maurice Marciano, the founders of Guess, through their Marciano Art Foundation, which was founded in 2013. The museum, located in a former Scottish Rite Masonic temple near Koreatown, was acquired for $8 million. Its collection boasts 1,500 pieces from notable artists, including Mark Grotjahn, Takashi Murakami, and Mike Kelley. Jamie G. Manné, who has overseen the collection for seven years, will take on the role of director. The Marcianos are funding the project independently and have yet to form a board of trustees. Additionally, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) will open this fall at 1717 East Seventh Street, featuring designs by Kulapat Yantrasast of wHY architecture.
Key facts
- Marciano Art Foundation founded in 2013 by Paul and Maurice Marciano, co-founders of Guess.
- New museum will open in Los Angeles in spring 2017.
- Building is a former Scottish Rite Masonic temple near Koreatown, purchased for $8 million.
- Collection includes 1,500 works by Mark Grotjahn, Sterling Ruby, Paul McCarthy, Takashi Murakami, Mike Kelley, Analia Saban, Oscar Tuazon, Danh Vo.
- Director is Jamie G. Manné, previously curator of the Marciano collection for seven years.
- No board of trustees; Marcianos are sole supporters.
- ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art) will open fall 2017 at 1717 East Seventh Street, designed by Kulapat Yantrasast of wHY architecture.
- ICA will span 4,000 square meters with gardens, galleries, and educational spaces.
Entities
Artists
- Mark Grotjahn
- Sterling Ruby
- Paul McCarthy
- Takashi Murakami
- Mike Kelley
- Analia Saban
- Oscar Tuazon
- Danh Vo
Institutions
- Marciano Art Foundation
- Guess
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
- Santa Monica Museum of Art
- wHY architecture
- Artribune
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Koreatown
- 1717 East Seventh Street