The Broad Museum to Open in Los Angeles in Autumn 2015
The Broad Art Foundation, established by Eli and Edythe Broad, has revealed plans for its new museum, The Broad, set to debut in autumn 2015 on Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the museum will offer complimentary entry to all visitors. It will showcase artworks from 200 artists, drawn from an extensive collection of more than 2,000 modern and contemporary pieces. Notable works featured include Yayoi Kusama's 2013 Infinity Mirrored Room, Ragnar Kjartansson's 2012 The Visitors, William Kentridge's The Refusal of Time, and Jordan Wolfson's 2014 Female Figure.
Key facts
- The Broad museum opens in autumn 2015.
- Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
- Located on Grand Avenue in Los Angeles.
- Free admission.
- Houses works by 200 artists from over 2,000 in the collection.
- Recent acquisitions include Kusama, Kjartansson, Kentridge, and Wolfson.
- Founded by Eli and Edythe Broad.
- The Broad Art Foundation initiated the project.
Entities
Artists
- Yayoi Kusama
- Ragnar Kjartansson
- William Kentridge
- Jordan Wolfson
- Eli Broad
- Edythe Broad
Institutions
- The Broad
- The Broad Art Foundation
- Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Grand Avenue
- United States