Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:00 AM
Do cultural institutions shape the physical form of the city around them? Or are they mainly a reflection of their time and place? Museums and art institutions are a vital component of any city, whether you believe they promote creative works from the past or showcase new views on our culture. Among the few remaining truly non-commercial public spaces, museums' buildings and programming choices speak volumes about the image and landscape of Los Angeles that cannot be ignored. To remain viable and successful, how do they broach the paradoxical relationship between private capital and public space when both are getting squeezed by outside forces?
Please join the Westside Urban Forum for a conversation with the directors of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Bergamot Station Art Center. Find out how these cultural powerhouses relate to Los Angeles and how their future plans will impact the urban fabric of our city.
Moderator
Roger Sherman, Architect, Roger Sherman Architecture
Speakers
Michael Brand,Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum
Melody Kanschat, President of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Elsa Longhauser, Executive Director of the Santa Monica Museum of Art
