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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has revealed the design for its new modern wing, which aims to enhance the museum's capacity to display modern and contemporary art. The redesign is part of a broader effort to update and expand the museum's facilities.
The Broad museum in Los Angeles has announced a $100-million expansion plan that will increase its gallery space by 70%, aiming to provide a boost to downtown L.A. The expansion, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, will feature new galleries, immersive storage vaults, and open-air courtyards, allowing for the display of more of the museum's extensive collection of contemporary art. The expansion is part of the ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown L.A. and create a dynamic cultural experience for visitors.
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has reopened after a $195 million expansion, restoration, and renovation project that began in 2020. The museum now has three times the exhibition space, a loading dock, freight elevators, and a bridge to transport artwork throughout the museum. The new Jeffrey M. Gundlach Building, named after the Amherst native who contributed $65 million to the project, has 13 galleries of different sizes and shapes and a sculpture terrace. The museum's campus also includes the Seymour H. Knox Building, which now has a 6,000-square-foot gathering space and a kaleidoscopic canopy.