Curious about how LACMA’s collection found its new home in the David Geffen Galleries? Get an insider's look at the careful planning and challenges of installing thousands of pieces of art with Julia Latane, assistant director of art preparation, and Elspeth Patient, senior associate registrar.
In honor of Juneteenth, thread together your story and create a quilt patch inspired by the American Quilt with 'Log Cabin' Pattern (1870–80) that blends color, pattern, and symbolism.
Weave together a small-scale textile with a beginner’s loom and yarn, inspired by The Shell of Memory (El caparazón de la memoria) (2024) by Claudia Alarcón and your own tapestry of life.
Inspired by the exhibition Grounded, construct an abstract landscape using earth tones and natural materials like clay, rice, and grass elements.
Inspired by the exhibition Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr., create a playful small-scale self-portrait sculpture and mold yourself engaging in your favorite sport or hobby.
In honor of Juneteenth, thread together your story and create a quilt patch inspired by the American Quilt with 'Log Cabin' Pattern (1870–80) that blends color, pattern, and symbolism.
Weave paper with color construction paper to create patterns and designs. Use your hands to blend traditional weaving technique and contemporary themes like Melissa Cody’s jacquard wool tapestry Dopamine Dream (2023).
Inspired by the exhibition Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began, design your own miniature 3D installation using oil pastels, watercolors, paper, and glue.
Inspired by printmaking traditions from around the world in the exhibition Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures, experiment with techniques and designs that reflect your life and culture.
Inspired in the exhibition Grounded, construct an abstract landscape using earth tones and natural materials, like clay, rice, and grass elements.