Marciano Art Foundation, Contemporary art museum in Los Angeles, United States.
The Marciano Art Foundation is a contemporary art museum in Los Angeles housed in a renovated Masonic temple that spans around 110,000 square feet of exhibition space across four floors. The building merges the original temple architecture with modern gallery areas designed for displaying contemporary artworks.
The museum was founded in 2017 by Maurice and Paul Marciano, creators of the Guess clothing brand, who transformed a Scottish Rite Masonic temple into an art space. This transformation preserved a historic building while making it accessible to a broader audience.
The collection features works by artists from around the world, including established names like Takashi Murakami and Christopher Wool, alongside creators based in Los Angeles. Rotating exhibitions allow visitors to encounter fresh perspectives on contemporary artistic practices with each visit.
Visitors should reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance, as the museum operates through a reservation system. This booking ensures entry, especially following a temporary closure in 2019 when operations were restructured.
The building retains many original Masonic architectural features such as exterior sculptures and mosaics that reflect the heritage of its former sanctuary. These visible details offer visitors insight into the dual identity of the space as both a historic landmark and a modern art gallery.
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