Shohei Shigematsu on OMA’s New Museum Addition: Architecture as Infrastructure

The New Museum’s expansion, designed by OMA partners Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, doubles the institution’s exhibition space while establishing a new architectural dialogue with the original 2007 SANAA building. According to OMA, the project functions as a “counterpart” to the vertical, introverted SANAA structure, introducing a horizontal, extraverted companion that addresses the museum’s long-standing … Read more

Space Shuttle Endeavour: A First Look at Its New L.A. Home

The California Science Center provided a first look at the Space Shuttle Endeavour in its new “ready-to-launch” vertical display on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Housed within the upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles, the 20-story-high exhibit marks the first time a space shuttle has been displayed anywhere in a full vertical … Read more

AI Art Museum Coming to Downtown LA

DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art, opens to the public this Saturday in downtown Los Angeles. Located at The Grand LA at 100 S. Grand Ave., the 25,000-square-foot facility features five galleries focused on AI-driven creative experiences, according to co-founders Refik Anadol and Efsun Erkilic. Did You Know? The museum’s debut exhibition, … Read more

Denmark’s Den Gamle By Wins 2026 European Museum of the Year Award

Denmark’s Den Gamle By, an open-air museum in Aarhus, has been named the European Museum of the Year (EMYA) for 2026. The award, presented in Bilbao, Spain, recognizes the institution’s success in blending historical urban environments with modern societal challenges. According to the European Museum Forum, the museum was selected for its ability to address … Read more

Porsche celebrates 50 years of transaxle heroes with rotating museum pop-ups

The Rise of the ‘Youngtimer’: Why Porsche’s Transaxle Models are the Next Big Investment For decades, the Porsche 911 held an undisputed monopoly on the brand’s collector market. However, a seismic shift is occurring. The “transaxle” era—comprising the 924, 928, 944, and 968—is transitioning from “forgotten cousins” to highly coveted “Youngtimers.” These cars, produced between … Read more

Marsinah Museum Inaugurated: What Does Prabowo Say About Her Killing?

NGANJUK, East Java — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, May 16, 2026, inaugurated the Marsinah Museum and Resting House, using the occasion to address the brutal killing of the labor activist 33 years ago. Speaking at the museum site in Nganjuk, President Prabowo stated that the “tragic event of Marsinah being brutally murdered for … Read more

The Broad Museum places final steel beam on expansion – Daily News

The Broad museum in downtown Los Angeles reached a critical construction milestone on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A topping-out ceremony marked the placement of the final steel beam, completing the building’s steel framework for its ongoing expansion project. Civic leaders, museum officials and construction partners gathered on Hope Street for a ceremonial beam signing before … Read more

V&A East opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community

The Shift Toward Co-Created Cultural Spaces The traditional model of the “top-down” museum—where a small group of curators decides what is valuable—is evolving. We are seeing a move toward co-creation, where the community itself helps shape the narrative. A primary example of this is the V&A East Museum, where the V&A East Youth Collective didn’t … Read more

Bioreconstruct Shares Insight Into His Life By Way of a Disney Animation Exhibit

Drawing Magic: A Look Back at Disney Animation in Florida A new exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center is offering a nostalgic journey for Disney fans and animation enthusiasts alike. “Drawing Magic: Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida,” running through May 3, 2026, showcases photographs and objects from the former Disney-MGM Studios, spanning from … Read more