The Broad: An Art Museum Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro

This introduction to Los AngelesÕ newest art museum The Broad takes readers into the heart of a dramatic innovative building designed by world-renowned architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro that provides access to one of the worldÕs great art collections. Built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad the new museum that bears their name is home to nearly 2000 works that are among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide. With its innovative Òveiland-vaultÓ concept the 120000-square-foot building will feature two floors of gallery space to showcase The BroadÕs comprehensive collections and will be the headquarters of The Broad Art FoundationÕs lending library. The book examines The Broad as an architectural landmark and international cultural destination exploring its history context and potential impact on downtown Los Angeles. The volume features eye-popping photographs from Iwan Baan and others that guide readers through the buildingÕs extraordinary design. It also includes an illustrated roundtable discussion led by the celebrated architectural critic Paul Goldberger as well as an essay by Aaron Betsky that reflects upon the interactions between architectcollector and audience. Fans of architecture design and modern and contemporary art will have much to appreciate in this beautifully documented exploration of the role architecture has in shaping the museum experience from entry to exit.

Hardcover: 152 pages

Publisher: Prestel (November 9 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3791353314

ISBN-13: 978-3791353319

Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.9 x 12.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 3 pounds