Michael Govan: Why Museums Aren't Obsolete

Since his arrival at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in 2006, CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director Michael Govan has doubled the museum’s gallery space, the exhibition programme, and attendance.

Special event
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2017 at
  • Past event
+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Free event

Past Event
Michael Govan: Why Museums Aren't Obsolete photo

Join him as he speaks about the exciting next stage in LACMA’s development which promises to revitalise the museum’s permanent collection and transform the way we view art. The lecture will be followed by a dialogue between Govan and V&A Director Tristram Hunt on the future of museums and an opportunity for Q&A with the audience.

Supported by the Gilbert Trust for the Arts

Image credit © Brigitte Lacombe

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