Genesis announces a new multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to expand its art initiatives across leading art institutions.
 
Through this partnership, Genesis will support initiatives including The Genesis Talks as well as the upcoming opening of LACMA’s new building, the David Geffen Galleries, scheduled for April next year.
 
LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, housing a collection of over 150,000 works spanning from antiquity to the contemporary era. The museum presents distinctive exhibitions that reflect the regional characteristics, culture, and diverse demographics of the Pacific Rim.

Genesis runs the ‘Genesis Art Initiatives,’ a program that supports leading global art institutions and creators to provide deep and meaningful artistic experiences. The new partnership with LACMA marks Genesis’ third major collaboration of this kind, following previous initiatives with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Tate Modern in London.
 
Under the direction of LACMA Director Michael Govan, ‘The Genesis Talks,’ launching this December, will invite creative leaders and innovative practitioners from fields such as art and architecture to share wide-ranging discussions on art, space, and community with the public.
 
The first speaker will be contemporary artist Jeff Koons, who participated in LACMA’s new building public art project. Koons will engage in a conversation with Director Govan on the role of art in activating public spaces.

On Jan. 16, 2026, Darren Walker and Los Angeles artist Mark Bradford will share their insights on the museum as a vibrant community hub, exploring how spaces can spark dialogue, creativity and connection. In April 2026, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor will dive into the design of the David Geffen Galleries, exploring light, space and the power of architecture to shape the museum experience. The Genesis Talks will continue in Summer 2026 with speakers to be announced at a later date.
 
Genesis will also support a named space designated as the Genesis Gallery within the David Geffen Galleries and the opening gala as presenting sponsor in April 2026.

Through this new partnership, Genesis demonstrates its commitment to supporting LACMA during this transformative new chapter.
 
Genesis Art Initiatives has collaborated with leading institutions and visionaries to inspire profound cultural dialogues with the wider world, including 《The Genesis Facade Commission: Lee Bul, Long Tail Halo》 in September last year and 《The Genesis Facade Commission: Jeffrey Gibson, The Animal That Therefore I Am》 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, running through June 9, 2026, and 《The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House》 at Tate Modern, which ran until October 2025.

References

• 제네시스 보도자료 (Genesis Press Release)