Michael Govan is in the news for unveiling LA’s $724M LACMA renovation—two decades in the making. He’s the museum’s CEO and former Guggenheim deputy.
Several Los Angeles cultural institutions, including the Getty Center, Getty Villa, and LACMA, are undergoing significant renovations ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The Getty Center will close in March 2027 for upgrades, while the Getty Villa remains open. LACMA's new galleries open in May 2026 after a 20-year planning process.