LACMA, the venerable arts institution defies expec...

LACMA, the venerable arts institution defies expectations as it continues to evolve its space with forward looking acquisitions and blockbuster programming without morphing into a boing adult Disneyland like other museums. Sure, there are the overhyped architectural facelifts, family friendly exhibitions and fancy cocktails events for arty scenesters, but the true test for any museum rests in its permanent collection. David Hockney's Mulholland Drive, Clara Peters' Still Life with Cheeses, Artichoke and Cherries, and Christian Marclay's The Clock are just few of the arresting works that require multiple visits to LACMA - a testament of the creative soul of Los Angeles.