Marciano Art Foundation, Los Angeles

Name: Marciano Art Foundation
Address: Los Angeles, United States

#146 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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The Marciano Art Foundation was a non-profit arts foundation located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was established by the co-founders of Guess, Maurice Marciano and Paul Marciano. The Marcianos opened the museum on May 25, 2017 as an exhibition space to display their 1,500-piece collection of contemporary art. The museum closed indefinitely in November 2019 after workers attempted to unionize. The Marciano Foundation released a statement a month later that the closure was permanent. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'44"N, 118°19'25"W

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Central Los Angeles (Greater Wilshire)Los Angeles United States

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Marciano Art Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wilshire Boulevard Temple, The Wiltern, Ebell of Los Angeles, World on Wheels.

1.1 miE
Synagogue, Historical place, Architecture
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Sport, Sport venue
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Museum, Art gallery
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Church
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Library
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34°4'40"N • 118°20'42"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marciano Art Foundation?

Nearby attractions include Wilshire Park, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Ebell of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Petitfils-Boos House, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Getty House, Los Angeles (7 min walk).

How to get to Marciano Art Foundation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marciano Art Foundation:

Bus

Crenshaw & Wilshire • Lines: 7, Rapid 7 (7 min walk)
Wilshire & Western • Lines: 7, Express 7, Rapid 7 (22 min walk)

Metro

Wilshire/Western • Lines: D (23 min walk)