The Getty can afford it, but it limits itself in the period of art that it collects, and I don't see any sign that they are changing their ways. I think LA's contemporary art museums are doing a good job of building respectable collections. And if you look at LA Opera, The Getty, LA Phil, and MOCA, they've ascended into enviable positions much faster than they should have. LA Opera and MOCA, for instance, were just started in the 80s. MOCA has the most impressive collection in the US for contemporary art that I've been to.
Last edited by ocman; Dec 4, 2006 at 12:07 PM.
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