Massive rock rolls into L.A. museum art installation The 340-ton granite rock that became a star during its slow sojourn across California roads in March took up residence at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Sunday at an unveiling that included an appearance by the reclusive artist who conceived the project. “Levitated Mass,” the well-traveled boulder at the center of artist Michael Heizer’s new art work, drew the admiration of museum director Michael Govan, museum board co-chair Terry Semel, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other local dignitaries at a ribbon-cutting. (click-through for full story)

Massive rock rolls into L.A. museum art installation

The 340-ton granite rock that became a star during its slow sojourn across California roads in March took up residence at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Sunday at an unveiling that included an appearance by the reclusive artist who conceived the project.

“Levitated Mass,” the well-traveled boulder at the center of artist Michael Heizer’s new art work, drew the admiration of museum director Michael Govan, museum board co-chair Terry Semel, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other local dignitaries at a ribbon-cutting.

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27 June 2012 ♥ 8 notes           
    source: in.reuters.com
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