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Architect Paul R. Williams Honored with Exhibitions at 3 LA Museums
Three major Los Angeles museums will display over 3,000 works by Paul R. Williams, highlighting his pioneering role as the first Black architect licensed west of the Mississippi.
- The Getty, LACMA and USC Fisher are mounting a coordinated exhibition series celebrating Paul R. Williams, organizers announced Wednesday.
- Drawing on the Paul R. Williams Archive jointly acquired in 2020 by Getty and USC School, organizers said the exhibitions address Williams's long-underrecognition and highlight his civil-rights advocacy.
- USC Fisher will open its show on Aug. 18, 2026, presenting Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered through March 13, 2027; LACMA's Architect for Living runs Nov. 15, 2026-May 23, 2027, and Getty's Architecture Across the Color Line opens Dec. 15, 2026 through July 18, 2027.
- Organizers said the coordinated exhibitions are the first major museum presentations devoted to Williams and will be accompanied by a scholarly catalog, digital exhibitions and public programming.
- Notable projects by Williams include the Beverly Hills Hotel, LAX, and homes for Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, reflecting his lasting impact over nearly six decades.
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USC museum among three major L.A. art institutions to celebrate architect Paul R. Williams
Paul Revere Williams was the first Black architect licensed west of the Mississippi. (Photo/Julius Shulman, J. Paul Getty Trust) Share Arts USC museum among three major L.A. art institutions to celebrate architect Paul R. Williams The USC Fisher Museum of Art joins the Getty and LACMA in presenting a landmark, multisite exhibition series honoring the life and work of the groundbreaking Trojan. February 18, 2026 By USC staff Beginning in Aug…
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Architect Paul R. Williams honored with exhibitions at 3 LA museums
Three major Los Angeles art institutions will present a coordinated exhibition series celebrating the life and work of pioneering architect Paul R. Williams, organizers announced Wednesday. The Getty, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the USC Fisher Museum of Art will host exhibitions from August 2026 through July 2027 highlighting Williams’ architectural legacy and influence on the city and beyond, organizers said. With its flat roof and…
3 LA Museums to Honor Architect Paul R. Williams with Exhibitions
Three major Los Angeles art institutions will present a coordinated exhibition series celebrating the life and work of pioneering architect Paul R. Williams, organizers announced Wednesday. The Getty, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the USC Fisher Museum of Art will host exhibitions from August 2026 through July 2027 highlighting Williams’ architectural legacy and influence on the city and beyond, organizers said. “A pivotal yet long-un…
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