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flag Three L.A. museums will host 2026–2027 exhibitions honoring Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect licensed west of the Mississippi, showcasing his influential work and legacy.

flag Three Southern California museums—USC Fisher Museum of Art, LACMA, and the Getty Research Institute—will host coordinated exhibitions in 2026 and 2027 celebrating Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect licensed west of the Mississippi and a key figure in American architecture and civil rights. flag The shows, featuring rare drawings, photos, and documents from the Paul R. Williams Archive, highlight his 3,000+ projects, including iconic buildings like the Beverly Hills Hotel, LAX terminals, and homes for celebrities, as well as structures for the Black community. flag The exhibitions, open from August 2026 to July 2027, mark the first major retrospectives on Williams, emphasizing his enduring impact on Los Angeles and American design.

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