Bert Green on September 23, 2009, at 04:33PM – #1

I'll be sorry to see them go, as they have been a big part of the gallery scene downtown for many years. But to actually get the right kind of space for the neon is more important than the location, so it can be properly displayed. Unfortunately for downtown, on Broadway, where there actually is this kind of space, it was just not possible to find a sympathetic landlord and/or the right arrangement. Now I will have a good reason to go to Glendale!

Whitman Lam on September 23, 2009, at 10:55PM – #2

Yeah, the same thing with the Derby Dolls. No large spaces available in Downtown. There are a few vacant warehouses that might be big enough ... but of course they don't come with the incentives that the city of Glendale is offering.

2 years rent for free ?? Very hard to resist.

dj Ernie Pearl on September 24, 2009, at 03:45AM – #3

WTF !!! Who's gonna go to Glendale???

Julie Jamerson on September 24, 2009, at 09:57AM – #4

I think this is a shame. This museum is as much of downtown as is Coles, or the theaters on Broadway. Something must be done to keep it here!

? on September 24, 2009, at 10:29AM – #5

Ed, where are the "suburbs of [the City of] Glendale"?

You mean like the Chevy Chase Golf Course?

You're not speaking provincially, are you?

David Kennedy on September 24, 2009, at 11:32AM – #6

The whole situation is quite regretable and refects badly on L.A.'s civic leadership. A local institution is going to flee to Glendale because it can't find any local support? Please.

I think Bert's comments are well-taken. It is regretable MONA can't find the right space on Broadway. Seems like something the Bringing Back Broadway organization would be all over. Sounds like an opportunity for Ms. McLean. I look forward to her reply.

I'd also wonder why L.A. Live couldn't find some space for MONA? They've got the real estate. Seems to me MONA could give them a some cultural legitimacy.

I also know Union Station has some very large spaces which have been sitting empty for decades. I'm sure MONA's various pieces could find a home in this wonderful space.

sebastian on September 24, 2009, at 01:06PM – #7

WTF is absoleteley correct. I live in Glendale, and I don't want it here not because it will bring more traffic, like nimby's think, but because it belongs in the city of los angeles, L.A. live to be exact. Why are we allowing historic landmarks to be destroyed and moving out L.A based museums to Glendale. This is a terrible idea, Besides what better place than L.A. live, which is suppose to be a light and sign district. The small pieces can go outside and they can put the big peaces outside in the open where everyone can admire. Which will bring more people to the area. Geez do these people not have brains. Who cares about the stupid glendale deal, keep it in L.A.. It's like if one day Pinks hot dog would move to Glendale. WTF I say..

peenee on September 24, 2009, at 01:31PM – #8

glendale is just a dead bog for all culture expect faux "downtown" shopping. no one woulddrive to glendale just to see the museum and don't count on locals in the museum either because they don't care.

glendale cant even keep "a noise within" (live theater) to EAST pasadena.... not just pasadena but EAST pasadena (last goldline stop)!!!!!!!!

Kazumi on September 24, 2009, at 03:09PM – #9

Burt Green is right, You will just have go on a real adventure out of downtown to see MONA's fantastic collection of neon signage (that is really from all over America, and not just LA) like the majority of MONA's loyal members have had to drive for 28 years. I came all the way from Japan to see MONA so don't fear a 6 mile treck out of your comfort zone! You are right that it is too bad LA didn't have the insight to support this gem but you go where you are wanted. It is all good!!

sebastian on September 25, 2009, at 12:59PM – #10

With the Americana, the MONA, and Michael Jackson's tomb, Glendale is becoming a tourist atraction very quickly.