Levitated Mass: The Journey Begins!

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_ It’s the moment you (and we) have been waiting for: On Tuesday, February 28, the 340-ton granite megalith that is to be part of Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass will begin its journey from a quarry in Riverside County to LACMA. Some quick facts about the transport: 105 miles separate the boulder’s current location and LACMA The journey will take eleven nights (travel will occur only at night—and only at 8 mph); it will arrive to LACMA in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 10 The route consists of 4 counties, 22 cities, and zero freeways A special transporter with 196 robotic axles was built to disperse the boulder's weight and safely carry it on its journey The boulder’s ultimate destination is a 456-foot-long concrete slot behind the Resnick Pavilion, where it will complete Michael Heizer’s sculpture, Levitated Mass For daily updates on the transportation, a map of the route, and more information about Levitated Mass, click here. We will also be tracking the transport on Facebook, Twitter, and Unframed. We also want to hear from you! Is the boulder rolling through your neighborhood? Take a picture and tag us on Facebook or Twitter (hashtag: #LevitatedMass). If you have additional questions about the transport or the artwork itself, you can also email us at levitatedmass@lacma.org. We are excited to announce that the boulder is finally on the move, and we invite you to be a part of its historic journey. The official opening for Levitated Mass is tentatively set for late spring/early summer 2012. Stay tuned for future announcements. Transportation was made possible by Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. Learn more _