Figuring out how to spend the staggering fortunes accumulated by Los Angeles’ wealthiest individuals takes some creativity.
Instead of, say, purchasing a lavish piece of contemporary art, one of them might build a museum to house the art. Instead of purchasing courtside tickets to a basketball game, an entire team might find its way into a portfolio.
Every one of this year’s Wealthiest Angelenos owns jaw-dropping assets, but here are some particularly shiny items from the group’s proverbial trophy case.
the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is currently under construction and slated to open in 2019. (photo courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences)