The wing originally opened in 1994, but will now have enhanced areas for its collection of contemporary masterworks by artists Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and others. Significant additions include new a sound-proof black box gallery for multimedia art, as well as a new space designed for drawings and other works on paper by Matisse.
The changes were unveiled at a special Saturday night after-hours celebration.
In time for the BMA's 100th anniversary, the museum will reopen the historic Merrick Entrance and other renovated spaces in late 2014.
