Last month when I posted here things were ok, sort off. We were all preparing for the new administration and the ensuing clusterfuck. What we weren’t prepared for were the fires that devastated two beautiful communities on opposite sides of LA. Palisades and Altadena have been changed in ways we will watch unfold as the rebuilding process begins. I am forever grateful that I live in an area that was spared of fire. And my heart breaks for everyone that lost everything. At The Los Angeles Makery we have been gathering art supplies for artists in need, due to the fires. Spread the word. And if you have extra stuff, bring it by. We’re still taking donations.
Art heals. That’s our mantra now. Between what has happened to LA and what is happening in Washington, everyone needs a creative outlet to lose themselves in. Find yours if you haven’t already. If poetry is your thing, check out Poet’s Place, and see who Linda Kaye has sharing their work this month. I know they’re venting.
One cool thing that’s coming up is Art Fair season. There’s LA Art Show, Frieze, Felix, and The Other Art Fair. Which one are you going to? How many are you going to? What I love about these events is that there is so much art in one venue. I leave exhausted and inspired. I love it!
The Art Fairs aren’t the only cool things happening around town. I’ve listed a bunch below. Go see art and be inspired!!
Join us for the 30th Anniversary of the LA Art Show at the LA Convention Center, February 19–23, 2025.
LA Art Show Announces International Exhibitor Lineup for 30th Anniversary Edition
The LA Art Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 19-23, 2025, marking its 30th Anniversary as the city's longest-running art fair. Under the leadership of director and producer Kassandra Voyagis, we present an international selection of galleries and institutions that reinforces Los Angeles's position as a global art center.
In response to recent events affecting our city, we are implementing several community support initiatives. The show will offer complimentary entry to firefighters and their families, and will support rebuilding efforts through an upcoming charity partnership. We recognize art's unique power to heal and unite communities, and we are committed to working alongside Los Angeles residents as we rebuild and recover together.
As we mark three decades of advancing Los Angeles's cultural landscape, our commitment to the city's creative community remains steadfast. The LA Art Show continues to serve as a platform for creativity and connection, contributing to the resilience and renewal of our city's artistic ecosystem.
For our 2025 edition, we will be featuring the following galleries and institutions:
LA Art Show 2024 Exhibitors
This year’s exhibitors are:
Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
ALOV Art, Santa Monica, CA
Arcadia Contemporary, New York, NY
Art In Dongsan, Seoul, South Korea
Art Plus Gallery, San Jose, CA & Seoul, South Korea
Artfortune, Scottsdale, AZ
Artifact Projects, New York, NY
Artworks Gallery, Burbank, CA
Athletes For Life™ Foundation, Goleta, CA
Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago, IL
Bronze Coast Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR
Building Bridges Art Exchange, Los Angeles, CA
Caelis Galeria, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Barcelona,
Casterline|Goodman Gallery, Aspen, CO
Cinq Gallery, Dallas, TX
Columbia Road Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
Coral Gallery, Miami, FL
CXU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Daphne Alazraki Fine Art, New York, NY
Desert Valley Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
EK Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Fabian Perez Gallery of Neo-Emotionalism, Los Angeles, CA
Fabrik Curatorial, Los Angeles, CA
Fabrik Projects, Los Angeles, CA
Filmpens Studio, Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY
Fotovat Atelier, Fort Lauderdale, FL
1202 | Contemporary, Gilroy, CA
Galerie Fledermaus, Chicago, IL
Gallery Artwall, Seoul, South Korea
Gallery Twostones, Seoul, South Korea
Gallery Wald, Seoul, South Korea
Gallery With, Seoul, South Korea
Gama Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
Havoc Gallery, Burlington, VT
Hello Art World, Diamond Bar, CA
Isart Gallery, Taipei City, Taiwan
J & J Art, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
K + Y Contemporary, Paris, France
KMJ Art Gallery, Incheon, South Korea
L.E. Gallery, Brussels, Belgium & London, United Kingdom
Licht Feld Gallery, Basel, Switzerland
Markowicz Fine Art, Laguna Niguel, CA, Miami, FL & Dallas, TX
Maune Contemporary, Santa Barbara, CA
Montague Gallery, San Francisco, CA
MRG Fine Art, Sherman Oaks, CA
Nio Contemporary, New Delhi, India
Olivia Connelly, Bath, United Kingdom
OSJ Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
Palma Arte, Alseno, Italy
Peace Waters, San Diego, CA
Perseus Gallery, New York, NY
Provident Jewelry, Palm Beach, FL
Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Revelite, Aliso Viejo, CA
Ryan Art, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
SAB Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Sammoun Fine Arts Gallery, Quebec, Canada
Scott & Jae Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA & Seoul, South Korea
Seiya Fine Art, Asaka City, Japan
Slice of Light Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Snisarenko, West Hollywood, CA
Teravarna Art Gallery, Tustin, CA
TIZOC, Los Angeles, CA
TLG, Toronto, Canada & New York, NY
Viva Contemporary, Dallas, TX
VK Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Wood Symphony Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
YMF - Contemporary & Fine Art, Southampton, NY
Click here to view an up-to-date exhibitor list.
Featured Exhibitions
Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi) presented by Art In Dongsan, Seoul, Korea
The Nature of Art, presented by Coral Gallery, Miami
“She, Unbroken”, presented by Snisarenko Gallery, Los Angeles
Heroes: Los Angeles-based artist Robert Vargas will create a large-scale live mural titled "Heroes" during the show, paying tribute to first responders and reflecting the city's resilience.
Find out more at: https://www.laartshow.com/featured-exhibitions/
DIVERSEartLA
DIVERSEartLA 2024 participating art institutions, museums and non-profits, curated by Marisa Caichiolo:
“Left” or “Right”/Punching Bags by Antuan Rodriguez
27 Peces/27 Fish, Installation, 2018 Cristian Castro. Presented by Museum of Latin American Art, MOLAA
Celebrating Diversity by Chiachio & Giannone. Presented by MOLAA | Museum of Latin American Art
The Birth of the Niemand by Viktor Freso. Presented by Danubiana Museum | Bratislava
Agua by Luciana Abait. Now Art LA and Building Bridges Art Exchange
Environmental by A. Ordoñez. Presented by Raubtier Productions & Unicus
Eternal light – 21c The Last Judgment by HanHo. ReflectSpace Gallery, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (Glendale) & Culture Nomad (Seoul)
The Journey by Guillermo Bert. Nevada Museum of Art – Reno, Nevada
Find out more at: https://www.laartshow.com/diverseartla/
LA Art Show Proudly Supports the American Heart Association!
The LA Art Show is proud to once again partner with the American Heart Association (AHA) as our 2025 charity beneficiary. Together, we support the AHA’s mission to prevent death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke – two of the most significant health challenges in our society.
With a portion of every ticket purchase, the LA Art Show contributes to funding the mission of the American Heart Association – which includes CPR education, training and development of science-based CPR guidelines and techniques to help strengthen the chain of survival. Dedicated to working with passion and purpose in a people-centered way, the American Heart Association has had a tremendous impact on advancing knowledge about heart and brain health with the goal to providing everyone the chance for full, healthy life.
Opening February 9, 2025, Monument Eternal features works by 19 artists and pieces from Coltrane’s archive on public view for the first time (Los Angeles, CA) — The Hammer Museum at UCLA is thrilled to present Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal, the first museum exhibition inspired by the life and legacy of jazz musician and devotional leader, Alice Coltrane (1937–2007). Curated by Erin Christovale, the exhibition features archival ephemera from the Coltrane’s archive alongside works by 19 American artists, including Steven Ellison (aka Flying Lotus), Star Feliz, Rashid Johnson, Jasper Marsalis, Cauleen Smith, Martine Syms, and more. Works featured in the show range from sculpture, painting, and photography to installation and performance, and many works were created especially for this exhibition. They are presented alongside ephemera from Coltrane’s personal archive—much of which has never before been on view—including handwritten correspondence, unreleased audio recordings, and rarely seen video footage. Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal will be on view at the Hammer from February 9 to May 4, 2025. This exhibition is part of a larger initiative called “The Year of Alice”, and in partnership with the John & Alice Coltrane Home.
OPENING RECEPTION
March 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW
March 15 – April 19, 2025
COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(310) 287-2340
Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is excited to announce its next major collaboration, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition, in partnership with Mattel Creations, Mattel, Inc.’s collaboration platform that invites artists and creators to reimagine the company’s rich intellectual properties. Set to debut on Saturday, March 15th in the Main Gallery, marking the kick-off of the legendary toy company’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration, this special event will feature new and original, one-of-a-kind artwork, inspired by Mattel’s iconic brands, from over 80 visionary artists around the globe. Full artist lineup below.
Mattel Creations collaborates with artists, designers, and pop culture icons to create unique collectible versions of Mattel’s toys that appeal to both adult collectors and art enthusiasts. To celebrate the anniversary milestone, the El-Segundo, CA-based company and CHG are bringing together a diverse range of established and emerging artists, each with a unique story to tell, to reimagine Mattel’s toys into compelling works of art, weaving personal narratives and childhood memories into a rich tapestry of creative interpretation.
From the “Godfather of Pop Surrealism” Mark Ryden and art icon Paul Frank to the award-winning interdisciplinary artist Gary Baseman and world-renowned London-based multimedia artist D*Face, these artists will explore how Mattel's iconic brands (including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA®, Polly Pocket®, and more) have shaped imaginations and inspired creative journeys across generations. This exhibition stands as both a celebration of Mattel's legacy and a testament to the transformative power of play in shaping artistic expression. In addition, this joyous experience will also offer attendees an exclusive glimpse into the company’s history with the Mattel Creations space in Gallery 3. Each wall will feature a vibrant, artistic, and engaging display of Mattel’s most popular brands, taking audiences on a journey of origin stories and creative processes behind their toys, as well as the artistry and craftsmanship of their present-day reimagined collectibles.
Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition will be accompanied by a series of curated events hosted at CHG while the show is on display, including:
Saturday, March 22nd from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Meet featured artist Gary Baseman for a signing of his UNO deck and hear about how toys and growing up in Los Angeles influenced his art, plus join in for UNO Game Play
Saturday, March 29th from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Hear a diverse panel of artists share childhood stories featuring their favorite Mattel toys, as well as discuss their creative process, inspirations, and more
Saturday, April 5th from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Re-connect with your inner-child through a playful workshop hosted by Case Kenny (author, mindfulness expert, and host of the popular podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?) + UNO Game Play
The artist roster for Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys features:
Adam Wallacavage
ADD FUEL
Ana Bagayan
Andrea Guzzetta
Andrew Brandou
Annie Montgomerie
Anthony Ausgang
Anthony Sunter
Bennett Slater
Bob Dob
Brady Willmott
Brandi Milne
Camilla d'Errico
Cey Adams
Charlie Immer
Chen-Dao Lee
Chishi Morimura
Christybomb
Clémentine Ball
coarse
DABSMYLA
Dan Lam
Dave Bondi
Dave Shuten
Dena Seiferling
D*Face
Eric Joyner
Ewa Prończuk-Kuziak
Fidia Falaschetti
Fiona Hewitt
Gary Baseman
Ginger Chen
Handiedan
Harald Austad
Hikari Shimoda
Iris Kim (Inner-City Arts)
Jasmine Becket-Griffith
JD King
Jennybird Alcantara
Jim Mckenzie
Jun Makita
Junko Mizuno
Kellesimone Waits
Kelogsloops
Kent Williams
Kiera Evans (Inner-City Arts)
Kii Arens
Korin Faught
Lonesome Town
Lucy Sparrow
Luke Chueh
Madeline Chae (Inner-City Arts)
Marc Le Rest
Marilyn Garcia (Inner-City Arts)
Marion Peck
Mark Ryden
Mark Todd
Messy Desk
Natalia Fabia
Nate Frizzell
Nathan Ota
Nettie Wakefield
Nouar
Okuda San Miguel
ONCH
Paul Frank
Pip & Pop
Richard Ahnert
RISK
Robert Palacios
Ron English
Sas Christian
Scott Hove
Shantell Martin
Simone Legno
Soey Milk
Sun-Mi
Sylvia Ji
Tarina Tarantino
Tarntara Sudadung
The London Police
Travis Lampe
Victor Castillo
Xue Wang
Yoko d'Holbachie
Yokoteen
Yumiko Kayukawa
Zoé Byland
As part of a larger partnership aiming to inspire and support youth on their creative journey, Mattel Creations is inviting four students from Inner-City Arts to showcase their work in the show (names featured in lineup above). Since 1989, Inner-City Arts has been empowering Los Angeles children, teens, and the community through the transformational power of the arts.
Mattel’s Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Lisa McKnight, shares: "Since its founding by Ruth and Elliott Handler, Mattel has been a creations company, powered by artists, designers, and trailblazers. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, it's only natural we would collaborate with artists to reimagine our iconic brands, where our toys become a canvas for their art. This partnership between Mattel Creations and Corey Helford Gallery is an exciting invitation for the world to join us in celebrating the unique intersection between art, toys, and imagination."
Open to the public (all ages) and free of charge, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition is set to debut on Saturday, March 15th from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, alongside a solo show, titled Or You Could Panic, by British contemporary figurative artist Ben Ashton in Gallery 2. The exhibitions will be on view at CHG through April 19th.
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
A week after fires across Los Angeles County caused unprecedented community destruction, a coalition of major local arts institutions along with national and international supporters launched the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. CCI is administering the program, which is open to LA County artists and arts workers of all disciplines who have been significantly impacted by the unprecedented wildfire crisis facing Angelenos right now.
Individuals can apply once for up to $10,000. The deadline to apply is February 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.