I need to address the tragedy that is taking place in Los Angeles as I write this. It’s not a happy new year for many who have lost everything in the devastating wildfires that have laid waste to the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. So many lives torn apart and thrown upside down. So much lost. And it continues. New fires have broken out as well, and Los Angeles is experiencing something city changing. My heart aches in sadness. Below is what I initially wrote, before the fires erupted and changed so much. We’re in for interesting times my friends. Let’s stick together and love one another and help where we can. So read on…and thanks for coming here. Be well.
Happy New Year! Hope all is well in all of your worlds. We’re approaching very interesting times here in the US. Most of us are doing our best to not let the possible chaos coming to seep into our lives. There will certainly be a flood of creativity in response to whatever nonsense is going on in Washington. Art will be made, and statements will be made. We will all find our joy, despite the orange goon. Anyway, there’s a lot of art going on around town and a lot more coming. Find inspiration and use it to fuel your creative spirit.
Wander over to Poet’s Place to see what Linda is up to. Every month Linda Kaye gathers up poets from all around the area to share their words and thoughts. If you have words and thoughts you want to share, reach out to Linda.
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From Steel to Spirit: Discover Groundbreaking Art at LA Art Show 2025
As we approach the new year, the LA Art Show team extends warm holiday wishes to our exhibitors, partners, and friends. Our 30th Anniversary edition will showcase three featured exhibitions, taking place February 19-23, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Art in Dongsan showcases Steel Che, Coral Gallery presents Roberto Vivo, and Snisarenko Gallery brings "She, Unbroken". These exhibitions represent the show's commitment to presenting diverse international art.
LA Art Show tickets are now available, offering the perfect gift for the art lovers in your life. Join us in celebrating three decades of artistic excellence and cultural exchange.
Read on to discover more about these exciting exhibitions and what's in store for LA Art Show 2025.
Art in Dongsan presents Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi)
Art in Dongsan, established in 2018 with galleries in Seoul and Goyang, presents the metalwork of Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi) at the LA Art Show 2025. This exhibition highlights Che's sculptural works, which repurpose industrial materials into artistic forms.
Youngkwan Choi, known professionally as Steel Che, has been creating metal sculptures for over three decades. His work, deeply influenced by his background in art education and his family's connection to the steel industry, bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression.
The exhibition's centerpiece, "Steam Robot," demonstrates Che's mastery of steel manipulation. This large-scale sculpture, along with other works crafted from discarded metal, showcases Che's artistic philosophy of transforming industrial materials into thought-provoking art. His diverse career, including collaborations with Harley Davidson Korea, informs his unique approach to sculpture.
Art in Dongsan's presentation of Steel Che at the LA Art Show 2025 offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of industrial heritage and contemporary sculpture, showcasing the evolving landscape of Korean art.
© Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi) with 'Steam Robot'. Carbon steel, 47 × 47 × 71 inches. Image Courtesy Art in Dongsan.
Coral Gallery presents Roberto Vivo
Coral Gallery, founded by Isabel Tassara in 2018 and based in Midtown, Miami, brings the work of Uruguayan artist Roberto Vivo to the LA Art Show 2025. This presentation aligns with the gallery's mission to showcase contemporary Latin American art and foster connections between Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
Roberto Vivo, born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1953, began his artistic career later in life, transitioning from a background in business administration to become a painter and sculptor. His work, which spans abstract painting and sculpture, employs a variety of materials including corten steel, bronze, granite, and aluminum.
Coral Gallery's presentation at the LA Art Show will feature Roberto Vivo's sculptural works, including the highlight piece "The Human Tribe Totem." This large-scale bronze sculpture, which debuted at the 2024 Venice Biennale, embodies Vivo's signature style of fluid, organic forms that challenge material rigidity. Standing at 77 x 95 inches, it embodies the artist's vision of human unity and diversity, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between form, space, and global harmony.
Coral Gallery's presentation of Roberto Vivo at the LA Art Show 2025 offers visitors an opportunity to engage with contemporary Latin American sculpture that addresses themes of human connection and global understanding.
© Roberto Vivo. The Human Tribe Totem. Bronze Sculpture, 77 X 95 inches. Courtesy Coral Gallery.
Snisarenko Gallery presents "She, Unbroken"
Snisarenko Gallery, a Los Angeles-based contemporary art space founded by Lia Snisarenko, brings a powerful and timely exhibition to the LA Art Show 2025. "She, Unbroken" showcases the work of Ukrainian-born female artists who have lived through the experience of war, offering a profound exploration of resilience, identity, and transformation.
"She, Unbroken" showcases works by Ukrainian artists Inna Kharchuk, Anna Veriki, Liza Zhdanova, and Iryna Maksymova. Through diverse media including painting, sculpture, and video art, they explore themes of displacement, memory, and resilience. Together, they offer a multifaceted view of the Ukrainian female experience during conflict, capturing both their struggles and courage.
Visitors to the LA Art Show will have the opportunity to engage with these compelling narratives, gaining insight into the transformative power of art in the face of adversity. "She, Unbroken" not only showcases the talent of these Ukrainian artists but also contributes to a broader dialogue about the role of art in processing trauma and preserving cultural identity.
© Iryna Maksymova, Caring For Each Other, 2022. Acrylic, Pastels, Spray, Markers on Canvas, 53 1/8 x 59 7/8 inches (135 x 152 cm). Courtesy Snisarenko Gallery.
Save the Date for LA Art Show 2025
Please join us for the LA Art Show's landmark 30th Anniversary edition, featuring exceptional featured exhibitions, galleries from around the world, and our non-commercial platform, DIVERSEartLA.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 30th Anniversary edition of the LA Art Show, February 19-23, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
For the most up-to-date information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit laartshow.com.
LA Art Show Proudly Supports the American Heart Association in its 100th Year!
The LA Art Show is pleased to be partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA), our 2024 charity beneficiary. We’re proud to support the American Heart Association in its commitment to help prevent death and disability from cardiovascular disease and stroke – the major health problems in our society.
We’re especially happy to be supporting the American Heart Association in its 100th year. 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.
LA Art Show is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s
Life is Why™ campaign
To learn more about the Life is Why™ campaign and other participating companies, please visit https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give/life-is-why.
Connect with the American Heart Association on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
LA Art Show 2024 Video Highlights!
Discover captivating moments of the 2024 LA Art Show.
Enjoy these highlights from our February show.