June - Summertime is Upon Us!

The days are longer, and warmer. I love this time of year. I just wish it would happen already. I just want to see the world reaction. Maybe on his birthday. We can only hope. Are you making protest art? Are you going out to see art? I saw the new Yoko Ono show at the Broad last night. I don’t review shows, not my thing, but I will say when I like something. Go see it. And you can check out the suggestions listed below.

While you’re here you can also check out Poet’s Place, hosted by Linda Kaye. She brings us fresh poetry every month. Let her know if you have some poetry you want to share.

CYPHER OF THE SELF
A Solo Exhibition by Ricardo Rodriguez-Long

LOS ANGELES ARTIST RICARDO RODRIGUEZ-LONG OPENS
CYPHER OF THE SELF AT XORXA GALLERY, LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA - June 1, 2026 - XORXA Gallery is proud to present Cypher of the Self: The Calculated Dream, a solo exhibition of 12 new paintings by Los Angeles-based surrealist artist Ricardo Rodriguez-Long. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The exhibition runs through June 26, with private viewings available by appointment.

Cypher of the Self is an exploration of the invisible numbers that make up who we are - the combination of atoms, cells, and vibrations at certain frequencies that define individual human identity. Hidden within each work are visual and conceptual clues that invite the viewer to think, to dream, and to find their own reflection in the composition. The paintings do not simply ask to be looked at. They ask to be decoded.

“There is a numerical architecture beneath everything we are” says Ricardo. “The universe
keeps a record of us in frequencies and patterns we can feel but rarely see. These twelve
paintings are my attempt to make that record visible - or at least, to make you feel the edge of it.”

XORXA Gallery | 11321 Iowa Ave #3, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights at Barnsdall Art Park

The 17th annual Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights return to Los Angeles from May 29 through September 11, 2026. Hosted by the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation, this beloved city tradition unfolds every Friday evening from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the scenic grounds of Barnsdall Art Park.
Set atop Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Hollyhock House - Los Angeles’ only UNESCO World Heritage Site, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright - Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights offers a uniquely immersive cultural experience.
With general admission priced at $55, guests can enjoy four glasses of wine from Silverlake Wine, along with a rotating lineup of local food trucks and DJ performances throughout the series.
Attendees will also have evening access to exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery as well as Friday Art Nights, which take place later in the season. A limited number of $90 tickets will grant guests after-hours access to explore the historic Hollyhock House through intimate interior tours; designated driver tickets are also available.
As a cornerstone fundraiser, 100 percent of proceeds support arts programming and preservation at the park, with this year’s fundraiser especially critical amid proposed budget and staffing cuts to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Barnsdall Art Park is located at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. Attendees are encouraged to plan for safe transportation, including ride share or public transit; on-site parking is limited. Tickets are available for purchase at www.barnsdall.org.

May - What Are You Creating Right Now?

The experience of owning gallery spaces, and creating art shows with my partners in crime over at The Los Angeles Makery, Dave and Cathy, during these very strange times has been interesting in terms of the art that has come through our spaces. We encourage artistic dialog with the artists, and the patrons, and the other artists. Art brings joy to people, and being able to host art, whether its here at Poet’s Place with Linda, or with everyone over at The Makery, is something I truly value. Joy is resistance. We must continue to resist. So what are you creating right now?

The David Geffen Galleries over at LACMA are open and I recommend going and checking the space out. Give yourself some time, since it’s a lot of art and a lot to take in. Crossing Wilshire Blvd. above it is a trip too. I enjoyed my experience there and look forward to going back.

I’ve listed some other suggestions of art opportunities out there, both for seeing and for participating. Good times during troubled times. A remedy to the shit show we are witnessing everyday. How do I really feel?

ARTIST FILM SERIES RETURNS TO MOCA GRAND AVENUE ON MAY 23 

Featuring works by Danielle Dean, Aimee Goguen, Carolyn Lazard, and Tiffany Sia

Video still from Carolyn Lazard’s Vital, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.

The MOCA Artist Film Series, an active and dynamic platform for the presentation of artist films, returns to MOCA Grand Avenue on select Saturdays from May through August 2026. Since its launch in spring 2023, the series—presented by The Edward F. Limato Foundation—has offered a dedicated space for the exploration of moving-image practices within contemporary art. The program foregrounds artists who expand the possibilities of film and video today. The upcoming season features works by Danielle Dean, Aimee Goguen, Carolyn Lazard, and Tiffany Sia.

CYPHER OF THE SELF
A Solo Exhibition by Ricardo Rodriguez-Long

LOS ANGELES ARTIST RICARDO RODRIGUEZ-LONG OPENS
CYPHER OF THE SELF AT XORXA GALLERY, LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA - June 1, 2026 - XORXA Gallery is proud to present Cypher of the Self: The Calculated Dream, a solo exhibition of 12 new paintings by Los Angeles-based surrealist artist Ricardo Rodriguez-Long. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The exhibition runs through June 26, with private viewings available by appointment.

Cypher of the Self is an exploration of the invisible numbers that make up who we are - the combination of atoms, cells, and vibrations at certain frequencies that define individual human identity. Hidden within each work are visual and conceptual clues that invite the viewer to think, to dream, and to find their own reflection in the composition. The paintings do not simply ask to be looked at. They ask to be decoded.

“There is a numerical architecture beneath everything we are” says Ricardo. “The universe
keeps a record of us in frequencies and patterns we can feel but rarely see. These twelve
paintings are my attempt to make that record visible - or at least, to make you feel the edge of it.”

XORXA Gallery | 11321 Iowa Ave #3, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Consuelo G. Flores, Monarchs and Migration: Children at the BoArder of Freedom, 2026

bG Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ellieus. Join us for the reception Sunday, May 10 from 12–4 PM.  

The exhibition will be on view May 10 through May 23 at bG Gallery, located at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica.A special gallery walkthrough with the artist will take place Friday, May 16 from 3–6 PM as part of Bergamot Station’s Spring Open, a campus-wide event running from 12–9 PM.

April - What's Next?

We marched on March 28th. 8 million people getting together, showing solidarity. It’s a beautiful thing. And it gives hope, which we need desperately. People’s resilience and creativity are off the hook right now. Artists are using these strange times to inspire them in ways they may have never known. I mean, the President is insane. Unhinged. Dangerous. So we counter that with surrounding ourselves with art and joy and community. Community is so important and will be what wins in the end.

Part of our art group is the lovely Linda Kaye, who provides the masses with poetry and art. Every month she brings us a variety of writers that have a lot to say these days. Linda is branching out as well in photography, and will have a piece on display at the Quiet Show at the Los Angeles Makery in Little Tokyo. Check out Poet’s Place to read This month’s edition.

You might want to see what the museums have to offer this month. Shows are closing and spaces are opening. Or take a class somewhere. Learn a new art technique, or get better at what you do. There are classes and workshops all across the city. Art is good for the soul, especially making it.

Below there’s an assortment of art opportunities for this month and a couple of save the dates.

Spring Classes Start in 2 Weeks

Featured Classes: Spring Studio 2026

There are a LOT of class options this spring to choose from. Our studio team sat down and compiled this list of classes you might have overlooked. With only two weeks left until Spring Studio starts, we think these fabulous offerings for all ages deserve a special shout-out. Armory Spring Studio rolls out on April 13.

Armory Center for the Arts serves its community from The Gale Kohl Center for Creativity in Old Pasadena, a historic 1932 California Guard Armory located at 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 792-5101
information@armoryarts.org

LA BREA TAR PITS TO BEGIN ITS CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION IN JULY

The Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits will close to the public to commence the first major renovation in its 50-year history, while on-site excavation and scientific research continue

Final weeks include a free Summer Nights event on June 12 and a Last Dance disco party for members on June 27

Last Day to Visit the Page Museum is July 6, 2026

Reopening in 2028

March - WTF?

He started the Board of Peace right before starting a war. What the absolute fuck? What does a Republican with a spine look like? Congressman Thomas Massie is one. I think he needs to cross the aisle and abandon his party of feckless losers, that obviously don’t care what happens to the country. They’re probably in the files. Yes, those files. All I can say is that this shitshow is so disappointing, and unfortunately not surprising. You do know what happens during times like these? People make art. Screaming into the void isn’t quite enough so we create. They can try to take that away, but it won’t happen. Below my rant I’ll list some art shows, and opportunities, and ways to creatively vent. One place where you can scream through the written word, over at Poet’s Place, which is hosted by the forever lovely Linda Kaye. Maybe it’s time for you to submit a poem or story to Linda.

As I look around the interwebs, a lot of the current shows are political in nature. As it should be. Times are not normal. If you feel weird, it’s understandable. Go outside. The beach is a good spot, or a park. Feel the sunshine, which we’re getting more of everyday, with the timwe change the night of the 7th. Spring ahead. Go make something. Go see art. Protest. No Kings March 28th. Come on downtown and protest with me!

Current Exhibitions
Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People's Republic of China, presenting works created during the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976; through May 3, 2026.
The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg, clay paintings, ceramics, and soft sculptures created by Reniel Del Rosario; through May 17, 2026.
AIR 2026: Compulsion, featuring new work by four AMOCA Artists in Residence: Bianca MacPherson, Kristy Moreno, Maxwell Henderson, and Yoon Hwang; through May 31, 2026.
A Traveler's Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch, showcasing everyday life in 1800s Mettlach, Germany; through December 2026.

Current Exhibitions

EAST HOLLYWOOD
706 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Alicia Piller
Lost in Space

March 20 - May 9, 2026
Opening reception: Friday, March 20, 6-9 p.m.

February - LA Art Week is Coming

The LA Art Show went back to its earlier time slot last month. Did you go? I love art fair season because it allows the public to get large doses of art, concentrated in each venue. The rest of the art fairs are coming at the end of February. Frieze, The Other Art Fair, Start Up, and Felix are all coming up. So much art to see. Which show will you attend? I’m going to try to go to them all. I always find myself inspired to create art after immersing myself in the fairs. And we can’t forget to mention Intersect Palm Springs which opens on the 12th. So much art to see, which helps get our collective minds off the shit show in Washington.

One of the places we have art right here is Poet’s Place. Every month Linda Kaye gathers poets from all over the world to share there thoughts and writings. Good stuff. And we have a repeat piece from Mary Francis Spenser, who recently passed away from cancer. Fuck cancer. We’ll miss you Mary Francis.

In the space below I’m listing some of your art viewing options around the Los Angeles area, and Palm Springs if you want to head out there. Modernism opens February 13th and is right next to Art Intersect Palm Springs, at the Convention Center.

Crazy World Ain’t It:
The Art of John Van Hamersveld’ Exhibit to close at Fullerton Museum Center

FULLERTON, Calif. –– Fullerton Museum Center invites the public to experience the final weeks
of CRAZY WORLD AIN’T IT: The Art of John Van Hamersveld, a sweeping retrospective of
one of America’s most groundbreaking and influential visual artists, closing February 22nd,
2026.

December - End of Year Shenanigans Begin Now!

Can I just start out with my rant against the “Color of the Year” from Pantone? Gonna anyway. As an artist and designer, I sometimes pay attention to what Pantone has to say. In preparation for the show we did last month, we went to Pantone’s site and took a look around at what the projected color for 2026 would be. They implied it would be teal. That would have been great, especially after the last two colors they chose, Mocha Mousse and Peach Fuzz. Nope. For some odd reason they chose white, excuse me, Cloud Dancer. We need calm and a reboot, according to Pantone. Excuse me? We have dumpster fire in Washington DC, and you are encouraging calm and a reset by releasing white as color of the year. Talk about tone deaf. Talk about ignoring the freakin’ white elephant in the room. And the only individuals I’ve seen liking it are white women. Not all, thankfully, but some. Really? Fortunately the internet has answered with some good renames, such as Landlord White, Robe White, “the color of mediocrity”, and certainly a dystopian choice. Pantone deaf has been trending. How do you feel about this controversy?

Now onto local news. Every weekend in December is filled with shows opening, holiday sales, shows closing, holiday parties, and more. Below I’ll list some of your options, and some save the dates to start the new year. But first, go to Poet’s Place and check out this month’s poetry that Linda Kaye has been gathering.

The LA Art Show ( (www.laartshow.com), LA’s largest and longest-running fair, returns for its 31st edition January 7–11 at the LA Convention Center, featuring over 90 international exhibitors under director Kassandra Voyagis. Highlights include Dublin’s Oliver Sears Gallery, Palm Beach’s Provident Fine Art presenting Sylvester Stallone’s abstract works, and London’s Pontone Gallery showcasing artist and drummer Chris Rivers.

Exhibitions include the  first public showing in over four decades of Karl A. Meyer’s 1980s woodcut prints (LICHT FELD Gallery, Switzerland), Yigal Ozeri’s cinematic figurative works (Corridor Contemporary), and J&J Art’s “Elegant Freedom” by Jinny Suh, reimagining Korean tradition.

The fair debuts its Latin American Pavilion, curated by Marisa Caichiolo, spotlighting memory, migration, and identity while amplifying underrepresented Latin American voices. DIVERSEartLA, also curated by Caichiolo, returns with “The Biennials, Art Institutions and Museums in the Contemporary Art Ecosystem,” exploring how art circulates through global biennials and museums as engines of innovation, engagement, and dialogue. LA Art Show takes place January 7 - 11 at LA Convention Center (1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90015) and tickets start at $40 with the American Heart Association serving as the charity beneficiary, receiving 15% of proceeds

Save the Date!

The West Coast’s Largest Bead & Artisan Marketplace Begins the New Year at the Pasadena Convention Center

The Pasadena Bead & Design Show returns to the Pasadena Convention Center January 16–18, welcoming the public to a vibrant, curated marketplace of beads, gemstones, artisan jewelry, textiles, artwear, findings, and handcrafted works. Now in its 18th year of biannual shows — and held in Pasadena since 2008 — the event brings together over 300 exhibitors including studio artists, tradespeople, and makers from across the country.

October - Spooky Season Has Arrived!

It’s spooky season all right. And I’m talking about the government and their lawless behavior. Unbelievable times we’re living in. We have to resist and the best way to do that is to create, and communicate, and create community. There are more of us than them. And what nerve they have. Who wants to be ruled by a tyrant, let alone the village idiot. We’re better than that. At least some of us are.

Art heals. It’s a fact. Most of the angry individuals on the other side, a shrinking group by the way, don’t have creative outlets. They don’t understand the importance of creating things with your brain and hands, and how healing it can be. An example of the healing arts is poetry. Every month Linda Kaye gathers poets from all over to share their thoughts and feelings with all of you. Check out Poet’s Place. Also check out the different opportunities to see and experience art, listed below. And, go make something.

October 4–5, 11–12, and 18–19

Experience where nature meets culture in the high-desert landscape as the HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours brings together 200+ artists, an Art Tours Collective Exhibition, and Art Tours After Dark live music

This October, immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic community of the high desert surrounding Joshua Tree National Park as over 200 artists open their studios for the annual HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours. The event kicks off with the Art Tours Collective Exhibition at the new Hi-Desert Artists Center in Yucca Valley (September 27–October 19), features three weekends of self-guided open studio tours (October 4–5, 11–12, and 18–19) and “Art Tours After Dark” live music performances by local bands and musicians on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights during each weekend of the Art Tours.

Tools of the Trades:

American Handmade Implements & Devices

Opening Reception Saturday, October 11, 3:00–5:00 pm

Watanabe & Co., assorted glass shears. Image courtesy of the artist.

Please join us to celebrate this gathering of exemplary handmade tools fabricated by artists for other artists and connoisseurs. These implements have been sourced from all over the nation from makers who are dedicated to creating elegant and functional devices made for a wide variety of craft processes: glass, wood, metal, fiber and more. Learn more about the thriving community of craftspeople who labor in their workshops to produce small batches of finely crafted tools.

Parking: Street and metered parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood with some restrictions. Additional pay-by-the-hour parking is also located one block west of the Center at the Beverly Connection.

Tools of the Trades is the first in a series of exhibitions for Handwork 2026, a nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America.

Save the Date!

We are proud to present this year’s Self Help Graphics & Art’s 52nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis. Our celebration will take place on Saturday November 1, 2025 from 3 pm - 8 pm at the East LA Civic Center (4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022).

Hammer Museum's Signature Biennial
Made in L.A. Returns October 5 

October 5, 2025 – March 1, 2026

September. Where Has the Time Gone?

We’re 8 months into this current shit show administration, and everyday I hope for what we all hope for. An obituary. But what comes after that? That couch loving JD guy steps up and he’s actually scarier that little t. He has no moral compass, and some say he’s very smart, and he’s backed by some evil fuckers. I’m saying what I want, while I can. I do believe all of the Jeffrey Epstein stuff will be the thing that takes them all out. The cover up is what gets people like this every time. Fingers crossed.

This period has been very inspiring to artists, myself included, as we scream into the void, and deal with our feelings as best as we can. Creating art brings joy, which is also resistance against those bastards. Seeing art can bring joy as well. They don’t want us to feel joy. Weirdos. So we will create joy, and art, and resistance, and of course, community.

So vent as you must. We hear you. Express yourself. I know the poets that Linda invites to share their words and feeling can inspire you. Check out Poet’s Place to see what they have to say. And maybe next month you too can join in.

Go out and experience art and community. Take a class, see art, make something, stop doomscrolling. Below I’ve listed a number of art opportunities from around the LA area. Check them out.

The Norton Simon Museum Presents  
Autumn: Season of Change 

Inspired by the start of autumn, enjoy a series of films that reflect on this season of transition. 

The Norton Simon Museum proudly announces Autumn: Season of Change, a curated film series celebrating the beauty and transformation of autumn. The program features three acclaimed films—"An Autumn Afternoon," "A Tale of Autumn," and "Autumn Sonata"—each thoughtfully selected to capture the spirit of the season.

Screenings will be held on select Fridays throughout September and are complimentary with general admission. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. For a complete schedule, please take a look below or visit our website. Press images are available upon request.

For additional information about the Museum’s film series, upcoming events, exhibitions, or special projects, please get in touch with us.

Friday, September 12, 5:00–6:55 p.m. 
An Autumn Afternoon (1962), NR 
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu   

An Autumn Afternoon is a gently heartbreaking story about a man’s dignified resignation to life’s shifting currents and society’s modernization. Though the widower Shuhei (Chishu Ryu) has been living comfortably for years with his grown daughter, a series of events leads him to accept and encourage her marriage and departure from their home. Elegantly composed and achingly tender, this last film by director Yasujiro Ozu is also his final masterpiece. 

In Japanese with English subtitles. 

Friday, September 19, 5:00–6:50 p.m. 
A Tale of Autumn (1998), PG 
Directed by Éric Rohmer 

Set among the golden vineyards of the Rhône Valley, A Tale of Autumn concerns simultaneous schemes to find a new love for the reserved widow and winegrower Magali (Béatrice Romand). Her son’s girlfriend (Alexia Portal) attempts to pair her with a former professor and lover (Didier Sandre), while Magali’s friend Isabelle (Marie Rivière) assumes a false identity to lure eligible bachelor Gérald (Alain Libolt). The misunderstandings that follow are pure Rohmer in bringing out the humor in human folly. 

In French with English subtitles. 

Friday, September 26, 5:00–6:35 p.m. 
Autumn Sonata (1978), PG 
Directed by Ingmar Bergman 

Over the course of a day and a long, painful night, an icy concert pianist (Ingrid Bergman) and her eldest daughter (Liv Ullmann) spend time together after an extended separation, finally confronting the bitter discord of their relationship. This cathartic pas de deux, evocatively shot in burnished harvest colors, ranks among the director Ingmar Bergman’s major dramatic works. 

In Swedish with English subtitles. 

Save the Date! Artazan!

August. Late Summer and We're Still Resisting. Are You?

Silence is not an option. If you’re silent and awaiting some savior, you are going to be sorely disappointed. You are your savior. You can’t be silent, if you oppose the atrocities that this horrific administration. If you are into what they’re doing, or you’re a supporter of tiny t, please explain to me what it is that you like about him. I’ve discovered that the MAGA types I’ve tried to talk to ( a very limited group thankfully), I got no explanation, just hostility and name calling. So grown up. Anyway, conversations are important. The days of, “we don’t discuss politics and religion,” are over. They have to be. That’s why we are here, right now. Curiousity has been lost by the other side. Be curious folks. Research. Discuss. Expand your mind. Make something. Use the parts of your brain you might have put on hold. Take a class. Go to a museum. How about a bookstore? Read something new. Touch grass. Care about others. Simple actions to help you be better for yourself and others, since we’re all in this together.

Go check out Poet’s Place to see what Linda and her group of poets have to say. Always interesting. There’s a lot of art out there right now as well. Go check it out. Below I’m listing some suggestions. Grab some friends and go see art. Be inspired to make art. And go protest. And boycott.

SAVE THE DATE!! Squozen Penguin at The Lyric Theatre.

The Lyric Hyperion - 2106 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles (Silverlake to be more specific)

Current Opportunities

2025 Artwork Design Services for East San Fernando Valley and G Line Stations

Submit online by SEPTEMBER 22 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) via SlideRoom

Metro Art invites visual artists based in Los Angeles County to submit qualifications for opportunities to design two-dimensional (2D) artworks for future stations along the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Transit Project and the G Line Improvements Project, both serving the East San Fernando Valley.

Learn more >>

July. We're Still Resisting!

I marched on the 4th of July. I’ve never done that before. I protested this government and their cruel policies. And I’m not alone. Outrage is everywhere, yet not everyone is outraged. Especially for the bullshit going on here in Los Angeles. ICE needs to go away. No one wants any of this. Well, some do. Witnessing the glee on the faces of the Republicans in Washington, after signing their offensive, life killing bill, makes me sick. And what also makes me sick are the people that continue to support this mess. What the actual fuck is wrong with them? A lot. They’re not curious. Curiousity is what motivates you to learn more, experience more, educate yourself. It’s what I believe makes life much more interesting.

I know you’re all curious about who Linda has in her Poetry lineup this month. Go check out Poet’s Place to find out. She does it every month and it gives people a place to share their creative writings. And below you’ll find a variety of things to do and see around LA.

METRO ART PRESENTS: KCRW SUMMER NIGHTS

Live sets from KCRW DJs & LA-based musicians to perform in the station’s historic Ticket Concourse

WHAT:                WHAT:                Join KCRW and Metro Art for a night of music at the art filled historic Union Station in downtown LA. Enjoy a languid-to-ecstatic,

groovable performance from LA-based Brijean, live sets from KCRW DJs José Galván & Novena Carmel, and swing by pop-up bars

as you dance the night away in one of LA’s architectural jewels.

WHO:                  DJ Novena Carmel, Brijean, DJ José Galván

 WHEN:                July 19, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 WHERE:              Los Angeles Union Station (Ticket Concourse)

                             800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

 RSVP:                  Link HERE

DESCANSO GARDENS DEBUTS NEW ART EXHIBITION: “ROOTS OF COOL – A CELEBRATION OF TREES AND SHADE IN A WARMING WORLD”

Exhibition Runs July 12–October 12 With An Opening Reception on July 11

This Friday, Descanso Gardens is excited to debut Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World, a vibrant new indoor-outdoor exhibition spotlighting the vital role trees play in climate resilience and urban livability. Curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman, Roots of Cool runs July 12 through October 12, 2025 with a special Opening Reception Friday, July 11. The show invites visitors to reflect on “shade equity”—the idea that access to cooling shade is not distributed equally across communities.

Artists include: Robin Lasser, Leslie K. Gray, Chantée Benefield, Valerie Daval, Kim Abeles, Victoria Arriola, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Cidne Hart, Diana Kohne, Lisa Tomczeszyn, Lois Keller, Sarita Zaleha, Yarn Bombing Los Angeles, and Shoshana Ben-Horin.

Presents
Two-Artist Exhibit
Featuring Mini Solo Shows 
The Dream of Yūgen by Lo Chan-Peng
House Warming by Sun-Mi

OPENING RECEPTION
July 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

 ON VIEW
July 19 – August 23, 2025 

COREY HELFORD GALLERY
571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(310) 287-2340

Join us for Michael Flechtner: Ecce Artifex

 Join MONA at July 11th from 6-8pm to celebrate Michael Flechtner: Ecce Artifex , a retrospective spanning four decades of dazzling work.
RSVP for the opening reception here!

June. Summer. Resist. March. Hydrate. See art. Make art.

No Kings in the US and we’re marching on June 14th to scream that. Look online for more information via organizations like Indivisible, 50501, or just search No Kings to find out more. The stupid Trump administration is currently testing his authoritarian powers here in LA. Fuck him. We want ICE to leave. We want to live our lives peacefully, creating art, and being generally happy. But no, we have the most sadistic group of knuckle draggers around wreaking havoc on the innocent. And those that continue to support them have a place in hell awaiting them. LAArt News is a platform for art, and protest, and living your best life through creativity. This drives the right crazy. They attack California because this is the best place in the world to live. We should all be thriving right now, not having to fight against these fools.

So what do we do? If you can’t protest, then boycott big box businesses, send letters to your elected officials, help however you can. And go see art, find joy, and fuck trump. Linda has a group of poets this month that are expressing their feelings, and thoughts, and we are grateful we can do this. Check out Poet’s Place.


May! May I Resist Fascism? Hell Yeah! How About You?

May began with large protests and demonstrations all over the world, and what are we all showing up for, saving democracy from a bunch of psychos. Their “leader” tiny t, is the puppet being played by the Heritage Foundation (creeps that they are), the Broligarchs (pay close attention to the one in the shadows, Peter Thiel), and Putin. Fortunately there are more of us and many people that made a mistake are coming to their senses. They all fear critical thinking, and we know the best way to create critical thinkers is to expose people, especially children and young adults, to art. Whether it’s making art or going out and experiencing it in galleries and museums, it’s so important to spread the word of greatness and importance of art. Los Angeles is blessed to have so many opportunities to see art and participate in it fully. I’m listing such events below.

Before you wander off too far go over to Poet’s Place and check out what Linda has in store for you. She brings us great poets from all over to share their words and art. Enjoy!

Beverly Hills Art Show - May 17 & 18, 2025

The Spring Art Show will be held May 17 & 18, 2025

Four garden blocks in the center of the city will be brimming with the work of 235 artists from throughout California, many other states, and from around the world.

This free show features art by artists who showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and printmaking.
All of the fine arts and crafts are original, ranging from the traditional to the very contemporary, and are represented by the artists themselves. 

A Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children's activities, gourmet food trucks and several community exhibits can be found as well.

Show hours in the spring are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both weekend days; Admission is free.

This event takes place rain or shine! 

Getty’s Free Art-Focused Programming

Framing Young Man at His Window: A Closer Look

  • Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 2pm PT

  • Getty Center & Online

  • In this illustrated talk, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men exhibition co-curator Scott Allan outlines Caillebotte’s artistic ambitions as a modern realist at the outset of his career.

  • New Archaeology of Ancient Thrace

    • Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 10am–12pm PT

    • Online

    • Join prominent archaeologists working in the field to learn more about the history of Thracian archaeology, its present, and its future in this online talk.

  • Breaking Barriers: Sophie Fremiet and the Rise of Women Artists in Europe

    • Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2pm PT

    • Getty Center & Online

    • Around the turn of the 19th century, over a thousand women contributed works to London's and Paris’ premier exhibitions. Art historian Paris A. Spies-Gans delves into this era.

  • Lita Albuquerque: Film Screening and Conversation with the Artist 

    • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5pm PT

    • Getty Center & Online

    • In the short film, Lita Albuquerque: Dust to Dust (12:13), the artist reflects on her creative practice and its influences. Albuquerque discusses how her work employs natural pigments, rocks, and salt, reminding us of our link to both the planet and the stars.

  • Backstage: An Unfurling of the JPC | Black Archives & Memory 

    • Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10am PT

    • Online 

    • This panel highlights the remarkable legacies of Black archivists, the invisible labor of preserving cultural heritage, and discusses why Black archives are essential resources for documenting and celebrating the African American experience.

  • Envisioning Feminist Alternatives: Stories from the Women’s Health Movement 

    • Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 4pm PT

    • Getty Center

    • This program is inspired by the liberating acts of self-representation performed by feminist artists. Professor Judith Houck will share the images and stories of feminist alternatives from the women’s health movement.

  • Introducing Quentin Metsys: A Closer Look

    • Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2pm

    • Getty Center & Online

    • Madonna of the Cherries is among Netherlandish artist Quentin Metsys’s most beautiful and celebrated paintings. In this talk, curator Anne Woollett introduces the rediscovered painting to the public for the first time.

For a full list of Getty’s programming, please visit https://www.getty.edu/calendar/


Save the Date!!
DESCANSO GARDENS DEBUTS NEW ART EXHIBITION: “ROOTS OF COOL – A CELEBRATION OF TREES AND SHADE IN A WARMING WORLD”

Exhibition Runs July 12–October 12 With An Opening Reception on July 11

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA, May 7, 2025 — Descanso Gardens is excited to debut Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World, a vibrant new indoor-outdoor exhibition spotlighting the vital role trees play in climate resilience and urban livability. Curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman, Roots of Cool runs July 12 through October 12, 2025 and features all women artists. The show invites visitors to reflect on “shade equity”—the idea that access to cooling shade is not distributed equally across communities.

Artists include: Robin Lasser, Leslie K. Gray, Chantée Benefield, Valerie Daval, Kim Abeles, Victoria Arriola, Pascaline Doucin-Dahlke, Cidne Hart, Diana Kohne, Lisa Tomczeszyn, Lois Keller, Sarita Zaleha, Yarn Bombing Los Angeles, and Shoshana Ben-Horin.

MONA Acquires artwork from acclaimed neon artist Leticia Maldonado

Left: The Doll (2022) Right: Leticia Maldonado in studio photographed by Róisin Dennis

We are proud to announce the Museum has acquired Leticia Maldonado’s The Doll. The artwork was created for the artist’s solo museum debut, The Storytellers at the Museum of Neon Art in 2022. In this exhibition Maldonado mined her biography to offer various perspectives on loss through sculptural installations. The acquisition was made possible in partnership with Bermudez Projects gallery, and several museum supporters who contributed towards an acquisition fund to bring work by Maldonado into the museum collection. 

“The Museum of Neon Art’s acquisition of my artwork, The Doll, is a dream come true.” says Leticia Maldonado, “I was inspired to make this work by a Raggedy Ann doll my mother made for me when I was three. Having learned to sew from her mother, she used that power to make a friend and a bright spot of reality for me. I share the honor of this moment with the creative women in my family who taught young children agency through craft and imagination. Thank you to all of the people who were instrumental in facilitating this acquisition.”

For the past 13 years, Leticia Maldonado has honed a unique approach to artmaking which marries an interest in multimedia, as well as her skill at bending intricate, three-dimensional forms out of neon glass. “Leticia Maldonado’s art is emblematic of the dynamic work being produced in neon today, as well as the vibrancy of this artform which has been passed down for the past 100 years.” states MONA Executive Director Corrie Siegel.” Leticia is an incredibly accomplished neon bender, as well as a fascinating artist invested in pushing the limits of her practice,” 

Leticia Maldonado (b. 1980) was born in West Covina, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She grew up surrounded by the bright, eye-catching signs atop famous casinos such as The Dunes, The Tropicana, The Flamingo, and The Stardust. Maldonado spent time at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, pursuing an education in figurative illustration and sequential storytelling, and later studied at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. Moving into illuminated glass as a medium, Maldonado found her way to Lili Lakich’s neon design and fabrication classes, and later studied glass bending and processing with the artist Michael Flechtner.

"Leticia Maldonado is an artist who is consistently challenging herself to master new techniques while pushing the boundaries of the medium of neon and multimedia approaches. Her work paves the way for new possibilities and the next generation of neon artistry. We are delighted to have her work represented in our collection" States MONA Executive Director Corrie Siegel 

Maldonado has achieved critical acclaim for her groundbreaking sculptures and installations. Her work has been included in group shows throughout the U.S. and internationally. She’s been featured in Vice TV; reviewed by Artillery Magazine; was the subject of the award-winning documentary film, Las Vegas Bender; and was profiled by PARQ Magazine. Maldonado’s work has been included in the 2023 SUR Biennial at the Torrance Art Museum, The Nicolaysen Art Museum in Wyoming, Museo de Art Carrillo Gil in Mexico City, and Museo de las Artes in Guadalajara, Mexico. Maldonado’s works are included in the permanent collections of The Neon Museum, Las Vegas; and, now, the Museum of Neon Art (MONA). The artist lives and works in Los Angeles.

Julian Bermudez, Owner and Director of Bermudez Projects, who has represented Maldonado, says “Leticia’s art is magic, and stands out for its imagination and honesty. Its sublime in execution and universally accessible,. MONA’s acquisition allows her work to be experienced and celebrated by an even wider audience now, and for generations to come.”  

RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANTEES 

Artists and arts organizations across LA County—and the nation—received notices from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) last week that grants are being terminated or withdrawn. By law, our agency cannot engage in direct advocacy efforts, but we wanted to offer resources and information on data collection efforts as you navigate these challenging times.

If you have not received a grant termination notice from the NEA, stay current on reimbursement requests and final report requirements. If you have received a termination notice from the NEA, you have the right to appeal but you must act quickly. For most grants, you have only seven days from notification to file your appeal, which could be as early as this Friday, May 9. We share sample guidance found at the following links.

There are also efforts currently underway to measure the full impact of federal action on arts and culture. We encourage you to contribute to both of these surveys to ensure the LA region is represented:

We always invite you to explore our LA County Arts and Culture funding programs and our new additional arts and culture funding programs page on our website.

In times of uncertainty, we can build on strength, share information, and move forward together.

April. Resist Fascism. March. Boycott. Make Art!

Strange times. I know some people that have no idea fascism is at our front door. They see no problem either because of their news source, or lack of news source. What do you say to them? I know I want to scream at them. Be curious. Don’t be braindead. Life is too short. So, I find myself resisting, how I can. Marching. Boycotting major corporations that suck. Making art. Finding joy. Living, while watching carefully. Did you catch any of Cory Booker’s take over of the Senate floor, making good trouble. What a man. What a human. Caring about others. Inspiring cause it sure looks like some of our team are a tad fecklace. How are you coping with the clusterfuck in Washington? Do you know people that have been effected? Got any Trump supporting family? How are you handling them, especially as they realize he ain’t there for them? Crazy times…

At least we have art. And poetry. Let’s see what Linda Kaye has over at Poet’s Place. She always has outspoken writers utilizing their pens to defend democracy and shit like that. That’s a good thing. You know what else is good? Going out to see art. I’m listing some options below, including a trip to the desert for Desert X. I haven’t gone yet, but have heard it’s worth the trip. Check out what Artillery says about it.

Desert X 2025 installation view of Alison Saar, Soul Service Station. Photo: Lance Gerber. Courtesy of Desert X.

Art Business Classes (Brand New- Begins May 6th) ​ Weekly class focused on the business of art Held Tuesdays 6pm PST ​ Classes include: ​...go to the website to find out more information.

Upcoming for the month of April at OxyArts

APRIL EVENTS


We have an exciting lineup of events coming this month at OXY ARTS! Check out our various workshops, panels, and screenings below. 

April 3, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Playing with Palm Weaving

April 4, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Free Group Art Therapy Sessions for Kids

April 8, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
A Changing Image of Opera: The Industry Seen Through Film

April 12, 10:30AM - 2:00PM
Aqua Fung Workshop with Open Fung

April 29, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (on campus)
Oxy Live! Presents: A Conversation with Miranda July

Closing this Month

Currently: Artists in Residence, featuring new work by three AMOCA Studio Artists in Residence: Stephanie Kim, Reniel Del Rosario, and Michelle Solorzano; in Gallery B through April 27, 2025.

Current Exhibitions

Hot! & Ready to Serve: Celebrating Functional Ceramics, exploring the rich tradition of functional ceramics—objects created for the rituals of daily life; in the Julianne and David Armstrong Gallery through September 28, 2025.

SoCal Critters, presenting a selection of whimsical ceramic animals sculpted by local artist Howard Pierce throughout his career, in the Igal & Diane Silber Vault Gallery through June 29, 2025.

A Traveler's Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch, showcasing everyday life in 1800s Mettlach, Germany; in the Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery, ongoing.

Current Exhibitions

Save the Date!

METRO ART PRESENTS: KJAZZ TRACKS AT UNION STATION RETURNS

WHAT:  In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art and KJazz 88.1 FM are teaming up for another installment of KJazz Tracks at Union Station in the historic Ticket Concourse area. The free concert is open to all and will be hosted by KJazz DJs, José Rizo and Rhonda Hamilton. The event will feature performances from three uniquely talented artists, including Kiefer Trio, Salami Rose Joe Louis and David Binney Action Trio.

WHO:  Kiefer Trio (Artist), Salami Rose Joe Louis (Artist), David Binney Action Trio (Artist)

WHEN:  April 5, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Union Station (Ticket Concourse)

                   800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

RSVP:                  Link HERE

Walkthrough and Aura Portrait Workshop with Ellen Friedlander

Lancaster Museum of Art and History

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Walkthrough | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Workshop | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us for an exclusive artist-led walkthrough and workshop with Ellen Friedlander! Experience The Soul Speaks, her featured exhibition in Before You Now: Photographic Transmutation now available to view on the Lancaster Museum of Art and History.

In the Aura Portrait Workshop, participants will create their own “aura portraits”, inspired by The Soul Speaks. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to explore photography and personal storytelling through Ellen’s artistic techniques.

Please Note: Walkthrough is open to all, but workshop spots are limited. Register now to secure your spot. Walk-ins for the workshop are not guaranteed!

Register

40TH Annual AVIHSD Student Art Exhibition
Award Ceremony
MOAH:CEDAR

Thursday, April 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

MOAH:CEDAR and the Lancaster Museum of Art & History (MOAH) are excited to announce the 40th Annual Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) Student Art Exhibition! This vibrant showcase of student art will be on display at MOAH:CEDAR from Thursday, April 3, to Sunday, May 18. The exhibition’s opening and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 6 PM in Cedar Hall.

Join Us

March. And We Will March! What a Shit Show Government and Other Stuff.

We knew this could happen. We boycott, scream, march, call our representatives - resist. I’ve personally stopped shopping on any business that think diversity, equity, and inclusion are disposable. I don’t support a government that thinks people are disposable. Resist. Shop small. Inconvenience yourself, like you used to before a Target or Walmart were everywhere, and Amazon, no. Just no. Home Depot. No. Lowes. No. Look for the lists with the good guys and spend your dollars there. We can show them who is the economy.

Over at Poet’s Place Linda Kaye has gathered her monthly group of poets to vent about our situation, their lives, and all that good stuff. Go check it out. And where is the art this month? Below check out the variety of art opportunities presented to you. Get inspired.

Did you check out any of the art fairs last month? LA Art Show? Frieze? The Other Art Fair? Feliz? Did I miss any? I didn’t make it to all of them, cause there’s just not enough hours in the day. I did go to the LA Art Show and I always enjoy that show. It’s a great way to see a ton of art, in one place, at one time. Boom! Art over-load, but in a good way. Check out this video from the show.

I went to Frieze also. It was my first time and I felt cramped, not that inspired. Maybe a bigger venue would make it better. Maybe more space between the aisles.

January. Change is Coming. And Some Things Remain the Same. Happy New Year! Hell Yeah!

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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LA Art Show News

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.


December. The Holiday Season is Really Upon Us. Buy Art this Season!

‘tis the season. We’re all trying to be festive so we can drown out the obvious shit show coming our way. Finding joy…and sharing good things with others. We’ve been having some fun holiday oriented activities at The Makery, which has been a welcomed distraction. And chocolate too. And lots of art. It’s a good season for art, and gifts. As I said, ‘tis the season.

Over at Poet’s Place Linda and her ever-growing group of poets and writers are letting everyone know about the upcoming year, and times. Art conquers all, right? There is quite a bit of great art around town right now, so if you find yourself in town for this holiday season check some of these shows out.

As usual, for right now, The Getty’s PST:Art and Science Collide is happening all over Southern California. Try to see all of the exhibit, I dare you. I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourself, as well as learn some cool science stuff. All good.

LA ART SHOW WRAPS UP ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND
ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES

© Laurence Jones. Infinite Horizons, 2024. Acrylic on Linen, 43 1/2 x 63 in (110 x 160 cm). Courtesy Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery.

LA Art Show 2024
West Hall, LA Convention Center

The LA Art Show, LA’s largest and longest-running art fair, wrapped up its 29th iteration

following a triumphant return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 14

through 18, 2024. Guided by producer and director Kassandra Voyagis, the fair kicked

off the city’s art season, uniting galleries, curators, collectors, and celebrities alike.

LA Art Show presented another spectacular international lineup with over 100

exhibitors from countries including the Philippines, Italy, Israel, Peru, and South Korea.

“LA Art Show is a one-stop destination for the public and collectors to view art work

from all over the world as we continue our commitment to delivering the most

comprehensive and international contemporary art experience possible,” says Voyagis.

The fair debuted with a successful Opening Night Premiere Party on Valentine’s Day

hosted by award-winning actress Lucy Hale, benefiting LA Art Show’s new charity

partner, American Heart Association, which received 15% of ticket sales in support of

the organization’s Life is Why™ campaign.

Artificial intelligence and Black History Month played significant roles in this year’s fair

as well as key initiatives that support the next generation of artists from “Athletes for

Life” founded by former NFL’s Greg Bell to the featured exhibition of Young Masters

Art Prize, presented by Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London, supporting emerging talents

from diverse backgrounds.

LA Art Show’s educational platform, DIVERSEartLA, partnered with seven international

art institutions to explore the intersection of memory and AI. Projects included the

Nevada Museum of Art that presented “The Journey” by Guillermo Bert, featuring 20

life-sized wood sculptures of immigrants employed as frontline workers during the

pandemic as a way to explore how ancient traditions and AI merge to create narratives

of identity and memory. AAL Museum (Santiago, Chile) presented a hypnotizing visual

narrative, “Be Water,” led by esteemed artist, Antuan, highlighting the essential

collaboration between humanity and AI to create a new network of human

consciousness.

A few other LA Art Show 2024 highlights included:

• A musical performance by Korean artist Choi Sori who through drumming and

manipulation of metal surfaces, Choi creates an abstract interplay of light, color,

and sound.

• Iconic LA artist Robert Vargas was onsite live painting his powerful mural –

inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “The World House” – which honored Black

History Month and conveyed a message of peace and unity.

• The Tanya Weddemire Gallery exhibited “Give Us Our Flowers” by acclaimed

Haitian American artist, Guy Stanley Philoche, who found art as his refuge at an

early age.

• Fremin Gallery from New York showcased inspiring works including female

Turkish artist Ardan Özmenolu’s “Blue” a stunning sculpture of a tree on a

wooden stump, created from layers of glass panels and nail polish.

• LP Gallery from South Korea featured renowned artist Dain Yoon known for

painting on her skin to create surreal self-portraits.

• Licht Feld Gallery presented photography from award-winning celebrity

photographer, Markus Klinko, including his iconic image of Mariah Carey,

recently projected on stage at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

• Fabrik Projects Gallery showcased ‘The Soul of Your City” exhibition, the

culmination of a global photography competition capturing the hidden spirit and

true identity of cities through the lenses of local photographers.

• DIVERSEartLA presented the second Museum Acquisition Award for Emerging

Artists participating at the fair. The award-winning artist was Barcelona-based

Juan Escudero on behalf of Pigment Gallery selected by Ana Maria Matthei, AAL

museum director & AAL Magazine founder, along with DIVERSEartLA curator,

Marisa Caichiolo.

Mark your calendars for next year's 30th anniversary show at the LA Convention Center

from February 19 to 23, 2025

November and Change. Not the Change We Wanted.

It’s official. He’ll be president again. I am so disappointed with members of the populace. I know my tribe is on the same page as me, but what about the others? I have family that support that person. Maybe one day they will be able to explain it to me. In the meantime, I am planning on disconnecting from the media drama that we are in store for. I refuse to allow this to take me to a place I don’t enjoy inhabiting. I plan to preserve my goodness and seek joy by creating for myself, and for others, providing a platform where they can speak. Check out Poet’s Place this month to see what’s Linda’s poets have for you. Vent, but don’t hurt yourself by being so angry or confused or depressed. He’s not worth it. They’re not worth it. Help others find joy. Be there for your tribe and beyond. Make shit!!

Go see art. PST is going on all over Southern California, with new events and exhibits happening all the time. Check it out. And check out the shows I’ve found around town that look fun. Fun is important, especially now. Let’s go!!

Join Us for the PST ART & Science Family Festival!

Ready for a weekend of hands-on science fun? Join us for the PST ART + Science Family Festival at La Brea Tar Pits, November 9–11 from 10 AM–6PM daily! From exploring space to digging into fossils and imagining future worlds, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to register for the day you plan to visit to receive all event details. Access to the event is free.

The PST ART + Science Family Festival is presented by Getty, hosted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County at the La Brea Tar Pits, and produced by Edinburgh Science Festival. The Family Festival is part of PST ART.

LA Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

November 9-11 from 10 AM - 6 PM daily

Free event, registration is required

TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS

What: MAS Attack Pop-Up Exhibition

When: Friday, December 13th, 6-9pm (Artist drop-off from December 10th-13th, 10am-4pm)

Where: Torrance Art Museum, 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA

Cost: Free and open to the public

Show Up, Share Art, Stand Together: MAS Attack Returns to TAM December 13th!

Torrance, CA – After a challenging and divisive period, artists from Southern California are invited to gather, share, and support one another with the return of the Mutual Appreciation Society (MAS) event: MAS Attack! This one-night-only pop-up exhibition will take place on Friday, December 13th, from 6-9pm at the Torrance Art Museum (TAM), offering a space for artists to share work that reflects the turbulent times we are living in.

In the wake of political unrest, social tensions, and the aftermath of a divisive election, many artists are grappling with what the future holds. The MAS Attack event is an opportunity to express the emotions, struggles, and hopes that have emerged from this period of uncertainty. It is about reaffirming our sense of community, replacing grief, anger, and anxiety with hope, resilience, and strength through art.

How to Participate:

  • Artists are invited to simply drop off their work at the Torrance Art Museum from Tuesday, December 10th to Friday, December 13th, between 10am and 4pm.

  • No registration or application is required—just bring your art and show up.

  • The Opening Reception will take place on Friday, December 13th, from 6-9pm.

  • At 9pm, artists can retrieve their work.

    MAS Attack welcomes all forms of art and all voices, with no restrictions on medium, style, or message. Whether political, emotional, or personal, your art has a place in this exhibition, and your voice is valued. This is an event focused on solidarity, community, and the power of collective expression. Together, we are stronger.

    Join us for this special night of art, community, and mutual appreciation. Let’s show up, share our voices, and stand together.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Glendale Central Library

Get ready to step into a world of endless possibilities! You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of the brand new Youth Spaces at Glendale Central Library. Join us for a day filled

with excitement, creativity, and fun as we unveil these

state-of-the-art library spaces. 

 

Thank you to Assemblymember Laura Friedman who worked to allocate $6.095 million to the State Budget, which was administered by the California State Library (CSL).  The City of Glendale also received $5.7 million from CSL’s Building Forward grant fund and $2.5 million in local funding from Measure S. 

Building Forward is the single largest investment in California’s public libraries in over 20 years. 

Making Space Workshop: Watercolor & Textiles
Thursday, November 14, 6:00PM-8:00PM
OXY ARTS, 4757 York Blvd.

Join OXY ARTS for the third & final FREE Making Space workshop this season!

Workshop #3: Watercolor & Textiles

Explore watercolor painting on fabric to consider how materials work together to create new forms and images. The current OXY ARTS exhibition showcases images of invisibility amulets from Malaysia, Ghana, Nigeria and Thailand behind embroidered curtains which the viewer must lift to see. Inspired by this installation choice, we will explore how adding fabric can obscure, complicate, and transform our experience of a painting. 

The current exhibition, Invisibility: Powers & Perils, is curated by Yael Lipschutz and presented in collaboration with Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide. The exhibition explores how both invisibility and hypervisibility impact privacy, history, and systems of knowledge on a social, environmental and cosmic level. The participating artists, scientists and activists ask us to consider the dangers and complexities of how visibility functions in the world and cosmos.

This is part of a FREE event series and all supplies are provided by OXY ARTS. No registration required.

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