Explore the most exciting art exhibitions in Los Angeles for 2024. This guide offers insights into the city’s vibrant art scene, from contemporary to classical.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
From experimental Korean art to Basquiat's masterpieces, L.A.'s art scene in 2024 covers a broad spectrum.
Exhibitions are hosted in renowned locations like The Broad, LACMA, and MOCA.
Themes range from indigenous future imaginaries to environmental installations, showcasing a fusion of art, culture, and technology.
Major Art Exhibitions in Los Angeles in 2024
Los Angeles’ vibrantart scene in 2024 promises a diverse array of exhibitions, ranging from contemporary to historical art. Here’s your guide to the most anticipated art exhibitions across L.A.
1. Frieze Los Angeles at Santa Monica Airport
Dates: Mar 1–3, 2024
Location: Santa Monica Airport
Highlights: A prominent art fair featuring over 95 exhibitors, Frieze Los Angeles showcases a mix of local and international galleries. This year’s edition focuses on ecology, exploring diverse artistic and geographical perspectives​.
2. Jean-Michel Basquiat: Made on Market Street
Dates: Mar 7–June 1, 2024
Location: Gagosian, Beverly Hills
About: This exhibition at Gagosian features around 50 rarely loaned pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, created during his time in L.A​.
3. Ed Ruscha / Now Then at LACMA
Dates: Apr 7–Oct 6, 2024
Location: LACMA
Special Feature: A major retrospective of Ed Ruscha, including photos of L.A. streets and a unique ‘Chocolate Room’ made from chocolate sheets​.
4. Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
Dates: May 25–Sept 29, 2024
Location: The Broad, Downtown
Details: This exhibition showcases 80 large-scale works by Mickalene Thomas, known for her rhinestone-studded paintings of Black women​.
Description: Featuring over 50 works, this exhibition focuses on indigenous perspectives in art, fashion, and technology​.
6. LA Art Show 2024
Dates: Feb 14 – 18, 2024
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Overview: LA’s largest art fair, featuring over 120 galleries, museums, and arts organizations, offers a wide range of art from painting to performance​.
7. Felix Art Fair
Dates: Spring 2024 (exact dates not specified)
Location: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Galleries: Over 60 international galleries showcasing contemporary art across diverse mediums​.
8. Norton Simon’s Buddhist and Hindu Art Exhibition
Dates: Until Feb. 19, 2024
Location: Norton Simon Museum
Exhibition: “Benevolent Beings: Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from South and Southeast Asia,” featuring 44 works across 2000 years​.
9. Paul Pfeiffer at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Dates: Until June 16, 2024
Location: The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Specialty: A retrospective of Paul Pfeiffer’s 25 years of work, focusing on celebrity, spectacle, and identity​.
10. Groove: Artists and Intaglio Prints at Hammer at UCLA
Dates: Dec. 16, 2023 to June 16, 2024
Location: UCLA’s Hammer Museum
Details: An exhibition showcasing engravings, etchings, drypoint, aquatint, and mezzotint from various artists​​
This guide offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry ofart exhibitions awaiting visitors in Los Angeles in 2024. Each exhibition provides a unique experience, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the city’s art scene.
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