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’ vibrant art 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.
5. Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology
- Dates: Sept 7, 2024–June 21, 2026
- Location: Autry Museum of the American West
- 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 of art 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.
