Exhibitions in Los Angeles

ICA LA · Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

AoA x Hwa Records: Grounding Bodies, Casting Dreams

Sep 26 to Nov 1

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The exhibition 'Grounding Bodies, Casting Dreams' is a collaborative project between the Agency of Assets (AoA) Youth Fellows and Hwa Records, featuring artists Saewon Oh and C. Ryu. This exhibition was developed through a series of workshops focused on performance, social practice, and land-based learning. Drawing inspiration from Hwa Records' Korean diasporic heritage, the exhibition centers around a Dol Top, a traditional Korean stone tower. This community-made Dol Top is constructed from rocks contributed by the fellows, their communities, and the public, collected from their homes. In Korean folk practice, building a Dol Top serves as a spiritual safeguard for the village. In this conte

Agency of Assets (AoA) Youth Fellows · Saewon Oh · C. Ryu · Roger Kim · Kayla Tange

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LACMA · W.M. Keck Foundation Gallery

Christina Quarles: Now We’re There (And We’ Only Just Begun)

May 3 to Nov 8

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LACMA presents Christina Quarles's "Now We're There (And We' Only Just Begun)" (2023), the inaugural exhibition in a new series dedicated to contemporary artists. Based in Los Angeles, Quarles is renowned for her large-scale canvases. These works delve into the experience of inhabiting a body shaped by identity and lived experiences. The exhibition features "Now We're There (And We' Only Just Begun)", a recent acquisition by LACMA. The canvases display luminous, shape-shifting figures. These figures invite viewers to contemplate self-understanding and external perception. The exhibition is housed in the new W.M. Keck Foundation Gallery. Family-friendly workshops with the artist are planned a

Christina Quarles

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Villa

Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt

Jan 24, 2024 to Nov 9

Free Last weeks

This exhibition explores the artistic revival in ancient Egypt during the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty (664-526 BCE), also known as the Saite Dynasty. Egyptian artists of this era created striking portrait statues of officials connected to the court and priesthood. These works include sculpted reliefs, figurines, and sarcophagi. Statues made for temples served the purpose of eternal worship and receiving blessings from the gods. Other sculptures were placed in tombs, acting as vessels for the deceased's spirit. The exhibition showcases these exceptional artworks, which are on special loan from the British Museum in London. Visitors will encounter a range of sculptures, including the detailed statue

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center Museum Entrance Hall

Charles Ross: Spectrum 14

Until Nov 29

Free

Spectrum 14 is an art installation by Charles Ross, featuring a calibrated array of prisms. This artwork casts a vibrant display of luminous color across the Museum's rotunda. The spectral light bands shift and move in response to the sun's position in the sky. As the sun follows a different arc each day, the colors projected by the prisms also change. Ross's work evolves over time, directly reflecting Earth's rotational orbit. This connection to celestial mechanics evokes a premodern experience of astronomical observation. It highlights the historical methods used to understand and calculate cycles of days and seasons. The exhibition was commissioned for PST ART as part of the larger exhibi

Charles Ross

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The Huntington · Huntington Art Gallery, Large Library

Stories from the Library: Damaged Goods

Jun 27 to Nov 30

This exhibition, "Damaged Goods," is part of the "Stories from the Library" series, which highlights The Huntington's rare archival materials through unique thematic lenses. It focuses on how damaged objects, visible mistakes, and imperfections can make library materials more compelling, beautiful, and revealing. The exhibition showcases collection items that bear marks of natural processes, human error, and intentional censorship. Visitors will encounter a diverse range of artifacts, each with a story to tell through its physical condition. Featured items include an ink-stained draft of Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography manuscript, an Edo-period arithmetic guide with pages bored through by

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The Huntington · Huntington Art Gallery, Focus Gallery

Stories from the Library: The Mirror of the Moon

Jun 27 to Nov 30

This exhibition, "Stories from the Library: The Mirror of the Moon," delves into humanity's fascination with the moon across centuries. It traces how artists, scientists, writers, and thinkers have projected their ideas onto the lunar surface, revealing the moon as a mirror of human experience. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of materials, beginning with Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking 1610 publication, "Sidereus Nuncius" (Starry Messenger), which documented his telescopic observations of lunar craters and mountains. It extends to more recent history, including Octavia E. Butler's 1969 notebook that captured the significance of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Visitors will encounter ma

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Villa

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Mar 4 to Nov 30

Free

This exhibition explores the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a collection of religious writings designed to guide the deceased to a blessed afterlife. These ritual spells were inscribed on funerary objects to aid the soul's journey and ensure union with the gods Re and Osiris. The exhibition showcases Getty's own Book of the Dead manuscripts, offering insights into ancient Egyptian cosmology and their understanding of existence. Visitors will see papyri and mummy wrappings inscribed with these important texts. The exhibition delves into how ancient Egyptians perceived the cosmos, the divine realm, and the fundamental nature of life and death. It highlights the intricate preparations they

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LACMA · LACMA’s Kendall Concourse

Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.: In Between Stops

Feb 22 to Dec 1

Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.: In Between Stops features 12 benches designed by the Los Angeles-based artist installed along LACMA’s Kendall Concourse. A second-generation sign painter, Gonzalez draws on rotulismo mexicano—the tradition of Mexican hand-painted signage—to continue a craft increasingly displaced by digital graphics and urban clean-up efforts. His benches feature personal or socially conscious messages in place of typical bus stop advertisements and, at times, incorporate elements from LACMA’s history and collection, generating a dialogue between the museum and the commercialized cityscape. In doing so, Gonzalez engages with a long tradition of Los Angeles artists who have turned public

Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.

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LACMA · BCAM, Level 3

Danse Macabre: Death in Print from Durer to Dix

Jun 12 to Dec 6

The danse macabre, or dance of death, is a visual allegory of life’s impermanence, depicted by lively dancing skeletons. This imagery was popularized in woodcut illustrations as early as the 14th century. The theme, equal parts foreboding and whimsical, was adopted by artists across Europe in the centuries that followed. By World War I, German Expressionist artists found renewed relevance in the subject. They deployed motifs of skulls, hourglasses, and personifications of Death. These were used to evoke the grim circumstances of war, revolution, and industrialization. The exhibition explores this enduring theme through prints. It traces its evolution from the Renaissance to the early 20th ce

Durer · Dix

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LACMA · BCAM, Level 3

Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise

Jun 12 to Dec 6

This exhibition explores Pablo Picasso's lifelong fascination with portraiture, a subject that remained central to his artistic practice. Picasso frequently drew inspiration from his personal life, creating portraits of his lovers, friends, rivals, and even himself. He employed a diverse range of pictorial languages throughout his career, from the fragmented perspectives of Cubism to the bold, expressive strokes of his later works. The exhibition highlights how many of Picasso's portraits function as disguises, with identities often embedded in symbolic forms rather than direct representation. Viewers will encounter subtle cues such as profiles suggested by negative space, distinctive clothi

Pablo Picasso

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LACMA

john gerrard: SPIRITS

Dec 21, 2025 to Dec 20

This exhibition features 'SPIRITS,' a year-long digital artwork by Irish artist John Gerrard, designed for mobile browsers. Gerrard collected 96 plastic sandals and shoes from beaches worldwide, each carrying untold human stories. He then photoscans these discarded objects into high-resolution 'gaussian splats,' transforming them into sculptural digital forms. Viewers can interact with these forms, overlaying them with virtual elements like oil slicks or ocean currents. The artwork unfolds through four 24-hour events, coinciding with the solstices and equinoxes. During these events, virtual sculptures of the found objects gradually appear on LACMA's homepage. One sculpture emerges each hour,

john gerrard

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MOCA · MOCA Grand Avenue

Alexander Apóstol Regime: Dramatis Personae

Sep 20 to Jan 3, 2027

Alexander Apóstol's exhibition 'Regime: Dramatis Personae' delves into the complex relationship between art and political power in Latin America, particularly focusing on how these systems influence and distort each other. The artist critically examines the construction and mythologizing of national identity through his photographic and video works. Apóstol frequently draws upon Geometric Abstraction and the legacies of artists like Carlos Cruz-Diez and Jesús Rafael Soto to dissect the political landscape of Venezuela. The core of the exhibition is the 2017 series 'Regime: Dramatis Personae,' featuring black-and-white portraits of archetypal figures. These figures inhabit the symbolic stage

Alexander Apóstol

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LACMA · Resnick Pavilion

Collecting Impressionism at LACMA

Dec 21, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition explores how French Impressionism has come to define the late 19th century in American museums, often overshadowing other significant artistic developments of the era. It delves into the historical context of this phenomenon, examining how breakthroughs in industry and technology influenced visual culture beyond traditional painting and sculpture, encompassing printmaking, photography, decorative arts, and fashion. The exhibition unpacks the narrative behind the people and artists who shaped LACMA, questioning how evolving notions of taste have influenced the museum's collection. It traces the journey from early acquisitions of American and California Impressionism to signifi

Edgar Degas · Camille Pissarro

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LACMA · BCAM, Level 2

Eileen Cowin: Between Panic and Paradise

Aug 23 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition showcases the provocative photography and video works of Los Angeles-based artist Eileen Cowin, who has spent over five decades exploring themes of romance, rivalry, the personal, the political, and the everyday. Cowin frequently blurs the lines between reality and fiction, drawing inspiration from cinema, literature, poetry, and painting to construct her visual narratives. The survey highlights her engagement with experimental photographic techniques, including Polaroids and inkjet prints, as well as her video art. The exhibition features pieces from LACMA's own collection alongside works from other Southern California museums. Cowin's artistic practice is characterized by a

Eileen Cowin

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center

Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles

Sep 1 to Jan 3, 2027

Free

This exhibition showcases the groundbreaking work of five photographers who significantly expanded traditional portrayals of Chicano/a communities in Los Angeles. Their careers spanned the latter half of the 20th century, a period of immense cultural and social change. The artists drew inspiration from diverse sources, including social documentary, fashion photography, and the popular press. They also incorporated elements of staged scenes, pushing the boundaries of photographic representation. Their approaches were often provocative, challenging conventional aesthetics and narratives. The exhibition highlights how these artists used their lenses to explore identity, community, and the urban

Laura Aguilar · Reynaldo Rivera · George Rodriguez · Patssi Valdez · Ricardo Valverde

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MOCA · MOCA Grand Avenue

In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at MOCA

Sep 20 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition surveys artworks recently added to MOCA's collection over the past five years. It highlights significant purchases and gifts that enrich the museum's existing holdings. The exhibition is organized thematically across several galleries. These thematic sections include representations of Los Angeles, explorations of group portraiture, and recent developments in abstract painting. Additionally, there are rooms dedicated to works that delve into obsessive detail. Visitors will encounter a diverse range of media and artistic approaches. The collection spans various periods and styles, reflecting contemporary artistic practices. The exhibition showcases the museum's commitment to a

Ed Bereal · Louise Bonnet · Andrea Bowers · Philip-Lorca diCorcia · Christina Forrer · Charles Gaines

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center

Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography

Sep 1 to Jan 3, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the rich history of Mexican photography through the works of thirteen prominent artists. It showcases a remarkable century of Mexican creativity, featuring photographs donated to the Getty Museum over 25 years. The exhibition highlights "instants and revelations" captured by these photographers, reflecting the cultural and artistic dialogues that have shaped Mexico's visual culture. Visitors will see a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects, from intimate portraits to broader social commentary. The collection includes works by well-known figures such as Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Graciela Iturbide, alongside other significant contributors. Key related public

Lola Álvarez Bravo · Manuel Álvarez Bravo · Héctor García · Graciela Iturbide · Pablo Ortiz Monasterio · Flor Garduño

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Hammer Museum

Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud

Mar 28 to Jan 7, 2027

Free

Hammer Projects: Mike Cloud is an exhibition by the Chicago-based artist Mike Cloud, who explores contemporary social and political themes through abstract visual language. His work primarily features painting and mixed-media assemblages. These pieces are often constructed from stretcher bars arranged into geometric and universal forms, with objects embedded in thick oil paint. For this exhibition, Cloud will create a large-scale installation on the museum's lobby wall. This installation will include three "loosely abstracted portraits." These portraits are collaged from materials such as paper grocery bags, magazine advertisements, and cash. Two of these commissioned works are new creations

Mike Cloud

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center

The Holy Family at Home

Sep 22 to Jan 10, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the intimate portrayal of the Holy Family by Northern European artists around 1500. It focuses on how these artists depicted the Virgin Mary, Christ Child, and St. Joseph as a loving trio within a domestic setting. The exhibition prominently features a recently acquired painting by Gerard David, showcasing this theme. It also includes illuminated manuscripts and panel paintings from the same period that influenced and reflected David's approach. These works collectively illustrate the late medieval perspective on the tender human relationships central to the Christian narrative. Visitors will see how artists moved beyond purely religious iconography to present a more

Gerard David · Workshop of the Bedford Master · Workshop of the Master of the First Prayer Book of Maximilian · Master of the Dresden Prayer Book or Workshop · Quentin Metsys · Dieric Bouts

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The Huntington · MaryLou and George Boone Gallery

"This Land Is ..." Exhibition

Jun 14 to Jan 11, 2027

This exhibition, titled "This Land Is ...", explores the complex relationship between nature and nation in America, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It delves into how the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are connected to specific places. The exhibition's title is a reference to Woody Guthrie's song "This Land Is Your Land," with the ellipsis inviting deeper reflection on the American project and the concept of land as a space of both promise and struggle. Spanning from precolonial times to the 21st century, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the show examines themes such as opportunity versus dispossession, the mapping of terr

Woody Guthrie · John McKesson · C. F. Martin & Co. · Unidentified artist (“J.G.”) · Noni Olabisi · Cara Romero

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Hammer Museum

Hammer Projects: Vibeke Mascini

Sep 12 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

Hammer Projects presents Vibeke Mascini, an artist born in The Hague, Netherlands in 1989. Mascini utilizes electrical energy as her primary material and as a means to foster social and environmental awareness. Her previous works have explored themes of electricity in contexts such as a decaying whale carcass, eels, melting glaciers, and human remains. This exhibition features two new commissions, "Zombie" and "Amber Highway." These works center on a cast of a young ceiba tree with electric roots, creating a circuit that highlights the practical and cultural significance of public lighting in Los Angeles. In "Zombie," Mascini draws attention to the invisible forces of electricity and exposes

Vibeke Mascini

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 1 (L1) in the Spielberg Family Gallery

We Are There: The Power of Documentary

Oct 8 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the vast scope and richness of non-fiction film, presenting works from over 50 documentarians, both historical and contemporary. It traces the evolution of documentary filmmaking from early influential works like 'Man with a Movie Camera' (1929) to modern Oscar-winning films such as 'An Inconvenient Truth' (2006). The exhibition highlights the complexity and transformative power of this dynamic cinematic form. It showcases how documentaries serve to correct injustice, document significant global events like wars and revolutions, and celebrate the human experience. These films bear witness to humanity's triumphs and failures, ultimately demonstrating the shared human

Robert J. Flaherty · Dziga Vertov · Pare Lorentz · John Grierson

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LACMA · BCAM, Level 1

The Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles, 1967–1990

Oct 18 to Jan 24, 2027

This exhibition is the first major presentation dedicated to the Brockman Gallery, a significant cultural space founded in South Los Angeles by brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis. Established in the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion, the gallery became a crucial hub for young artists of color. It played a vital role in nurturing the early careers of prominent artists such as David Hammons, Suzanne Jackson, and Carrie Mae Weems. The exhibition features a rich collection of archival materials and over 60 artworks spanning various media. All displayed works have direct connections to the Davises' community-focused initiative. The exhibition explores how the gallery fostered an environment f

Alonzo Davis · Dale Brockman Davis · David Hammons · Suzanne Jackson · Carrie Mae Weems

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The Wende Museum

Between Two Empires: Argentina in the Cold War Pendulum (1945–1989)

Sep 5 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition, "Between Two Empires: Argentina in the Cold War Pendulum (1945–1989)", delves into four decades of Argentine political history during the Cold War era. It showcases photographs sourced from the archives of the newspapers La Razón and Clarín. These images meticulously trace the nation's political life, spanning from the influence of Perón to the re-establishment of democracy. The press photographers captured significant events such as rallies and coups, alongside everyday life. Their work illustrates the country's complex position as it navigated between competing global powers. The exhibition highlights how national ideology shapes a country's self-perception. Visitors will

La Razón · Clarín

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The Autry Museum · Marilyn and Calvin Gross Gallery

Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles

May 30 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition delves into the profound meanings of "Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles" through the Autry Museum's unique lens. It examines how these foundational American ideals have been interpreted and contested in Los Angeles since its inception. The exhibition showcases the diverse experiences of Angelenos and their aspirations for life, liberty, and happiness, which have shaped the city's development. It highlights both the opportunities and the inherent contradictions present in the nation's founding principles. Visitors will encounter a rich collection of historical and contemporary objects, media, and art. These are presented alongside community collaborations that bring the city's co

Lilliana Castro · Sherman Indian High School students · Frank Romero · Lapiztola Collective · See Lee

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Hammer Museum · Hammer Projects

Hammer Projects: Gê Viana

Sep 19 to Feb 7, 2027

Free

Hammer Projects presents Gê Viana, an exhibition that marks the artist's first institutional presentation in the United States. Gê Viana is a visual artist whose work delves into material culture, oral history, and syncretism within the African diaspora in Brazil. Her practice spans domestic, urban, and rural environments, skillfully blending analog and digital collage techniques with painting and early twentieth-century photographic processes. Viana's art critically examines the limitations of traditional archives, addressing the gaps left by institutional memory. She fills these voids with evocative imagery and sounds that celebrate the richness of Afro-Brazilian identity and heritage. Thr

Gê Viana

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Norton Simon Museum

The Art of Kandy: Sri Lanka’s Last Kingdom

Sep 4 to Feb 8, 2027

$12

This exhibition showcases art from Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka before British colonial rule. The kingdom, founded in 1469 and re-established in 1592, maintained its independence until 1815 when it was annexed into British Ceylon. The exhibition highlights the dynamic cultural exchanges and the skill of Kandyan artisans through objects exclusively from the Norton Simon Museum's collection. These pieces may have been commissioned for the royal court or created for Buddhist devotees as offerings. Primarily intimate in scale, the objects are crafted from bronze, silver, or ivory, often adorned with gemstones, and were designed for portability. Although Kandy was a remote kingdom i

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Identity

Mar 23, 2025 to Feb 21, 2027

Free

The "Identity" exhibition delves into the collaborative art, science, and craft involved in bringing cinematic characters to life, with a particular emphasis on movie musicals. It showcases the intricate process of costume design, hair styling, and makeup artistry. Visitors will explore finished costumes, hairpieces, makeup prosthetics, sketches, working tools, products, and research sources that illuminate the journey from script to screen. The exhibition features original, screen-worn costumes from notable films such as "Wicked: For Good" (2025), "Dreamgirls" (2006), and "Singin' in the Rain" (1952). It also includes studies in makeup and hairstyling for movies like "Sweeney Todd: The Demo

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ICA LA · Project Room

Amia Yokoyama: Our Strange Hollows

Sep 26 to Feb 28, 2027

Amia Yokoyama's exhibition "Our Strange Hollows" presents a collection of new works, marking her first institutional solo presentation. The exhibition delves into the artist's exploration of metamorphosis, hybridity, and the interplay between virtual and physical selves. Yokoyama utilizes a diverse range of mediums, including ceramic sculpture, experimental animation, holography, painting, and installation, to challenge mythologies and the boundaries of our world. Her practice is deeply rooted in the transformation of materials, using their shifting qualities and charged histories to comment on the leaky, decaying, and evolving nature of being alive. The artist engages in a dialogue with ear

Amia Yokoyama

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ICA LA · Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses

Sep 26 to Feb 28, 2027

Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses is a landmark retrospective celebrating the six-decade career of a pioneering Los Angeles artist. This exhibition offers an in-depth survey of his genre-defying work, focusing on environmental change and the role of technology in society. It is the first comprehensive examination of his wide-ranging accomplishments, bringing together approximately 50 rarely exhibited artworks and archival ephemera. The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue. Carl Cheng, born in 1942, began his career in the 1960s amidst global political unrest, artistic experimentation, and the booming aerospace industry. His work operates at the intersection of identity, techno

Carl Cheng

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Hammer Museum

Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines

Sep 27 to Feb 28, 2027

Free

This exhibition, Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines, showcases the diverse artistic output of Huguette Caland, a Lebanese-born artist who spent her later years in Venice, California. The exhibition features approximately 150 works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and textiles, alongside archival materials and ephemera. It highlights Caland's deep connections to community, communication, and the concept of home. The exhibition also delves into her bold defiance of social and sexual norms through sensual and vibrant pieces. These works explore themes of humor, language, gender, aging, and physicality. Caland, who was French by marriage and American by choice, engaged with leadin

Huguette Caland

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Skirball Cultural Center

Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Until Feb 28, 2027

From $20

Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution explores the profound impact of comic books on American culture and identity throughout the twentieth century. This exhibition showcases how this unique art form evolved from humble beginnings into a powerful medium that shaped national narratives through its distinctive stories and characters. It delves into the historical context of comic books, connecting their evolution to pivotal moments in American history, including World War II, the social changes of the 1960s, and the rise of pop art and hip-hop. The exhibition highlights the contributions of visionary creators, many of whom were immigrants and members of marginalized communities, who inf

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Skirball Cultural Center

Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry

Oct 22 to Feb 28, 2027

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Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry is an exhibition by the Skirball's Artist in Residence for 2026, Jenny Yurshansky. The exhibition delves into the profound impact of immigration and displacement on individuals and communities. It explores how memories and family histories shape our fundamental sense of home and belonging. The artist employs community storytelling, a practice vital for preserving culture and fostering connections, to examine how we recall family histories. Yurshansky's work is significantly influenced by her family's journey as Soviet Jewish refugees. She investigates the narratives embedded within everyday objects and within our very bodies, suggesting these elements carry ou

Jenny Yurshansky

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 3 (L3) in the Rolex Gallery

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon

May 31 to Feb 28, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates Marilyn Monroe as a visionary actor and image-maker. It examines how she created and shaped her public image within the classical Hollywood studio system. The exhibition presents hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials. Many of these items are on display for the first time, offering unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon. Visitors will see an extensive array of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes. These range from a dress featured in "Love Happy" (1949) to items from her final and unfinished film, "Something’s Got to Give" (1962). Major highlights inclu

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Hammer Museum

Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images

Oct 11 to Feb 28, 2027

Free

This exhibition is the first major museum survey dedicated to Jamaican-born artist Mavis Pusey (1928–2019). It features over 60 artworks spanning her prolific 50-year career. Pusey was an important figure in geometric abstraction, creating rich abstract paintings and works on paper. Her art reflects a wide engagement with fashion, printmaking, and the urban environments of the cities where she lived. Despite her international presence, Pusey’s work has largely remained overlooked. This comprehensive retrospective is the culmination of over a decade of research and collaboration. It offers an expansive reexamination of Pusey’s impact on abstraction and beyond. Much of her work addresses theme

Mavis Pusey

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Skirball Cultural Center

Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material

Oct 22 to Feb 28, 2027

$20

Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material is an exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center that showcases three new works by artist and activist Patrisse Cullors. These pieces are inspired by a series of dialogues held at the Skirball between Black and Jewish communities. The exhibition explores themes of connection, shared histories, and what becomes possible when people move toward each other. Cullors' work delves into the idea of holding histories not in isolation but in company, fostering healing and understanding. The exhibition begins where these dialogues concluded, giving form to the conversations. Visitors will encounter photography and recorded conversations that carry participants' m

Patrisse Cullors

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Museum East Pavilion, Upper Level

Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Theater of Passions

Oct 20 to Feb 28, 2027

Free

This exhibition features new paintings by Los Angeles-born artist Reggie Burrows Hodges. Hodges is a deep admirer of historic European painting. He was inspired by the art of Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi, father-and-daughter painters whose works are in the Getty’s collection. The exhibition builds on the formal and thematic aspects of these 17th-century Italian works. Hodges incorporates his own artistic vision to explore underlying components of violence, drama, and theatricality. These elements are embedded in the biblical and mythological narratives of the Gentileschis' art. The exhibition highlights the dramatic and theatrical qualities present in these historical narratives. Hodges'

Reggie Burrows Hodges

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ICA LA · Annex

Sming Sming Books: LONG LIVE BOOKS!

Until Feb 28, 2027

This exhibition, "LONG LIVE BOOKS!", is a salon-style installation featuring papercuts by artist Kate Laster, with texts by Vivian Sming. Sming, the founder of Sming Sming Books, wrote the essay "LONG LIVE BOOKS!" from her home in Silicon Valley. The essay reflects on the region's constant drive for innovation and argues for the enduring relevance of the book as an "ancient technology." Laster's work gives this argument a tangible form through hand-cut papercuts and woodcuts. Inspired by punk graffiti stencils, traditional Mexican papel picado, and Chinese papercutting, Laster's art creates unconventional book forms. Her cut lines imbue Sming's words with the immediacy of street art. The exh

Kate Laster · Vivian Sming

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Skirball Cultural Center

The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca’s Great Wall of Los Angeles

Oct 22 to Feb 28, 2027

From $20

This exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center showcases new, monumental murals by Judy Baca, focusing on the 1960s segment of her iconic Great Wall of Los Angeles. The Great Wall itself is a landmark project that began in 1974 as a mural depicting the history of ethnic peoples in California. Baca co-founded the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) to realize this ambitious public art endeavor. The original mural was painted over five summers with the participation of 400 young people and their families, alongside artists, historians, and community members. This exhibition features recently completed sections of the Great Wall, specifically those addressing the 1960s. This decade w

Judy Baca

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ICA LA · 7th street facade

Zoe Walsh: Gathering

Sep 26 to Feb 28, 2027

Zoe Walsh: Gathering is an exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, featuring a commissioned, site-specific mural by artist Zoe Walsh. Walsh, born in 1989 in Washington D.C. and based in Los Angeles, is a painter who challenges the traditional boundaries of their medium. Their work disrupts conventional notions of canvas and paint, blurring the lines between figure and ground, and integrating deep research with embodied practice. Walsh's creative process involves digital modeling, meticulous hand-weeded stencils, and screen printing. These techniques converge to create dreamlike scenes depicting silhouetted bodies engaged in nature and pleasure. Gardens, parks, and urban

Zoe Walsh

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The Huntington · Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art

Doyle Lane: Master of Clay

Sep 13 to Mar 1, 2027

This exhibition presents the first major museum retrospective of Los Angeles-based ceramic artist Doyle Lane (1923–2002). It explores how Lane pushed the boundaries of ceramics, from intimate vessels to large-scale architectural projects, throughout his career in mid-20th-century California. Over 100 works spanning the 1950s to the 1980s are featured, alongside archival materials. These pieces document Lane's transition from functional pottery to abstract, light-infused constructions and monumental murals. The exhibition situates Lane within the context of midcentury California modernism and the Southern California studio ceramics movement. It also critically examines the challenges he encou

Doyle Lane

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The Huntington · Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art

Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead

Sep 20 to Mar 1, 2027

This exhibition showcases photographs by Laura Aguilar, created between 1984 and 1992, that document Día de los Muertos celebrations in Los Angeles. Aguilar, a Chicana and queer artist raised in the San Gabriel Valley, used her photography to explore her identity and the experiences of her friends within LGBTQ communities. The series captures both public festivities and intimate, staged scenes within homes, highlighting Mexican American culture and a vibrant artistic community in Los Angeles. A central feature of the exhibition is an ofrenda (altar) dedicated to Aguilar, designed by the estate's co-trustees, Sybil Venegas and Christopher Velasco. This installation honors ancestors and reflec

Laura Aguilar

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LACMA · Resnick Pavilion

Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudo & NUNO

Sep 20 to Mar 7, 2027

This exhibition presents a comprehensive survey of the work of acclaimed Japanese designer Reiko Sudō and her textile collective, NUNO. For over 40 years, Sudō has been a pioneer in innovative textiles, skillfully blending traditional techniques with experimental approaches, and merging handicraft with advanced technology. The exhibition showcases over 100 limited-edition textiles, alongside numerous objects such as drawings, sketches, raw materials, tools, mock-ups, and prototypes. It traces Sudō's artistic evolution and highlights NUNO's inventive material transformations. The collective frequently collaborates with independent artisans and workshops across Japan, and their textiles have b

Reiko Sudo · NUNO

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LACMA · Resnick Pavilion

Home of the Future, 1925–1985: Designing Domestic Utopias

Sep 27 to Mar 14, 2027

Between 1925 and 1985, Americans were presented with numerous visions of ideal domestic living. These included innovations like self-cleaning kitchens, rapidly assembled plastic houses, automated appliances, and early desktop computers, all of which influenced aspirations for future lifestyles. The exhibition "Home of the Future" explores how these concepts of the American home of tomorrow were conceived, marketed, and distributed, examining who these futures were intended for. It showcases architectural models, drawings, photographs, films, and a variety of objects, from sinks to television sets. Beyond the promises of abundance and technological advancement, the exhibition critically quest

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center Museum West Pavilion, Plaza Level

Joshua Reynolds's Portrait of Mai and 18th-Century Portraiture

Collection Highlights

Sep 15 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition showcases a selection of painted and sculpted portraits from the 18th century. It delves into the complex interplay of status, character, and identity during an era of significant global encounters. The centerpiece of the exhibition is the highly anticipated US debut of Sir Joshua Reynolds's "Portrait of Mai." This compelling painting depicts Mai, the first Polynesian visitor to Great Britain. Reynolds portrays Mai in a full-length format, a style traditionally reserved for European aristocracy. Through this depiction, the painting subtly challenges and reconfigures the conventions of traditional portraiture. The exhibition also features works by other prominent artists of th

Sir Joshua Reynolds · Gainsborough · Goya · David

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LACMA · Resnick Pavilion

The Kitchen and Its Discontents

Sep 27 to Mar 14, 2027

This exhibition explores the historical and cultural significance of the kitchen, traditionally a site of women's labor, as well as a focus for design research and critique. It features two influential kitchens from LACMA's collection: Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky's 1926-30 kitchen designed for the New Frankfurt social housing program and Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier's 1948-50 kitchen for L’Unité d’Habitation in Marseille. These designers aimed to improve women's lives by applying modern principles of efficiency and modularity to the domestic space. The exhibition also incorporates photographs, prints, and advertisements from LACMA's collection. These materials reveal the complexities a

Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky · Charlotte Perriand · Le Corbusier

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center, Museum West Pavilion, Lower Level

The Making of a Medieval Manuscript

Aug 4 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition delves into the intricate process of creating medieval books by hand, a practice prevalent in pre-modern Europe. It meticulously explores the four fundamental stages involved in manuscript production. The journey begins with the preparation of animal skins to create parchment, the essential writing surface. Following this, the exhibition details the methods and materials employed for the subsequent phases of writing, painting, and binding. A curated selection of manuscripts from the Getty Museum's collection serves to illuminate these distinct steps and the sophisticated techniques utilized by medieval artisans. Visitors will gain a comprehensive understanding of the labor an

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Academy Awards History

Sep 30, 2021 to Mar 21, 2027

Free

The Academy Awards History exhibition delves into the glamorous and often complex narratives surrounding the Academy Awards. It explores how the ceremony and the awarding of Oscar statuettes reflect and perpetuate societal issues of their time. Visitors will encounter a collection of significant Oscars, an illustrated timeline of the awards' history, and presentations of iconic ceremony speeches and fashions. The exhibition features screens displaying notable speeches from figures like Federico Fellini, Barbara Kopple, and Marlee Matlin. It also includes a stage model with a montage of Academy Awards stage sets. Original program covers, winning envelopes, congratulatory telegrams, and a menu

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) in the Wanda Gallery

Studio Ghibli’s PONYO

Feb 14 to Mar 21, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates Studio Ghibli and the traditional hand-drawn animation techniques used in Hayao Miyazaki's beloved 2008 film, Ponyo. It showcases the unique, flowing aesthetic of this hand-crafted cinematic art form. The exhibition delves into the film's themes of transformation and human connection through interactive experiences suitable for all ages. Visitors can engage with an interactive animation table to create their own animated sequences. A playful and immersive environment allows younger visitors to step into the magical, oceanic world of the film. The exhibition features over 100 rare materials, including art boards, posters, a Studio Ghibli animation desk, and original

Hayao Miyazaki · Studio Ghibli

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Netflix Lounge

The Godfather Photo Experience

Sep 1, 2023 to Apr 4, 2027

Free

Step into the iconic world of The Godfather with "The Godfather Photo Experience." This immersive exhibition allows visitors to recreate the legendary office of Don Vito Corleone, famously portrayed by Marlon Brando. Guests can sit behind a replica of the pre-World War II-era desk where pivotal scenes unfolded. Visitors can also handle a replica of Don Vito's personal phone, adding an interactive element to the experience. The exhibition encourages visitors to use their personal devices to capture photographs at the desk, with staff available to assist. This unique opportunity allows fans to step into the shoes of the Corleone family patriarch. The experience is located in the Netflix Lounge

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The Huntington · Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art

Sandy Rodriguez: Book 13

Mar 22 to Apr 26, 2027

Sandy Rodriguez's "Book 13" is her most extensive installation to date, featuring a 20-foot-wide map of the United States, detailed plant portraits, a book, and a landscape painting. All these elements are rendered on unique, hand-processed amate-fiber paper. The exhibition draws inspiration from colonial Mexican historical documents and 19th-century maps and surveys found within The Huntington's collections. Through this dialogue, the installation explores themes of place, ecology, and the intricate regional histories of the land. Rodriguez critically examines how historical boundaries are established, altered, and re-marked across the landscape. She aims to immerse visitors in the presence

Sandy Rodriguez

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The Autry Museum · The Autry in Griffith Park

Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art

Nov 15, 2025 to Jun 27, 2027

This exhibition delves into the profound connections between family, pride, and community within Native American art. It showcases selected works from the Autry's extensive Native American collections, exploring the embedded meanings within three core aspects of Native culture: Knowing, Create, and Transference. Three contemporary Plains Indian artists—John Pepion (Blackfeet), Brocade Stops Black Eagle (Crow), and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder (Dakota/Nakoda)—offer their perspectives, reflecting on their relationships with ancestral works. Each of these Native culture bearers has curated a section of the exhibition, framing pieces from their respective communities within one of the exhibition's

John Pepion · Brocade Stops Black Eagle · Jessa Rae Growing Thunder

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Levels 2 and 3, presented in the Hurd Gallery

Glow: A Cinematic Moodscape

Aug 29 to Jul 18, 2027

Free

Step inside the light with the mesmerizing, two-story Glow: A Cinematic Moodscape at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. This new installation is a multi-sensory, immersive experience centered on six aesthetic themes that moviemakers have revisited again and again: Sunrise and Sunset, Moon, Neon, Candlelight, Fireworks, and Campfire. It integrates synchronized projections, dynamic lighting, and an original music score to take visitors on a cinematic journey. Begin your experience on the second floor and surround yourself with a dazzling montage. This montage features compelling imagery from beloved movies spanning genres, countries, and time periods. The exhibition invites visitors to red

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 4 (L4) presented in the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery

The Horror Show

Sep 26 to Jul 25, 2027

Free

This exhibition, "The Horror Show," delves into the rich history of horror cinema, spanning 200 years of storytelling and a century of filmmaking. It aims to explore the profound cultural impact and enduring popularity of the horror genre. The exhibition poses the central question: "Why do horror films matter so deeply to so many?" Visitors will embark on a cinematic journey that begins with an introductory sound installation. This leads into "The Hallway," a space designed to evoke common horror tropes. From there, the exhibition unfolds into six distinct themed galleries: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion, and Ghosts. Each gallery immerses visitors in iconic settings from h

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 4 (L4) presented in the Warner Bros. Gallery

Zombies!

Sep 26 to Jul 25, 2027

Free

Step into a playful, pretend cemetery filled with eerie visuals and sound to explore how filmmakers create the make-believe undead seen on screen. Through behind-the-scenes footage from films like 28 Days Later (2002), discover how movie zombies are created and their origins. A visual history featuring posters from movies such as White Zombie (1932) and Night of the Living Dead (1968) illustrates how Hollywood adapted these stories into classic horror tales. The exhibition features sensory-rich design and an interactive, animatronic puppet created by Spectral Motion. These often misunderstood creatures re-emerge from darkness to be seen in a new light. Visitors of all ages are invited to thi

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

19 Branches of the Academy

Feb 27 to Oct 24, 2027

Free

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, founded in 1927 by 36 members of the Hollywood film community, now unites over 11,000 members globally. It is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of cinema, celebrating excellence, artistry, and innovation through the annual Academy Awards. Initially comprising five branches—Actors, Directors, Producers, Technicians, and Writers—the Academy has expanded to 19 branches representing a wide array of film professions. These branches elect governors who guide the Academy’s strategic vision and vote for Oscar nominees. This exhibition traces the evolution of Academy membership and the origination and development of its branches. It showcase

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho

Mar 23, 2025 to Oct 24, 2027

Free

This exhibition is the first dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar-winning film director Bong Joon Ho. It is part of the Academy Museum’s Director’s Inspiration series, focusing on Bong Joon Ho’s creative process, filmography, and cinematic influences. His films, whether set in 1980s Korea or an imagined future, explore transnational and universal issues such as class disparities, social injustice, the environmental crisis, and political and moral corruption. The protagonists are often everyday people who become unlikely heroes confronting the absurdities of modern life. Bong Joon Ho's work defies simple categorization, embedding social critique into deeply funny, unexpected, and

Bong Joon Ho

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Image

Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 24, 2027

This exhibition, titled 'Image,' delves into the crucial role of visual elements in filmmaking. It explores how production design, cinematography, and editing collaborate to establish a film's aesthetic and narrative. The exhibition highlights the contributions of various film professionals, including location managers, set decorators, production designers, cinematographers, and editors, all of whom shape what the audience sees and how it is captured. Through interviews and detailed scene analyses, 'Image' offers a unique perspective on the techniques and artistic choices made by those who craft memorable cinematic moments. The exhibition draws significantly from the Academy's Visual Histor

Ken Adam · Kokayi Ampah · Natasha Braier · Rosemary Brandenburg · Eugenio Caballero · Ernest Dickerson

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Screenwriting: Takes on LA Noir

Dec 13, 2025 to Oct 24, 2027

Free

This exhibition delves into the art of screenwriting by presenting scenes from three influential screenplays that span five decades. It focuses on the film noir genre and its evolution within the context of Los Angeles. The exhibition showcases how screenplays serve as the foundational blueprint for films, dictating dialogue, setting, action, structure, and story. It highlights that a screenplay is not merely a technical document but an art form in itself. The featured screenplays are "Double Indemnity" (1944), "The Long Goodbye" (1973), and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). By examining these distinct takes on similar subjects, themes, and settings, the exhibition explores diverse approaches to storyt

Billy Wilder · Raymond Chandler · Leigh Brackett · Quentin Tarantino

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · Level 2 (L2) presented in the Wanda Gallery

Sound

Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 24, 2027

This exhibition explores the crucial role of sound in filmmaking. It highlights how narration, dialogue, sound effects, and music are integral to the cinematic experience. Composers, sound designers, editors, and mixers meticulously craft and layer sounds that, when combined with visuals, transport audiences into imagined worlds. The exhibition features a 20-minute piece directed by sound editor Midge Costin. This piece includes outtakes from her documentary "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound" (2019). It also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscar-winning sound design of "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" (2003). This acclaimed adventure film received 10 Oscar nom

Midge Costin · Paul Massey · D.M. Hemphill · Arthur Rochester · Richard King

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The Huntington · Scott Galleries

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Nov 11, 2023 to Nov 30, 2027

This exhibition centers on Betye Saar's large-scale, site-specific installation "Drifting Toward Twilight," commissioned by The Huntington. The work features a 17-foot wooden canoe filled with found objects like birdcages, antlers, and natural materials gathered from the museum's grounds. Saar, a renowned American artist, has a personal connection to The Huntington, recalling childhood visits with her gardener aunt and mother. She emphasizes the profound influence of nature, from celestial bodies to organic elements, on her artistic practice. The installation aims to merge the gardens with the gallery, creating an immersive and contemplative experience for visitors. "Drifting Toward Twilight

Betye Saar

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Skirball Cultural Center · Ruby Commons

Common Ground

Until Jan 2, 2028

Free

Common Ground is a community-activated artwork by Los Angeles-based artist Adam Silverman. It celebrates American pluralism and fosters human connection through shared meals and collaborative installations. The exhibition features 224 ceramic objects, including tableware and ceremonial pots. Silverman collected clay, water, and wood ash from all fifty American states, Washington DC, and the five inhabited US Territories. He combined these materials into a single, unified substance, symbolizing the reimagining of the country as one place. This new material was used to create glazes for the ceramic pieces. The collection includes fifty-six plates, fifty-six bowls, fifty-six cups, and fifty-six

Adam Silverman

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The Autry Museum · Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery

Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

Sep 26 to Jul 30, 2028

This exhibition delves into the history of federal treaties and their complex legacy in California. It examines the unratified treaties and the ongoing resilience of Native peoples. Through a combination of archival materials, contemporary objects, compelling images, and direct voices from local tribal communities, visitors will develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of California's history. The exhibition also fosters an appreciation for the strong sense of place and enduring connection to the land felt by community members. Visitors will encounter historical documents that shed light on the treaty-making process and its often-unfulfilled promises. Contemporary artworks and objects

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The Huntington · Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art

Mercedes Dorame—Deliquescence: Sites of Transformation

THIS LAND IS...

Mar 22 to Mar 31, 2029

This exhibition features a commissioned installation by Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame, titled "Deliquescence: Sites of Transformation." The work combines large-scale photographs, sculptural elements, ceramics, and a soundscape of Tongva poetry. Dorame's installation is inspired by archival research, particularly historical images of regional freshwater springs in Southern California. These springs are significant as sites of deep history where Indigenous peoples gathered and cultures flourished. The artist views The Huntington itself as a site of encounter, where histories are surfaced through the archive, and memory is preserved and shared. The exhibition prompts reflection on what historie

Mercedes Dorame

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The Huntington · Stroll Garden

Mineo Mizuno: Homage to Nature

May 25, 2024 to May 25, 2029

This site-specific sculpture, titled "Homage to Nature," is created by California-based Japanese American artist Mineo Mizuno. It is constructed from fallen timber sourced from the forests of the Sierra Nevada, where the artist resides and works. The artwork is presented against the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains. The sculpture delves into the delicate balance of Earth's ecosystem, addressing the devastation of forests and their capacity for regrowth. It highlights the inherent beauty of wood in its natural form and underscores its value as a sustainable and renewable material. Mizuno employs yakisugi (shou sugi), a traditional Japanese technique for wood preservation, also known as b

Mineo Mizuno

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Museum of Latin American Art

Antonio Romero: TROPICALIA [VOL2]

From Mar 29

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents the first solo exhibition in the United States of Salvadoran artist Antonio Romero. His series, TROPICALIA, offers a poetic and critical perspective on contemporary art's engagement with landscape. Romero views landscape not as a pure genre or simple imitation, but as an ideological construct. The exhibition critically examines the processes of landscape standardization, presenting it as a staged space. The artist's central premise is that the tropical landscape has been reduced to a postcard image. This seemingly innocent image functions as a tool of symbolic simplification, erasing complex cultural, social, and political realities to create

Antonio Romero

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Museum of Latin American Art

Concrete Forms

A Look at the Brillembourg-Capriles Collection

From Oct 4

The Museum of Latin American Art presents 'Concrete Forms,' an exhibition showcasing a selection from the prestigious Tanya Brillembourg Capriles Collection for the first time. This collection, built over decades, features an exceptional group of works that highlight a sensitive and reflective perspective on contemporary art. It particularly emphasizes diverse and innovative artistic creation emerging from Latin America. The formation of the collection demonstrates a deeply considered practice and a genuine passion for art, fostering dialogue among various artistic languages. Each work gains new meaning through its relationship with others, creating a distinctive, evolving identity for the c

Antonio Asis · Hercules Barsotti · Johanna Calle · Manuel Calvo · Lygia Clark · Eduardo Costa

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Museum of Latin American Art

Sigils

Unveiling the Sacred in the MOLAA Permanent Collection

From Oct 4

This exhibition, "Sigils: Unveiling the Sacred in the MOLAA Permanent Collection," is part of MOLAA's 30th anniversary celebration. It showcases artworks from the museum's Permanent Collection that delve into the diverse spiritual traditions found across Latin America and the Caribbean. The exhibition explores various belief systems, including Christianity, Judaism, Santería, and occult mysticism, all aiming to connect with the transcendent. Latin America's rich spiritual landscape is characterized by syncretism, transculturation, conversion, and the preservation of ancestral knowledge, often evolving in the face of colonial history while maintaining a link to the divine. The participating a

Alejandro Otero · Amalia Mesa-Bains · Ana Mendieta · Antonio Berni · Beatriz Kohn · César Silva

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The Wende Museum

Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky

Nov 7 to Oct 17, 2027

Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky is an exhibition that delves into the profound influence of space exploration discoveries on global visual artists, particularly during and after the Cold War. Co-curated by the Wende Museum's Curatorial Department and NASA historian Lois Rosson, the exhibition is structured into four thematic sections: Astronomy, the Space Race, Futurisms, and Aliens. It showcases how artists from diverse backgrounds, including the East, West, and Global South, interpreted advancements in space science and technology. These artists connected these cosmic discoveries to their unique cultural contexts, offering a multifaceted perspective on humanity's place in the u

Pyotr Belenok · Nuotama Bodomo · Chesley Bonestell · Beatriz Cortez · David van Eyssen · Bettina Forget

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The Autry Museum · Irene Helen Jones Parks Gallery of Art

Takes Care of Them

From Nov 7

This exhibition features Dyani White Hawk's (Sicangu Lakota) 2019 print series, 'Takes Care of Them.' The series reflects on the vital roles of Lakota women across four key areas: Wówahokuŋkiya (Lead), Wókaǧe (Create), Nakíčižiŋ (Protect), and Wačháŋtognaka (Nurture). Each large-scale print showcases a Lakota dress, uniquely adorned to emphasize both uniformity and the intricate complexity of this culturally significant garment. White Hawk masterfully employs dresses as a medium to explore color, texture, and iconography, all deeply rooted in Lakota cultural knowledge. The series powerfully illustrates the foundational importance of women's roles within Plains culture. Visitors are invited t

Dyani White Hawk

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Norton Simon Museum

Making History: Manet’s “Execution of Maximilian” from the National Gallery, London

Nov 13 to Mar 1, 2027

This exhibition centers on Édouard Manet's ambitious and compelling painting, "The Execution of Maximilian." The artwork, created around 1867–68, is notable for its nearly life-size depiction of a violent historical event and its current fragmented condition. It portrays the firing squad execution of Ferdinand Maximilian, the short-lived emperor of Mexico, by forces loyal to Benito Juárez. This event, along with the role of French emperor Napoleon III, deeply affected European sentiment and was subject to strict censorship. Manet was unable to exhibit the painting during his lifetime, and it suffered damage in his studio. After his death, the fragments were separated and sold. Edgar Degas, a

Édouard Manet

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MOCA · MOCA Grand Avenue

Cecilia Vicuña: The Dream of Water: Quipu of Encounters Maricunga

Nov 15 to Jun 6, 2027

Cecilia Vicuña, a New York-based Chilean artist and inaugural recipient of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize, presents a newly commissioned project at MOCA. Titled The Dream of Water: Quipu of Encounters Maricunga, this exhibition is the latest in Vicuña’s ongoing series of collective actions, which she has developed with communities and the public since the 1960s. These projects have taken place in both museum settings and natural sites around the globe. The term "Quipu" originates from the Quechua word for "knot." This multi-phase, collaborative "quipu of encounters" aims to foster poetic and political exchanges. It will involve local artists, youth, scientists, and

Cecilia Vicuña

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MOCA · MOCA Grand Avenue

Julian Charrière: Deep End

Nov 15 to Jun 6, 2027

This exhibition at MOCA Grand Avenue features the work of Julian Charrière, focusing on planetary water systems. It is the inaugural exhibition for the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize. Charrière, born in 1987, lives and works in Berlin. His practice is interdisciplinary and explores the critical intersections of art, architecture, design, climate, conservation, sustainability, and environmental justice. The exhibition includes a new commission and recent works that highlight the fragility and resilience of Earth's water resources. Visitors will encounter immersive environments designed to provoke reflection on humanity's relationship with the planet. The show prompts contemp

Julian Charrière

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The Broad

Has the myth been shattered

Nov 21 to Apr 4, 2027

Free

This fall, The Broad presents "Has the myth been shattered," a free exhibition drawn entirely from the museum's collection, spanning six decades and a wide range of media. New acquisitions by Guadalupe Rosales and Hank Willis Thomas are among more than a dozen works on view at the museum for the first time, joining pieces by artists foundational to the collection, including Barbara Kruger, Glenn Ligon, and Andy Warhol. The exhibition takes its title from the Rosales work, in which the artist looks back at a charged moment in history and probes questions that remain unanswered today. Gathered together, the works create unexpected connections across generations, prompting an examination of how

Guadalupe Rosales · Hank Willis Thomas · Barbara Kruger · Glenn Ligon · Andy Warhol · Mickalene Thomas

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Museum West Pavilion, Plaza Level

A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby

Nov 24 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates the British painter Joseph Wright of Derby, renowned for his mastery of light and shadow. It focuses on his innovative approach to capturing dramatic and atmospheric scenes. The exhibition reunites several of his significant works, including the recently rediscovered 'Two Boys with a Bladder'. It delves into the technical skills and artistic vision that established Wright's fame in 18th-century London. Visitors will encounter paintings that showcase his unique ability to depict light piercing through darkness. The display explores the artistic ambitions that propelled a provincial artist to national recognition. The exhibition highlights the technical innovations t

Joseph Wright of Derby

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Center, Research Institute Galleries

Paul R. Williams: Architecture Across the Color Line

Dec 15 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates the groundbreaking career of Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect licensed in the western United States. It highlights his significant, yet often overlooked, role in constructing for and with Black communities across racial lines. The exhibition marks the public debut of his archive, offering a comprehensive look at his impact. It examines how Williams's architecture challenged systems of racialized exclusion. The show provides an intimate portrait of life, hope, and possibility within the collective construction of Black Los Angeles. It demonstrates architecture's power to foster community and create social opportunities. The exhibition showcases how Willia

Paul R. Williams

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Japanese American National Museum

In the Future We Call Now

Realities of Racism, Forging Democracy

From Jan 23, 2027

This exhibition, "In the Future We Call Now: Realities of Racism, Forging Democracy," reimagines how the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) presents the stories of Japanese Americans. It leverages contemporary technological advancements and current national dialogues on race and democracy. The exhibition incorporates familiar elements that recount the World War II incarceration experiences. It also introduces new narratives exploring the choices made by the Japanese American community when facing adversity. These stories highlight their struggle towards an evolving vision of the future. The exhibition draws from JANM's extensive collection, the world's largest of Japanese American hist

Kristine Aono · Lance Matsushita · Na Omi Judy Shintani

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Japanese American National Museum

Interactive StoryFiles

From Jan 23, 2027

Interactive StoryFiles invites visitors to engage with US history through compelling conversations with survivors of America's concentration camps. Utilizing AI technology and hours of recorded interviews, the exhibition offers a realistic experience of interacting with individuals like actor George Takei, camp survivor June Aochi Berk, draft resister Takashi Hoshizaki, camp survivor Mary Murakami, and veteran Lawson Iichiro Sakai. This approach to first-person storytelling is central to the museum's mission of sharing historical lessons and connecting the past to the present. Visitors can ask questions and uncover personal accounts of American history. The exhibition aims to provide a new w

George Takei · June Aochi Berk · Takashi Hoshizaki · Mary Murakami · Lawson Iichiro Sakai

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Japanese American National Museum

Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo

Jan 23, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027

This exhibition showcases the work of three pioneering Japanese American women artists: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo. It is the first time their art is presented together, offering a comprehensive view of their contributions to American art. The exhibition features over eighty paintings and drawings, spanning eight decades of artistic production. It explores the range and depth of their oeuvres and highlights previously unexamined connections between them. The exhibition aims to reveal a broader picture of the American experience through the artworks and life stories of these women from the pre-World War II generation. Curated by Dr. ShiPu Wang, the exhibition has traveled to f

Miki Hayakawa · Hisako Hibi · Miné Okubo

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The Huntington

Petromania: Obsessing About Stones in Asia and America

Jan 31, 2027 to Mar 27, 2028

This exhibition, "Petromania: Obsessing About Stones in Asia and America," delves into the profound human fascination with remarkable rocks spanning over a thousand years. It explores how these stones have been collected, displayed, and interpreted across China, Japan, and the United States. The exhibition showcases viewing stones, paintings, rare books, and other related works, tracing the evolution of these practices from their origins in China to their adaptation in Japan and the U.S. It highlights the deep connection between stones, poetry, painting, and philosophy. The collection is enriched by gifts from James L. and Alice K. Greaves of the American Viewing Stone Resource Center, Kemin

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The Getty Center & Getty Villa · Getty Villa, Museum, Floor 2

Ancient Queenship: Art, Power, and Presence

Feb 3, 2027 to May 3, 2027

Free

This exhibition delves into the complex history of royal feminine power across northern Africa, western Asia, and the Mediterranean during the first millennium BCE. It showcases a diverse array of ancient artifacts, including sculptures, personal adornments, vessels, gems, and coins, all of which offer varied representations of female rulers. The exhibition aims to illuminate the multifaceted roles and images of these queens. Furthermore, it connects the legacy of these ancient royal women to material culture from the 15th century to the present day. This juxtaposition highlights how the fragmented remnants of ancient queenship continue to be reinterpreted and utilized in contemporary times.

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MOCA · MOCA Grand Avenue

Afterlives: Japanese American Artists and the Postwar Era

Feb 23, 2027 to Sep 12, 2027

This exhibition explores the work of Japanese American artists, photographers, and designers whose lives were profoundly impacted by Executive Order 9066. This order led to the forced internment of 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II. The show examines their creative output in the aftermath of incarceration, viewing it as a means of survival, resistance, and inspiration. While rooted in the American experience of identity and belonging, the exhibition also highlights transpacific connections and influences. It traces the enduring legacies of these histories. By placing Japanese American artists within a global context of mid-20th century modernism, the exhibition chall

Chiura Obata

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Norton Simon Museum

Second Nature: Interpreting Landscape

Mar 5, 2027 to May 31, 2027

This exhibition focuses on how four distinct artists interpreted the natural world through their art. It features one work each from Jacob van Ruisdael, Gustave Courbet, Barbara Hepworth, and Norman Zammitt, all drawn from the Norton Simon's collections. The displayed objects include two paintings, one sculpture, and one assemblage, originating from different historical periods. The arrangement of these works aims to create unexpected visual connections, highlighting how art can reflect and influence our relationship with landscapes. Visitors are encouraged to see these pieces in dialogue with each other, potentially discovering insights not apparent when viewed in isolation. For example, si

Jacob van Ruisdael · Gustave Courbet · Barbara Hepworth · Norman Zammitt

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ICA LA · Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Teresa Baker: Somewhere Between Earth and Sky

Mar 27, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) presents "Teresa Baker: Somewhere Between Earth and Sky," the most comprehensive exhibition of Baker's work to date. Spanning the last decade, the exhibition features over two dozen paintings, recent sculptures, rarely exhibited drawings, and a newly commissioned mural. Baker, an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, draws inspiration from her Mandan and Hidatsa heritage to explore themes of landscape, memory, and identity. Her work challenges Eurocentric art histories by reinterpreting landscape painting, craft, and abstraction through a Native American lens. The exhibition highlights Baker's unique multimedia paintings, whic

Teresa Baker

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Norton Simon Museum

Takers | Makers: Photographic Practice in California, 1945–1980

Apr 9, 2027 to Sep 6, 2027

This exhibition, "Takers | Makers: Photographic Practice in California, 1945–1980," delves into the distinct photographic approaches that emerged in California after World War II. A significant rivalry developed between photographers in San Francisco and Los Angeles, shaping the trajectory of photographic art. The San Francisco school, influenced by Ansel Adams's founding of the first photography department at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) in 1945, emphasized a purist style. Instructors like Minor White, Dorothea Lange, Edward Weston, and Imogen Cunningham promoted sharp details, deep focus, and high-contrast black-and-white prints, often using natural light and traditional gelat

Jack Welpott · Ansel Adams · Minor White · Dorothea Lange · Edward Weston · Imogen Cunningham

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The Autry Museum · Norman F. Sprague, Jr. Gallery

Native Skate

From Sep 25, 2027

The exhibition 'Native Skate' explores the significant role of skateboarding within Indigenous communities across the Americas. It highlights how skateboarding has become a vital platform for self-expression, community building, and the reinforcement of cultural heritage and physical fitness among Native American youth. The exhibition features art, documentary footage, and community engagement to visualize the impact of skateboarding on skaters' lives. It focuses on several Indigenous skate communities, including those on the Blackfeet, Fort Belknap, and Pine Ridge Reservations, as well as the Warm Springs Reservation. The ImillaSkate collective from Bolivia is also featured, showcasing a g

Keith Edaakie · Kevin Pourier · John Pepion · Ronnie Fairbanks · Chase Kahwinhut Earles

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