Frieze Los Angeles
Christopher Suarez, ”Los Lakers,“ 2024, Ceramic, underglaze, 12 x 12.5 x 11.5 inches.
(Josh White / JW Footage. Courtesy of the artist, Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles and GGLA.)
Ah, artwork week. Once you suppose you’ll have sufficient time to make it from the truthful in Santa Monica to the exhibition opening in Mid-Metropolis, to the perform in Lynwood, to the after-party within the Arts District and never collapse from traffic-induced exhaustion. Blame Frieze! It’s the solar in the midst of L.A. artwork week’s photo voltaic system. This yr’s exhibitors come from everywhere in the world — Mexico Metropolis, Paris, São Paulo, Minnesota. Many additionally come from the house base. This yr’s L.A. contingent contains Stars Gallery; Make Room; Jeffrey Deitch; Anat Ebgi; Sebastian Gladstone; Matthew Brown; Commonwealth and Council; Ochi; Charlie James; David Kordansky; L.A. Louver; Regen Tasks; Roberts Tasks; Château Shatto and lots of extra. Feb. 20-23. Santa Monica Airport. frieze.com
Felix Artwork Truthful 
Ericka Lopez, ”Untitled.”
(Jorge Grau / Courtesy of the artist and Tierra Del Sol)
It’s that point of yr once more: The place on a (hopefully) unseasonably heat winter day, we chill by the pool on the Hollywood Roosevelt, discover the handfuls and dozens of galleries all through the rooms and bless our success that we stay within the best metropolis on the planet: L.A., child. In its seventh version, Felix Artwork Truthful this yr contains native galleries comparable to Charlie James Gallery, Morán Morán, Murmurs, One Trick Pony and Tierra Del Sol, amongst worldwide exhibitors like Luce, Pangée and Studioli. Feb. 19-23. Hollywood Roosevelt Resort. felixfair.com
Mia Scarpa, “To Star” at John Doe Gallery 
Mia Scarpa
(Courtesy the artist and John Doe Gallery)
“To Star,” Mia Scarpa’s solo present at John Doe, is the newest instance of the artist’s work as extremely particular, extremely private and instantly connective. Scarpa creates the type of world the place you acknowledge a glimmer of your self and wish to stay deep inside. She sees her items much less as photos and extra as objects, chock stuffed with references from her upbringing in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and her every day life and work in L.A. The exhibition will run by means of March 22. 107 E. eleventh St., Los Angeles. johndoegallery.com
“American Gurl: home—land,” offered by MOCA tradition:LAB and Womxn in Home windows 
Ella Ezeike, a nonetheless from “Words We Don’t Say,” (2022).
Solange Knowles, a nonetheless from “Shakersss.mov” (2025).
(MOCA tradition:LAB and Womxn in Home windows)
“American Gurl: home—land,” offered by MOCA tradition:LAB and Womxn in Home windows, showcases brief movies from artists Alima Lee, Cauleen Smith, Solange Knowles, Melvonna Ballenger, Shenny De Los Angeles & Amanda Morrell (iiritu) and Ella Ezeike, exploring diaspora, dwelling and displacement. On view by means of Could 24 by means of Womxn in Home windows’ residency on the MOCA tradition:LAB. A few of the stills from the artists’ movies are additionally on view on billboards all through the town, in collaboration with Save Artwork Area. 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. moca.org
Paisaboys X Veteranas and Rucas at El Farallon 
(Paisaboys and Veteranas and Rucas)
LAFD Basis capsule assortment 
Whereas the thrill of artwork week begins to buzz in, a lot of L.A. remains to be reeling from January’s catastrophic wildfires. Assist the L.A. Fireplace Division Basis by means of its capsule assortment designed and curated by Finish to Finish, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the LAFD’s nonprofit. The gathering options hoodies, tees, crewnecks and extra that honor L.A. and the individuals who defend it, plus different LAFD collaborations to return from Born X Raised, Madhappy, Warren Lotas and extra. lafdshop.org
Tschabalala Self, “Dream Girl” 
Tschabalala Self, “Dream Girl,” 2025, acrylic paint, oil paint, oil pastel, cloth, coloured pencil, thread, painted canvas on canvas96 x 96 inches.
(Shoot Artwork Christopher Burke Studios; Courtesy of the artist, Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles, Galerie Eva Presenhuber Vienna/Zurich, Pilar Corrias Gallery London.)
Tschabalala Self’s “Dream Girl,” operating by means of April 26 at Jeffrey Deitch L.A., takes an extended take a look at “the constructed self” and the “construction of femininity.” Every portray and sculpture within the present creates a type of trying glass into the thoughts of Self, a celebrated figurative artist primarily based in Hudson, N.Y., who describes the work as “existing within liminal spaces which speak to psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of personhood.” 925 N. Orange Drive, Los Angeles. deitch.com
Helmut Lang, “What Remains Behind?” 
Set up view of “Helmut Lang: What remains behind” on the MAK Middle for Artwork and Structure, Schindler Home, Los Angeles, 2025.
(Joshua Schaedel)
Helmut Lang, the Austrian designer who outlined a complete decade together with his luxurious minimalism, has been exhibiting his mystifying work as a sculptor for the reason that mid-’90s, however that is his first institutional solo present in L.A. Curated by Neville Wakefield and held on the MAK Middle for Artwork and Structure on the Schindler Home, “What Remains Behind?” explores the strain between the previous and the long run. Operating by means of Could 4. 835 N. Kings Highway, West Hollywood. makcenter.org
The Different Artwork Truthful 
Le Marché Portray by Kader Amkpa
Taking place Feb. 20-23 in Atwater Village, the Different Artwork Truthful stays a breath of contemporary air throughout a saturated artwork week. The present options 140 exhibiting artists, together with legend Judy Baca, who shall be presenting a brand new mural in connection to her ongoing undertaking “The Great Wall of Los Angeles.” 2800 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. theotherartfair.com/la
Paul Flores, “Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?” 
Paul Flores, “Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?”
Paul Flores’ first solo present is about honoring the moments, signage, smells and sounds that make up his hometown of Los Angeles in his reminiscence. Flores, an artist and graphic designer who has been making work on his personal and in collaboration with different L.A. artists for years, has a method that’s unmistakable, impressed by the visible language left behind in a quickly altering place. “Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?” unapologetically leans into the nostalgia of a metropolis Flores loves, and the love is deeply felt. Operating by means of March 29 at Management Gallery. 434 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. management.gallery
“Saddle Up” at albertz benda 
NH DePass “It Is Certain”
Curated by L.A. artist Devon DeJardin, “Saddle Up: Artistic Journeys Through Cowboy Culture,” explores the lore of the Wild West by means of the creative, private and societal perspective of a bunch of younger artists. “Rooted in tradition yet vibrant and dynamic, the spirit of cowboy culture and the American West in 2025 feels distinctly renewed,” says DeJardin. Operating by means of March 29 at albertz benda. 8260 Marmont Lane, Los Angeles. albertzbenda.com
Jonathan Rafman, “Proof of Concept” 
(Jon Rafman, courtesy Sprüth Magers)
Jonathan Rafman creates a mirrored image of our society’s relationship with expertise and nostalgia in “Proof of Concept,” his mesmeric new present at Sprüth Magers. Anchored by an set up that reconceives tv within the period of synthetic intelligence — that includes a stream of visible media —“Proof of Concept” is Rafman’s newest foray into the place the place the long run, previous and the digital world intersect. Operating by means of April 12. 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. spruethmagers.com
“Alice Coltrane, Monumental Eternal” on the Hammer 
Alice Coltrane, ca. 1995.
(Courtesy of the John & Alice Coltrane Dwelling)
Jamal Cyrus, “Horn Beam Effigy, 2022 (detail).“ Saxophone, steel rail, railroad ties, dirt, denim, wood. 76 × 84 × 84 in.
(Kevin Todora; Courtesy of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Gift of the Director’s Council and Museum purchase, 2022)
It’s Alice Coltrane forever, in our hearts and at the Hammer Museum. Curated by Erin Christovale, “Alice Coltrane: Monumental Eternal” dives deep into the religious and sonic worlds of the jazz icon and devotional chief that Coltrane was, and her lasting affect on artwork and music. The exhibition options ephemera from the depths of Coltrane’s private archive — together with audio recordings, pictures, video and handwritten letters — paired with sculpture, set up, efficiency, video and extra from a spread artists together with Adee Roberson, Nicole Miller, Martine Syms, Cauleen Smith and Star Feliz. Operating by means of Could 4. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. hammer.ucla.edu
Kelly Akashi at Lisson Gallery 
Kelly Akashi, “Untitled,” 2024, Misplaced-wax forged bronze, borosilicate glass, stone: 35.6 x 14 x 8.9 cm, stone: 14 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
(Courtesy Lisson Gallery)
L.A. artist Kelly Akashi’s present at Lisson was initially meant to function all new work and open on Jan. 31. Devastatingly, in early January, Akashi’s dwelling and studio have been misplaced to the fires — placing the exhibition on pause. Now, just like the proverbial phoenix, Akashi’s present will go on, recontextualized to fulfill the second. Akashi’s work is not like the rest: a multidisciplinary apply that ranges between glassblowing, casting, candle-making and stone carving, plus her signature hand motif that’s normally forged in bronze or crystal. The gathering of works for this present, that includes numerous new items, mixes glass, earth, stone, lace and bronze components, together with some bronze forged and borosilicate glass varieties that Akashi recovered from the rubble of her studio. lissongallery.com
