Friday, April 24, 2026 · No. 113
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Art News from Los Angeles

24 stories — exhibitions, auctions, galleries, museums, fairs.

Getty Releases 50th Episode of 'Becoming Artsy' Series Focused on Drawing Techniques and Research

Getty Releases 50th Episode of 'Becoming Artsy' Series Focused on Drawing Techniques and Research

The Getty has released the 50th episode of its digital series 'Becoming Artsy,' featuring artist Peter Zokosky and scholar William Crow. The episode examines the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and the psychological benefits of sketching within museum environments.

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Getty Announces 2026 'Off the 405' Concert Series Lineup Featuring aja monet and Laurel Halo

Getty Announces 2026 'Off the 405' Concert Series Lineup Featuring aja monet and Laurel Halo

The Getty Center has announced the artist lineup for its 2026 'Off the 405' free outdoor concert series in Los Angeles. The program features performances by aja monet on May 30, Hunx and His Punx on June 13, Leenalchi on July 11, Horse Lords on July 25, and Laurel Halo on August 22.

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Hauser & Wirth Announces 2026 Angel Otero Residency and Sonia Boyce Survey Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth Announces 2026 Angel Otero Residency and Sonia Boyce Survey Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth has announced that artist Angel Otero will participate in a residency at the gallery's Somerset location in 2026. The gallery also confirmed a survey exhibition for Sonia Boyce and noted that Zoe Leonard will be featured in the 2026 Venice Biennale.

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Kamasi Washington to Inaugurate LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries with 100-Musician Performance

Composer Kamasi Washington will perform his work 'Harmony of Difference' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025. The event marks the first public program held in the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor.

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LACMA Announces Doja Cat to Perform at 2025 Art+Film Gala Honoring Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler

LACMA Announces Doja Cat to Perform at 2025 Art+Film Gala Honoring Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named Doja Cat as the musical guest for its 2025 Art+Film Gala on November 1. The event will honor artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, with Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio serving as co-chairs.

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Grand Palais to Host First French Monographic Exhibition of Abstraction Pioneer Hilma af Klint

Grand Palais to Host First French Monographic Exhibition of Abstraction Pioneer Hilma af Klint

The Grand Palais is presenting the first major monographic exhibition in France dedicated to Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art whose work predates that of Wassily Kandinsky.

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LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) officially opened the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the new building serves as the museum's primary exhibition space.

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Getty Museum Acquires Dutch Still Life Paintings by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz

Getty Museum Acquires Dutch Still Life Paintings by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz

The J. Paul Getty Museum has announced the acquisition of two 17th-century Dutch still life paintings, marking the first works by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz to enter the collection. De Heem’s 'Glass Vase with Flowers and Fruit' (c.

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Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

The Getty Villa is developing a new landscape master plan to improve fire resilience and sustainability following vegetation damage caused by the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

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Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

The Getty has announced its upcoming exhibition schedule, featuring ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead manuscripts scheduled for display in winter 2026. The institution also released a report led by Getty researchers regarding the climate impact of art exhibitions.

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Getty Research Institute Launches Digital Publication and Performance Series Dedicated to Avant-Garde Scores

Getty Research Institute Launches Digital Publication and Performance Series Dedicated to Avant-Garde Scores

The Getty Research Institute has released 'The Scores Project', an interactive digital and print publication documenting 11 experimental scores from the neo-avant-garde and Fluxus movements.

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Getty Center to Close for One Year Starting Spring 2027; Getty Villa to Remain Open

Getty Center to Close for One Year Starting Spring 2027; Getty Villa to Remain Open

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027 through spring 2028. During this period, the Getty Villa Museum will remain operational and provide additional programming and offerings.

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Getty Villa to Exhibit Ancient Mycenaean Routsi Crown in 'The Kingdom of Pylos' Opening June 2025

Getty Villa to Exhibit Ancient Mycenaean Routsi Crown in 'The Kingdom of Pylos' Opening June 2025

The J. Paul Getty Museum will display the Routsi Crown, a bronze, gold, and silver headpiece dating from 1630 to 1510 BCE, as part of the exhibition 'The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Mycenaean Greece'.

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Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader Launch Secondary Market Venture Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries

Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader Launch Secondary Market Venture Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries

Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader have announced the formation of Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries, a new venture focused on secondary market sales.

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LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $11.5 million during an opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16, 2026.

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Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards
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Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards

Art Basel has unveiled its second annual cohort of 33 global visionaries recognized across nine categories including Artist Icon, Emerging Artist, and Curator.

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LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the facility serves as the new home for the museum's permanent collection.

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Gagosian Beverly Hills to Host Conversation Between Jonas Wood and John McEnroe

Gagosian Beverly Hills to Host Conversation Between Jonas Wood and John McEnroe

Gagosian and the Baer Faxt will host a public conversation between artist Jonas Wood and tennis champion John McEnroe on April 25, 2026, in Beverly Hills.

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LACMA Partners with Erewhon to Open Café in New David Geffen Galleries

LACMA Partners with Erewhon to Open Café in New David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced a partnership with Southern California food retailer Erewhon to open a café within the museum's new David Geffen Galleries. The facility will launch for museum members on April 19, 2026, followed by a public opening on May 4, 2026.

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LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' on October 28, 2025. Curated by Erin Maynes, the exhibition draws from the museum's permanent collection to examine the history and technical evolution of block printing.

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LACMA to Present Major Solo Exhibition by Tavares Strachan in Collaboration with Columbus Museum of Art

LACMA to Present Major Solo Exhibition by Tavares Strachan in Collaboration with Columbus Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut 'Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began' on August 12, 2025, marking the artist's first major museum survey in Los Angeles.

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LACMA Announces Winter Exhibitions Featuring New Acquisitions by Monet and Van Gogh

LACMA Announces Winter Exhibitions Featuring New Acquisitions by Monet and Van Gogh

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut two exhibitions, 'Collecting Impressionism at LACMA' and 'Village Square,' focusing on the history of its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist holdings.

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LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries with Inaugural Collection Installation Featuring Sugimoto and Reyes

LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries with Inaugural Collection Installation Featuring Sugimoto and Reyes

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the 900-foot-long elevated structure will house the museum's permanent collection on a single level.

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LACMA to Present Youssef Nabil’s 'I Saved My Belly Dancer' Following 2025 Acquisition

LACMA to Present Youssef Nabil’s 'I Saved My Belly Dancer' Following 2025 Acquisition

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host the first public presentation of Youssef Nabil’s 2015 film, 'I Saved My Belly Dancer', since its acquisition by the museum in 2025.

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