It’s no secret we are passionate about art and we are proud supporters of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. There is always something new and fascinating to see when you visit LACMA. Of course, their full-time collection of works is worth visiting any time. In addition, they have special exhibitions throughout the year. Here are some of the incredible collections they will have open for the summer of 2023:
Another World: The Transcendental Painting Group, 1938-1945
Through June 19
You will want to hurry to catch this exhibition at the Resnick Pavilion. It is only up through this weekend. It features a collection from a group of abstract artists from New Mexico who formed the Transcendental Painting Group in 1938. This is the first traveling exhibition dedicated to this group’s work. Learn more.
What Would You Say?: Activist Graphics from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Through June 24
Explore the intersection between inventive design concepts and California’s rabid political activism. This collection on display at the Vincent Price Art Museum shows how artists have helped shape culture through protest and championing civil rights movements since the mid-20th century. Learn more.
Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982
Through July 2
Computer technology has shaped our lives in so many different ways, including art. This is a fascinating multi-media exhibition showcasing the impact of technology and digital art across a wide variety of modern media (music, film, choreography, etc.). Learn more.
Afro-Atlantic Histories
Through September 10
This is a thought-provoking look at artworks created in Africa, Europe and the Americas over the last four centuries. It examines important issues relating to the slave trade and liberation of oppressed cultures from a global perspective. This is an exhibition that everyone should experience. Learn more.
Women Defining Women in Contemporary Art of the Middle East and Beyond
Through September 24
We featured this exhibition in a previous blog article. It showcases 75 inspiring works from women from Islamic societies. Learn their stories, experience their perspectives and hear their voices through this incredible art collection. Learn more.
Light, Space, Surface: Selections from LACMA’s Collection
Through October 1
This collection explores the art of light and space by displaying works with highly polished surfaces. This artistic trend is also known as “finish fetish,” and came to life in Southern California during the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibition features pieces from many different artists from this time period, as well as modern artists using similar techniques with a variety of industrial media. Learn more.
Artist Selects: Silke Otto-Knapp, The Living We Are Doing, Always Among Others
Ongoing
This exhibition is the first in a series of exchanges between modern artists and LACMA’s Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies. Silke Otto-Knapp is a German artist based in Los Angeles. Her selected works are on display at LACMA throughout the year in LACMA’s Modern Art Galleries. Learn more.
