Los Angeles is known for its incredible gallery shows, but this fall season they certainly seem to be bringing out their best selection. These 10 fall shows range from full-room artistic displays to intimate examinations of modern life, and they are sure to have something for everyone to enjoy.
“Thinking Out Loud”
Recognizing local and international artists since 2000, the Vielmetter Contemporary Art Gallery in LA is featuring selected artworks from interdisciplinary artist Genevieve Gaignard. Her work acts as an exploration of her biracial identity through the perspective of contemporary American society, imposing introspective themes on a backdrop of vintage wallpaper. The gallery features a new selection of collage pieces by the artist called “Thinking Out Loud,” accompanied by custom wall paint to enhance the visual environment. The display will run from September 21 to November 2, 2024.
“strike the dust”
A recent addition to the LA gallery scene, the New York-based Michael Werner Gallery will feature an exhibition of Florian Krewer’s latest work. Titled “strike the dust,” the show is a continued personal exploration of what it means to be alive in modern society, examining themes of loss, loneliness, and love. This exhibit will continue from September 13 to November 16, 2024.
“Mojotech”
Since 1999, Roberts Projects has been a diverse and ambitious program intently focused on museum-quality installations. This fall, they are featuring Betye Saar’s “Mojotech,” a piece that ambitiously merges ritual objects with electronic parts, emphasizing the impact of technology on the natural world. The piece combines African sculpture and was created during a residency at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Visitors are encouraged to leave offerings, with the display running from September 14, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
“Through the Vanishing Point”
At The Box, a gallery focused on contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers, Eugenia P. Butler’s (1947–2008) work is featured in “Through the Vanishing Point,” focusing on Butler’s fixation on transformative states. Her art continues to have a tremendous influence on the conceptual and experimental sides of art. With no specified end date, the display begins on September 15, 2024.
“nativemanson”
International art gallery Sprüth Magers, a leader amongst contemporary display spaces, is hosting Arthur Jafa’s first solo exhibition in LA, titled “nativemanson.” For 30 years, Jafa has explored his identity as a black man from Tupelo, Mississippi through film, sculpture, and murals. The exhibit will feature BEN GAZARRA, Jafa’s latest film, and a remix of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.
“The Open Window”
François Ghebaly is known for its network of multi-generational, international, and LA-based artists, and now the French painter and visual artist Brooklin A. Soumahoro joins their ranks. The collection of 10 abstract images is an ode to southern France, inspired by Henri Matisse’s 1905 masterwork Open Window, Collioure. Having spent years researching color theory for his project, “The Open Window,” the opportunity to see the display remains available from September 7 to October 12, 2024.
“Azaleas”
Located in LA’s Koreatown, Commonwealth and Council is featuring Lotus L. Kang’s “Azaleas.” Born in Toronto and based in New York, Kang is known for immersive floor-to-ceiling installations made to explore concepts of becoming and reflection. This display runs from September 21 to October 26, 2024.
“Concrete Is Fluid”
Honor Fraser is a contemporary art gallery with a focus on emergent technology and alternative interpretations of traditional mediums. Lauren Bon’s “Concrete Is Fluid” serves as the perfect fit for Honor Fraser’s perspective, using room-scale installations to contrast and interweave the industrial and natural landscapes. This exhibit will continue from September 14 to December 14, 2024.
“L.A. Story”
Founded in 1992, Hauser & Wirth is home to displays of contemporary and modern art in several locations. In West Hollywood, they are featuring a compelling display based on Steve Martin’s 1991 film “L.A. Story.” The studio worked with Martin to capture the LA of the film and contrast it against the LA of today, examining the way art has changed. This display runs from September 12, 2024, to January 4, 2025.
“At Home: Alice Neel in the Queer World”
The David Zwirner gallery represents over 70 artists around the world, and the space now welcomes Alice Neel. “At Home: Alice Neel in the Queer World” is a collection of Neel’s paintings, depicting individuals in the queer community and their particular relationship with the artist. This is Neel’s second appearance in a David Zwimmer gallery, but the first in LA.
