Top 10 Art Exhibitions to Explore in Los Angeles in January
The new year is starting with a diverse array of exhibitions that challenge historical narratives and explore future aesthetic possibilities. These exhibitions span multiple themes and artistic expressions:
1. **Jamel Shabazz**: Celebrating Black motherhood in a group show at Art + Practice in Los Angeles.
2. **Elias Hernández**: “Hidden Relics From The Forbidden Jungle” at Central Server Works, exploring Salvadoran culture through ceramics influenced by cartoons and video games.
3. **Carolyn Castaño**: “Viajero del Tiempo/Time Traveler” at ReflectSpace highlights immigration and identity using her father’s photographic archive in multimedia works.
4. **Sustainers of Life**: At Angels Gate Cultural Center, this exhibit features seven Indigenous women artists reclaiming their representation, focusing on their struggles and strengths.
5. **Olga de Amaral**: A retrospective at Lisson Gallery showcasing her works from 1970s to 2018, blending textiles, painting, and sculpture influenced by various global aesthetics.
6. **John Birtle**: “More Is More” at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery examines authorship and meaning through maximalist art inspired by feminist and historical movements.
7. **Recent Acquisitions: Photography**: At Getty Center, this exhibition delves into the medium’s global snapshot, featuring photographers like Annie Hsiao-Ching Wang and Lebohang Kganye.
8. **Marina Stern**: “Luminary,” a retrospective highlighting her diverse artistic style that spans various art movements and her singular vision.
9. **Marianne Vitale**: “Blowing Robots” at Journal Gallery presents sculptures using steel from decommissioned locomotives, examining modernity’s promises and failures.
10. **Noé Montes**: “Regional History” at Riverside Art Museum documents Southern California life, giving community members agency in narrative construction.
These exhibitions collectively celebrate cultural diversity, artistic innovation, and the re-examination of historical narratives, each offering a unique perspective on current and historical themes.