Mayor Karen Bass Highlights Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Exhibitions As World Series Begins

“Especially as the World Series gets underway, we are working to highlight all aspects of our City,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “With the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs showcasing its Fall and Winter art exhibitions, we are proud to share the power of the arts with Angelenos and visitors from across the city.” 

Upcoming Fall and Winter Art Exhibitions 

The Great Scheme of Things

• Location: Arroyo Seco in Hermon Park, 5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

• When: Saturday, October 26, from 2 pm – 5 pm.

• More Information: Born and raised in South Los Angeles and immersing himself in the LA skate scene in the late 90’s, Rafael Bustamante honed his skills as an artist by documenting friends at skate spots throughout Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., and Barcelona, Spain. This collection of photos explores the relationship between skater and photographer, highlighting the level of trust between the two collaborators as Rafael captures their essence. Learn more here.

Crook’s Lens - A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle

• Location: William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 S West View St, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

• When: Tuesday through Saturday until November 9, 2024, from 12 pm - 5 pm.

• More Information: On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to the William Grant Still Arts Center. Learn more here. 

Day of the Dead: Looking Towards Our Past and Future

• Location: Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery, 4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

• When: Thursday through Saturday between November 2 – 23, 2024, from 11 am - 4 pm. 

• More Information: In celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery invites community members, families, and artists to create altars that encapsulate the spirit of the holiday. Learn more here.

Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures

• Location: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. 

• When: Thursday through Sunday until January 5, 2025, from 11 am - 4  pm. 

• More Information: Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures, a group exhibition includes the works of Carmen Argote, John Baldessari, Merce Cunningham, Charles Gaines, Jesper Just, Shana Lutker, Benjamin Reiss, and Analia Saban. Rooted in Conceptualism and coming from an investigatory place characterized by process, Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures is a group exhibition featuring work by artists whose approach to their practice involves a scientific mindset. The exhibition includes multi-media installation, video, painting, drawing, sculpture, and performance and invites viewers to engage with the artworks not just as finished products but as manifestations and documentation of ongoing processes of discovery and exploration. Learn more here. 

Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics

• Location: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. 

• When: Thursday through Sunday until January 5, 2025, from 11 am - 4 pm.

• More Information: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) has partnered with the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery to present the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibition Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics. The exhibition revisits the collaborative artistic practice of the late Beatriz da Costa (1974–2012), as an investigation into technoscientific experimentation, politics, activism, and art-making, contextualized for our contemporary moment. Curated by LACE’s former Chief Curator/Director of Programs Daniela Lieja Quintanar with Ana Briz, the project weaves together an exhibition, public programming, performances, educational workshops, and study groups that will evoke da Costa’s approach to the intersections of ancient and non-academic forms of knowledge. Learn more here.

Justice in our Barrios, Paz al Mundo: A Moratorium on War and Carrying the Legacy Forward

• Location: El Pueblo de Lincoln Heights Art Gallery, 2911 Altura Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031.

• When: Monday through Friday from 10 am - 3 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm. The contemporary artworks will be on display until December 14, 2024, and the historical collection will continue through February 28, 2025. 

• More Information: Justice in our Barrios, Paz al Mundo: A Moratorium on War and Carrying the Legacy Forward, is the inaugural exhibition of the Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center. The exhibition features the personal archive of Rosalio Muñoz, peace activist, social justice organizer, youth mentor with roots in Lincoln Heights and Highland Park, and a Co-Founder of the Chicano Moratorium. Learn more here. 

A Woman in Charge, Robin Strayhorn 

• Location: Noah Purifoy Gallery located at Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 East 10th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002.

• When: Wednesday through Saturday until March 8, 2025, from 10 am - 4 pm.

• More Information: The exhibition, A Woman in Charge, Robin Strayhorn, curated by Rosie Lee Hooks, is a one-woman exhibition on view in the Noah Purifoy Gallery. A Woman in Charge highlights the cumulative work of the multidisciplinary artist featuring graphite, collage, acrylic, and monoprints. For more information, click here.
  
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