The LA Art Show is set to open its milestone 30th anniversary edition, featuring over 90 exhibiting galleries and institutions, alongside special exhibitions from across the globe. Plan ahead and get your tickets for the LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, February 19-23, 2025. In recognition of their service, complimentary general admission will be extended to firefighters and their families.
The show kicks off with an Opening Night Premiere tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, featuring actress and producer Jenna Dewan as Celebrity Host. During the evening, renowned artist Robert Vargas will begin creating a monumental mural titled “Heroes” honoring first responders. The premiere supports both the American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ Campaign, receiving 15% of ticket proceeds, and the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.
We’re proud to present a special DIVERSEartLA retrospective, curated by Marisa Caichiolo, celebrating eight years of cultural innovation. This landmark presentation features eight large-scale installations and an impressive 60-foot historical timeline, showcasing collaborations with prestigious institutions including The Broad, LACMA, MOLAA, the Nevada Art Museum, the MUSA Museum of Art, and the UCLA Chicano Research Institute, among many others.
Following are the featured exhibitions and entertainment highlights for Opening Night:
Featured Exhibitions:
Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi) – Art in Dongsan (Booth 302) presents acclaimed Korean artist Steel Che’s metalwork sculptures, including his centerpiece “Steam Robot.” His work transforms industrial materials into contemporary artistic expressions, drawing from three decades of metal sculpture creation.
The Nature of Art – Coral Gallery (Booth 711) showcases Roberto Vivo’s three-dimensional works exploring the relationship between nature and culture. His sculptures evoke the boldness of Matisse’s cut-outs while creating dynamic, corporeal forms.
“She, Unbroken” – Snisarenko Gallery (Booth 406) presents a powerful exhibition of Ukrainian-born women artists, including works by Inna Kharchuk, Anna Veriki, Iryna Maksymova, and Liza Zhdanova. This moving collection explores themes of resilience, displacement, and transformation through the lens of war’s impact.
