Frieze Los Angeles 2024: A Guide to The Best Exhibitions, Events, and Parties
Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica starting today. Below, find everything you need to know about the best galleries, exhibits, popups, and parties to check out while in LA.
Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport, celebrating both its fifth anniversary and its largest selection of artists yet. As a city steeped in unique culture, ranging from ever-lasting Hollywood influence to the array of diverse neighborhoods that make up the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles art scene is second to none, thanks to the crowd of creatives naturally drawn to the area and the multi-cultural influences that are embedded into the heart of the city. Hosting native California galleries and international galleries alike, Frieze Los Angeles offers visitors a chance to take in contemporary art from every walk of life.
As Frieze Los Angeles rapidly approaches, gear up for a week of exhibitions, galleries, and parties celebrating the unique contemporary art scene in chic SoCal style.
Exhibitions, Galleries, and Installations
Frieze LA 2024: Gagosian
Gagosian's "Social Abstractions" exhibition highlights work by an intergenerational group of Black artists, with a selection of sculptural and painted pieces all focusing on themes of historic abstraction and contemporary social realities, resulting in artworks that converse freely, both with one another and with viewers, through multi-media techniques, a masterful usage of color, and eye-catching textural details. "Social Abstractions" features work by artists Derrick Adams, Theaster Gates, Cy Gavin, Lauren Halsey, and Rick Lowe.
Where: Booth D13, Santa Monica Airport, 3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
When: March 1–3, 2024
Jeffrey Deitch
"At the Edge of the Sun," the newest group exhibit at the Jeffrey Deitch gallery in Los Angeles, represents the interactions, shared experiences, and artistic discourse that has linked the lives of 12 artists together over the past decade. The exhibit pays homage to both cultural landmarks in Los Angeles, while simultaneously incorporating memories, smaller communities, and figures relevant to each singular artist, resulting in a unique collage of 12 people's lives in Los Angeles.
Where: 925 N. Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
When: February 24, 2024 - May 4, 2024
Frieze LA 2024: Pace Gallery
For its exhibition at Frieze L.A., Pace Gallery offers a glimpse of several California artists across generations, including Robert Irwin and Glenn Kaino, and spotlights visionary contemporary female sculptors leaving their mark on the Los Angeles art scene. Among them are Alicja Kwade and Tara Donovan, both of whom are exhibiting innovative mixed-media sculptures constructed from materials ranging from vintage books to CDs.
Where: Booth D10, Santa Monica Airport, 3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
When: February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Perrotin
Coinciding with the beginning of Frieze Week 2024, Perrotin opens its Los Angeles gallery doors for the first time with an inauguration exhibition of acclaimed Japanese artist Izumi Kato. Working with themes of ancient geography and contemporary architecture, Kato incorporates a variety of materials, including natural materials like worn-down wood and stone as well as modern industrial elements like aluminum and vinyl, resulting in works that emphasize the many dualities that exist within the world, specifically highlighting the discourse between manmade society and the prehistoric natural world.
Where: Perrotin Los Angeles, 5036 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90019
When: February 28, 2024 - March 23, 2024
New Image Art
New Image Art celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, a milestone event that the artist-run venue is fêting with a special exhibition that includes work from over 40 artists, with pieces ranging from iconic local California artists, Monica Garza and Alex Gardner among them, and international figures with cult followings, like Takashi Murakami and Ed Templeton. Over the past three decades, New Image Art has garnered a reputation as an inclusive cultural and curatorial artist-forward space led by an all-female staff that aims to uplift underground art movements and underrepresented groups—a mission especially evident in this year's celebratory exhibition.
Where: New Image Art, 7920 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
When: February 21, 2024 - March 30, 2024
Hammer Museum
The iconic Hammer Museum offers visitors a comprehensive look at a unique period in art history, focusing on a wave of experimental and abstract artists that cropped up in Korea between the '60s and '70s and the groundbreaking pieces that resulted from these movements. If you're looking to strike into the LA museum scene during Frieze week, the Hammer Museum offers an unprecedented glimpse into a global avant-garde movement that will round out your LA art experience.
Where: Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
When: February 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Frieze LA 2024: Nazarian/Curcio
Highlighted as an artist in the 2024 Frieze Focus programming, Haitian-born photographer Widline Cadet explores her relationship with the city of Los Angeles in a solo exhibition with the Nazarian/Curcio gallery. The installation centers around themes of memory, belonging, and family, all of which are examined through intimate self-portrait shots, pieces that feature family members, and still-life and landscapes that are reminiscent of Haiti, featuring prominent botanical and architectural details, as it exists in the mind of Cadet. Through this exhibition, Cadet reconciles her memories of her home and childhood with those of adulthood and artistry in Los Angeles, resulting in a collection of pieces that exist in a completely new mental and visual space, located somewhere between the two geographic locations and conceptions of home.
Where: Booth F9, Santa Monica Airport, 3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
When: February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Christie's Los Angeles
In collaboration with the Andy Warhol Museum, Christie's Los Angeles space hosts an exhibition of eight rarely-seen short films, known as "Screen Tests," created by Andy Warhol. Featured in the films are famous musicians, models, and artists—including Edie Sedgwick, Lou Reed, Jane Holzer, and Dennis Hopper, alongside others. Among his most famous works, the "Screen Tests" feature subjects silently stepping into view and staring into the lens for several moments, before the screen goes dark, showing well-known cultural figures in a manner in which they were rarely seen by the public. These seemingly simple, but timelessly relevant cultural moments served as inspiration for Warhol throughout his artistic career, and through their public exhibition, a new generation gains access to the wealth of knowledge present in these cultural artifacts.
Where: Christie's Los Angeles, 336 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
When: February 27, 2024 - March 14, 2024
Luna Luna
If you're in search of an interactive way to engage with art while simultaneously drawing out your inner child, look no further than Luna Luna. This art-themed amusement park, backed financially by Drake, made headlines several months ago after its long-awaited revival. Featuring rides and games created by esteemed artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, David Hockney, and Salvador Dalí, Luna Luna first opened to the public in the late '80s in Germany and became an instant attraction, prompting investors and organizers to show the installations around the world. Due to budget issues and an ill-timed shift in personnel, the amusement park and the artworks it contained were deposited in a Texas storage unit, where it stayed, forgotten for decades, until its revival this past year. Prospective visitors can learn more about the history behind Luna Luna and purchase tickets online.
Where: Luna Luna, 1601 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
When: Open Wednesday - Sunday.
Arroz & Fun Galleria
Arroz & Fun, a beloved Los Angeles café and gallery, offers a never-before-seen look at photos of global musical phenomenon Björk through the lens of acclaimed filmmaker Spike Jonze's camera. The exhibition features outtakes of Björk from a shoot for Detour magazine, recently discovered in Jonze's artistic archive, that offer a nostalgic glimpse of the '90s era Los Angeles art and entertainment scene.
Where: Arroz & Fun, 1822 N.Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
When: Exhibition opens February 15, 2024
Zodiac Pictures
Located on the bustling coast of Santa Monica, Zodiac Pictures presents "Held in the Palm," an intimate exhibition of photography by Zoë Ghertner. Through her photography, Ghertner explores the immersive sensation of becoming transfixed by a singular object, and through an examination of texture, proximity, and light, she invites the viewer to become engulfed by every seemingly minute detail of everyday objects, resulting in a feeling of interconnectedness between the human viewer and the material plane. Ghertner has previously exhibited collections with other LA galleries and was also recently featured in a solo photo exhibition with Chloé for Paris Photo 2021.
Where: Zodiac Pictures 145 Bay Street, #9, Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: February 18, 2024 - March 23, 2024
Parties, Pop-ups, and Events
We Are Ona
The creative culinary studio, We Are Ona, comes to Frieze LA 2024 bearing a pop-up gastronomic experience complete with an eight-course meal, curated by French chef Valentin Raffali, and a selection of paired beverages, courtesy of We Are Ona founder Luca Pronzato, to compliment the complex flavors of the dishes. The pop-up takes place in an industrial space, complete with Art Deco design elements and We Are Ona's signature communal dining table, created in collaboration with multidisciplinary artist Willo Perron, with support from Sized Selects and Perron-Roettinger.
Where: 948 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
When: February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024.
Frieze LA 2024: Ruinart x Andrea Bowers
Ruinart Champagne celebrates the unveiling of LA-based artist and activist Andrea Bowers' newest exhibition, "Conversations with Nature," at Frieze LA 2024. As a Maison with a long history of artistic partnerships, Ruinart has selected Bowers as one of six artists involved in its 2024 Carte Blanche initiative, which aims to pay tribute to the label's legacy through contemporary art and shared values—climate awareness and sustainability included. Bowers' highly anticipated installation includes two sculptural pieces, crafted with steel, glass, and ribbon, that call attention to the global climate crisis and the ecofeminist movement, and engage viewers in dialogues concerning political advocacy. Ruinart invites fairgoers at Frieze LA 2024 to stop by the lounge to enjoy a unique culinary experience, curated by Chef Jordan Kahn of Destroyer LA, alongside Ruinart champagne and preview Bowers' newest exhibition.
Where: Frieze LA 2024 Lounge
When: February 29, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Frieze LA 2024: Hammer Museum
Guests are invited to join the Hammer Museum in the celebration of the beginning of Frieze Los Angeles 2024 with a night of craft cocktails, a preliminary gallery tour, and an exclusive, electrifying performance by Sudan Archive, an LA-based musician whose style draws from R&B, Hip Hop, and electronic influences.
Where: Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
When: 7:30, February 29, 2024
Frieze LA 2024: Hauser & Wirth Frieze Party
Hauser & Wirth kicks off Frieze Los Angeles 2024 with a high-energy party in the heart of the city, celebrating both the advent of one of the biggest art fairs in the world as well as the opening of three new exhibitions at the gallery. At the event, guests enjoyed gallery tours of "Catherine Goodman. New Works," "RETROaction (part two)," and "Jason Rhoades. Drive," as well as a selection of small bites and tasty cocktails and a curated DJ set by Novena Carmel.
Where: Hauser & Wirth, 901 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
When: February 27, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m.
Frieze LA 2024: Frieze Weekend Brunch at Luis de Jesus Gallery
Take a break from the long gallery walks through Frieze LA's Santa Monica venue and late-night Hollywood cocktail parties with a cozy, low-key brunch at the Luis de Jesus Los Angeles gallery. Besides brunch, guests are welcome to take an exclusive, early-access look at esteemed LA artist June Edmonds' newest "Meditations on African Resilience" solo exhibition and connect with Edmonds, who will be in attendance at the event. To attend this intimate, laidback brunch and gallery walkthrough, reserve tickets online ahead of the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frieze-weekend-brunch-at-luis-de-jesus-los-angeles-tickets-811826283267
Where: Luis de Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street Los Angeles, CA 90021
When: March 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.