John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more.
Albert Frey (American, born Switzerland, 1903-1998) helped to establish Palm Springs as a world-recognized center for modern architecture and design. He was the first architect to design a modern International Style structure for Palm Springs and paved the way for modern architecture and the architects that followed. Steeped in early European modernism, Frey's adroit handling of low-cost and low-maintenance industrial materials, sublime desert color combinations, and appealing geometric compositions give him a unique and permanent place in the idiom of "desert modernism" and succinctly expressed his two greatest loves—nature and architecture.
Judithe Hernández | Beyond Myself, Somewhere, I Wait for My Arrival spans over 50 years of this groundbreaking artist’s career. It is the first major retrospective of her work, which centers the realities and mythologies of Mexican migrant women, exploring the legacies of colonization and the US Mexico border and their impact on women and children. This exhibition features over 80 works from her Adam & Eve; Juárez, México; and Colonization series. It also includes a video chronicling the artist’s early career in muralism and her critical conceptual contributions as the first featured cover artist of Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies. Slated for release
A spectacular showcase of the world’s first art amusement park—opened its doors to the public in Los Angeles. Welcoming all ages through May 2024, limited tickets are on-sale now at lunaluna.com. Guests of Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy will witness, for the first time since 1987, the fantastical fairground that appeared in Hamburg, Germany for only seven weeks. Housed in a warehouse complex located on the Eastside of Los Angeles, the exhibition spans 60,000-square-feet and features one-of-a-kind rides and interactive installations by 15 world-renowned artists, including Sonia Delaunay, Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Rebecca Horn, and Roy Lichtenstein.
Praz Delavallade Los Angeles is pleased to announce To Understand Time, an exhibition of new paintings, works on paper and sculptures by Gregory Siff. To Understand Time is the artist’s debut at the gallery and opens at the Los Angeles location on March 30 and will run through May 2, 2024. Gregory Siff’s emotive artistry is fueled by his desire to connect with people. He communicates through a language of iconography that he’s created over the past two decades from personal experiences, consumer culture, and history. Using acrylic, oil, pencil, spray and markers, Siff’s work reflects the objects, brands, and
Curator, James Bacchi presents The Spring Collection, a Group Exhibition opening April 2nd at JAMES BACCHI CONTEMPORARY at The Shops at 1345 Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA. The Spring Collection features an assemblage of rotating works in various media by Gallery Artists including Mark Tennant, John Wood, Carolyn Meyer, Matthew Frederick, Serena Bocchino, Bill Bloomfield, Joanne Landis, Fernando Reyes and LOLA. The Spring Collection continues at JAMES BACCHI CONTEMPORARY through June 16th.
Celebrate the fusion of music and art with Sugar Press Art and That Gallery's collaboration, MIRAGE: The Art of Music. Unique pieces, limited edition prints, and tapestries will be unveiled April 5 at That Gallery. Join us Opening Night, Thursday April 11, from 6:00-9:00, to kick off festival season. Take a risk and join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Jim “TAZ” Evans Shepard Fairey RISK Guerin Swing CES Keith Collins Estevan Oriol Tim Bessell MAN ONE Danny Hastngs Paul Gerben VYAL Troy Gua Isaac Pelayo Antonio Pelayo Haydee Escobar Gabe Gault Cat Hothan Matthew Weinberg
Before You Now: Capturing the Self in Portraiture focuses on the enduring theme of the artist’s self-portrait, as seen in a selection of works from LACMA’s collections of photographs, prints, drawings, videos, and installation art. Primarily featuring contemporary makers, the exhibition is an introduction to seeing American artists as they see themselves—or as they want to be seen by their public.
MAD.KAT Gallery presents the opening reception of PLAYFUL, a 16 artist group exhibition that emphasizes the whimsical and somewhat surreal side of art. Mediums on exhibition will include sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media, textile art, etchings, and much more. Featuring the artists: Mitsushige Nishiwaki, Edvarda Braanaas, Paul Bond, Cheryl Walsh, Kalynn Campbell, Gustavo Ramirez Cruz, Peg Grady, Rima Day, Brady Willmott, BrockDeBoer, Irene Krimizi, Sandra Marschner, Jeffrey Tover, Allois, Penrider, and MJ dos Santos Opening Reception: Saturday, April 27 from 5-9pm
Since 2012, Melissa Morgan Fine Art has partnered with Idyllwild Arts Academy to showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of IAA's Visual Arts students. All of the artwork in the exhibition will be for sale, with 100% of sales going to the artist. Join the opening reception on May 3 from 4-7pm with simultaneous concert in the sculpture garden performed by Idyllwild Arts Academy Songwriting students.
“Mi Chavela Fest” is back Saturday May 4th, celebrating Cinco de Mayo ( indoor/outdoor festival). Featuring the best Miche vendors, Live music, Live entertainment, Live Lucha Libre wrestling, Food trucks, Artisan vendors, Lowrider classic car show and much more for the family.
Palm Springs Art Museum Spring Exhibitions Party celebrates the opening of the newest exhibition "A Shadow Set Free," a selection of works that convey an otherworldly aura. THEME: Spring Noir Dress in striking hues—sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, citrine yellow, forest green. Flaunt your finest spring garb in an ambience of light and shadow. Guests will enjoy live music, in-museum activations, curated cocktails, and delectable bites. CELEBRATING The party will be celebrating three exhibitions and the galleries will be open for viewing throughout the event. A Shadow Set Free Norman Zammitt: Gradations To Move Toward the Limits of Living: LGBTQ+
Joshua Tree Music Festival has been curating extraordinary musical experiences for over 20 years. This May’s roster boasts a stellar array of artists, including Grammy-winning blues artist Fantastic Negrito, boundary-pushing duo Moon Hooch, singer-songwriter extraordinaire Steve Poltz, and soulful sensation Madison McFerrin. Joshua Tree Music Festival lineups invite music lovers to immerse themselves in a sonic journey. They feature artists on-the-rise alongside esteemed global acts, local and international musicians, a few surprises and a whole lot of talent.
The Broad is pleased to announce the launch of a new touring special exhibition Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, running from May 25 to September 29, 2024. Co-organized by the Hayward Gallery, London, and The Broad, Los Angeles, and in partnership with the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Mickalene Thomas: All About Love will be the first major international tour of this pioneering artist’s work.