Los Angeles: 10 Art Shows to Visit This September

10 Art Shows to Visit in Los Angeles This September

Unsung lesbian photographer Tee A. Corinne, Rachael Bos’s Olympic oil paintings, Samantha Yun Wall redeems mythical antagonists, Tom Van Sant’s portrait of the earth, and more. | Matt Stromberg

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles Celebrates 100 Global Fair Editions

The art of your dreams is closer than you think. The Other Art Fair combines affordable and original artworks from 140 independent artists with interactive experiences, creative workshops, food trucks – and a fully stocked bar.
Tickets are available now

FROM OUR CRITICS

Alexis Clements

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love at The Broad

“In a society where identity formation is a cultural obsession, and is intimately linked to perceptions of beauty and stylishness, it is unsurprising that her work not only traverses art, fashion, and popular culture, but that it is connected to each of them at its core.”

David S. Rubin

David Medalla: In Conversation with the Cosmos at the Hammer Museum

“In Conversation with the Cosmosis the first comprehensive exhibition of the work of late Filipino artist David Medalla, who passed away in 2020, and the only to date that considers his art within the context of his gay identity.”

OPENING THIS WEEK

Lumen: The Art and Science of Light at the Getty Center
Sept. 10–Dec. 8

In Medieval Europe, light was both a symbol of the divine and a subject of scientific investigation, linking heaven and earth. Lumen examines how the phenomenon was studied and represented by artists, scientists, and theologians from Muslim, Christian, and Jewish communities.

L.A. Story at Hauser and Wirth West Hollywood
Sept. 12–Jan. 4, 2025

The 1991 romantic comedy LA Story follows discontented TV weatherman Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) as he tries to find love amidst the magic, madness, and mundanity of Los Angeles. Co-organized by Ingrid Schaffner and Mike Davis in conjunction with Martin, who is a longtime art collector, this exhibition draws inspiration from the film by featuring artists who portray aspects of the city’s multifarious narratives in their work.

Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism at The Brick
Sept. 15–Dec. 21

The Ecofeminist movement emerged in the US during the late 1970s, with a strong focus on the links between environmental issues and gender inequality. Life on Earth expands on these initial concerns to explore a wide range of interwoven themes covering Indigenous knowledge, lesbian separatism, speculative futures, and witchcraft.

Check out our full list of shows to see in Los Angeles this fall!