Los Angeles: A Nigerian Art Gallery Opens a LA Outpost

💃 🎆 🥳 I know you're busy thinking about other things, but here's your LA roundup for the week whenev

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💃 🎆 🥳I know you’re busy thinking about other things, but here’s your LA roundup for the week whenever you’re in the mood to soak in some art. Christine Sun Kim — who delivered an iconic ASL performance at the Super Bowl last year — has a fantastic exhibition at François Ghebaly. Also, a Nigerian art gallery is opening an outpost on swanky Melrose Avenue in Beverly Grove, and it appears that Artificial Intelligence can dream up revolutions. Happy celebrating.–Elisa Wouk Almino, Senior Editor

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A New Nigerian Art Gallery Opens Its Doors

Marcellina Akpojotor, "Rhythm of Evolving Story (Conversation Series)" (image courtesy Rele Gallery and the artists)

As LA’s international cultural profile has risen over the past decade, galleries from more established art capitals have opened outposts here. Next month, however, will be the first time that a contemporary gallery from Africa will place roots in the city. On February 1, Rele Gallery from Nigeria will open the doors to its new space on swanky Melrose Avenue in Beverly Grove.

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