Adding to Los Angeless transformation into a global art destination, the annual Frieze Los Angeles fair comes to town from February 16-19. But anyone can attend the fourth edition of the citys leading art fair courtesy of its Viewing Room open from February 9-20.
Whether concurrent exhibits or hot tables, here are highlights for the exciting art weekend timed for the Presidents Day holiday. As youre driving around town, dont forget to look up at the Hollywood sign. The beloved landmark celebrates its centennial this year.Frieze Los Angeles
Moving to a larger venue enabled Frieze Los Angeles to expand the fair to 120 established and emerging galleries from 22 countries, as well as increase nonprofits presence and activations from pop ups to dining options. Exhibitors will highlight 20th-century works, especially by overlooked artists, while the Walker Art Centers Amanda Hunt co-curates this years Focus section again.Felix Art Fair
Like Art Basel, Frieze has begat satellite fairs. Felix Art Fair presents its fifth edition at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel from February 15-19. Among the impressive list of 60+ galleries and other exhibitors setting up in pool cabanas and two floors of the tower are Kavi Gupta, James Fuentas, Gavlak, One Trick Pony and Kasmin.Museum Shows
LACMA explores tech in Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982 (February 12-July 2). MOCAs retrospective Henry Taylor: B Side spans 30 years of the Los Angeles artists paintings, sculpture and more (through April 30). William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows is the South African artists first major exhibition in L.A. in 20 years (through April 9).Galleries, Etc.
Dries van Notens Little House Gallery next to his store shows Ryan Ganders Feelin everythin, whilst doin nothin (February 14-March 25). On view at UTA Artist Space (February 15-April 1), Ernie Barnes: Where Music and Soul Live features paintings rarely seen by the public. David Kordansky and Pace galleries present shows linking Richard Tuttle and Alexander Calder (through February 25).Artadia Fundraiser
Art insiders will channel their inner-Serena during Artadias tennis tournament at the Los Angeles Tennis Club on February 13. Teams compete for cool prizes in doubles live ball matches, as refreshments and lunch are served on the terrace. The clever fundraiser benefits the nonprofits awards program, which has dispersed $6 million to nearly 400 artists nationwide since 1999.Rug Art
Elevate your abode with Twentieth Gallery x Henzel Studios artist rug series. Titled Erode-Morph-Bloom, the collaboration features hand-knotted rugs by six contemporary artists including Vanessa Beecroft, Nan Goldin, Kim Gordon, Katerina Jebb, Mary McCartney and Marilyn Minter. Each rug is displayed alongside curated, original artworks at the gallerys new location in the Hollywood Hills (February 13-April 14).Restaurants to Refuel
Mediterranean-minded Paloma is as popular for its holiday-vibing, heated patio as its lobster spaghetti and 32-oz. tomahawk. If feeling French, head to Santa Monica mainstay Pasjoli near the fair. For more al fresco dining and French fare, visit the brand-new Juliet designed by AD 100-ranked Jeremiah Brent. Its menu mixes decadent classics (croque madame) with light bites (tuna carpaccio).
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