19-02-2025
L.A. Art Show Showcases More Diverse Voices Than Ever
The largest and longest-running art fair in Los Angeles, the LA Art Show is embracing its biggest strength in 2025: diversity. For its 30th annual event, the five-day-long celebration (running from Feb. 19- 23) showcases more multicultural voices and talent than ever from over 100 galleries, museums and alternative spaces around the Spain, Uruguay, Belgium, Japan, Canada, France, Taiwan, England, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and South Korea (the latter with no less than eight galleries) are all represented this time out, highlighting L.A.'s collaborative spirit here and abroad.'We are excited for this significant 30th anniversary milestone honoring LA Art Show as a premier art fair that has stood the test of time,' producer and director Kassandra Voyagis says. 'This year's show will be bigger and bolder than ever before with a significant global presence, many topical exhibitions along with larger-than-life installations — from Viktor Frešo's breathtaking 30-foot bear sculpture to a special live mural from L.A. artist Robert Vargas.' In the aftermath of the wildfires, Vargas' mural will depict the resilience of L.A. and will be auctioned off to benefit rebuilding show's signature educational platform, DIVERSEartLA, returns with special programming marking the 30-year milestone too, including a retrospective curated by artist Marisa Caichiolo looking back at past showcases that amplify perspectives of marginalized communities.
'DIVERSEartLA was founded out of a need to question conventions and promote diversity,' says Caichiolo. 'As a beacon of representation, the 2025 iteration will be a call to action as well as an unwavering reminder of the work that remains with each installation, inviting viewers to participate, think and connect on a deeper level.'Focused on both advocacy and calls to action, Caichiolo hopes to spark critical conversation around race, gender, humanity and the environment. 'Being part of DIVERSEartLA is both an honor and a privilege,' says Luciana Abait, whose Project Water piece will be on display. 'Having the opportunity for thousands of people to engage with this work is not only a privilege but also a powerful tool for fostering a renewed awareness of the sacredness of nature.'Also announced following the fires, Building Bridges Art Exchange, curated by Caichiolo, will showcase work from artists who lost their homes and studios. This year's show will have a charity element and entry is free for firefighters. Returning exhibits such as Dactiloscopia Rosa: Video Art and QUEER Constructions, curated by Nestor Prieto and presented by Museo La Neomudejar from Madrid, Spain; and Carlos Martiel's Cauce/Riverbed, curated by Caichiolo and spotlighting the challenges faced by immigrants in California and the U.S., should be impactful.
A new presentation is similarly powerful: She, Unbroken from Snisarenko Gallery brings together Ukrainian-born female artists who have lived through the experience of war, exploring themes of displacement and decades and counting, LA Art Show illuminates this city's creative contributions and multicultural influence on the global art community in a way that's accessible to all. According to Voyagis, the show had 'a pivotal role in solidifying the city's status as an epicenter of arts and culture — while also democratizing the art experience.'Learn more about the festival's special , and more, at
