Saturday February 15, 2025 is full of LA art parties. So many great events, and they are literally scattered all over Los Angeles. But hey there are over 24 events featured today and tonight, so you have a lot to choose from. Whichever ones you pick, you can always attend a few and then during the week, stop in to view the exhibitions you missed.
February 15, 2025 Art Parties
L.A. Louver celebrates its 50th anniversary with an all day opening for a new exhibition surveying the gallery’s history from its formation in 1975 to present day. Furthermore, the exhibition will utilize the entire space. Celebrate one of the oldest galleries on the Westside of Los Angeles. Event: 10am-6pm; LA Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; http://www.lalouver.com
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West Hollywood…LAAA hosts a special conversations with the artists in conjunction with its current exhibition The Marks of our Time. This is a special collaborative exhibition with Art 1307 at Gallery 825. Curator Cynthia Penna thematically traces the individual and collective history that contributes to our passage on earth. Art Talk: 11am; LAAA/Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA 90069; https://www.laaa.org
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In West Los Angeles…Open Mind Art Space hosts a closing art party for its current exhibition titled Mixed Tape. The two person show features artworks by local artists Gioj De Marco and Matthew Heller. The exhibition features works made with and about music created by both artists. Art Party: 1-4pm; Be aware this is NOT a gallery, but a residential building; Open Mind Art Space, 1672 Colby Ave., #1, LA, 90025; https://openmindartspace.com
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Downtown LA Art Events
Vielmetter Los Angeles hosts a conversation between artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya and curator Dhyandra Lawson. The event takes place in conjunction with a book launch of Sepuya’s major monograph Dark Room A-Z released by Aperture in the Fall of 2024. Art Talk 2-4pm; Vielmetter Los Angeles, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90021; https://vielmetter.com
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Patricia Sweetow Gallery unveils a solo exhibition titled Connective Threads featuring the spun thread ‘paintings’ of Uma Rani Iyli. Having grown up in India’s traditional caste-based society, Iyli identifies as belonging to the female Indian weaver’s community.
Uma Rani Iyli, Winding and Unwinding 30, 2024, repurposed silk fibers from sari looms, plexi, 22 x 22 inches each; courtesy of the gallery and the artist
She references weaving, stitching and aksi pattern making in her art using remnant thread sourced directly from weaver communities collected during her annual trips to Southern India. Through her use of silk threads and plexiglas tubes, she spins vibrant colors inspired by traditional Saris. Art Party: 4pm-6:30pm; Patricia Sweetow Gallery, 1700 S Santa Fe Ave Ste 351, LA 90021; https://www.patriciasweetowgallery.com
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Abigail Ogilvy Gallery Los Angeles will be open late tonight for viewers to take in its current exhibition. The original opening for Alison Croney Moses: Brown Out and Many Small Cuts was scheduled in January, but then later canceled due to the fires. So stop by to see this beautiful exhibition. Gallery is open from 6-9pm; Abigail Ogilvy, 1923 S. Santa Fe Avenue, LA, 90021; https://abigailogilvy.com
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Also Downtown, in the same building…Baert Gallery hosts an opening reception for San Diego, California born artist Bryan Ali Sanchez. Art Party: 6-8pm; Baert Gallery, 1923 S Santa Fe Ave., LA, 90021; https://www.baertgallery.com/
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NOON Projects
In Chinatown, NOON Projects throws an opening art party for Cream Sand. This is Finnish artist Maija Luutonen’s first solo exhibition in the United States. Known for her innovative approach to painting on paper, Luutonen expands the boundaries of her practice with a new suite of paintings on canvas and also linen. Art Party: 6-8pm; NOON-Projects, 951 Chung King Rd, LA 90012; https://noon-projects.com
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Close by in Boyle Heights…parrasch heijnen brings us a five-decade selection of collage and assemblage by Altadena, CA-based artist La Monte Westmoreland (b. 1941, Racine, WI).
Titled La Monte Westmoreland: A Survey, 1974 – 2024, this is the artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Additionally, this show is part of a series of solo exhibitions featuring former Brockman Gallery artists. Hence, the series was created to honor the iconic artist and Brockman Gallery co-founder, Alonzo Davis who passed away recently. Art Party: 5-7pm; parrasch heijnen, 1326 S. Boyle Ave., LA; 90023; https://parrasch-heijnen.com
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Michael Benevento Gallery
Nearby in Rampart Village…In collaboration with Joshua Abelow as well as the William S. Dutterer Trust, Michael Benevento Gallery presents Alligators. The solo exhibition of mid-career paintings, celebrates the life and legacy of American artist, William S. Dutterer (1943–2007). The American artist is known for his eclectic as well as diverse body of work throughout a four decade career. Art Party: 5-7pm; Michael Benevento, 3712 Beverly Blvd., LA, 90004; http://beneventolosangeles.com
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Santa Monica…At Bergamot Station, Marshall Gallery throws an opening art party to celebrate Parallax Helio. The solo exhibition features unique copper-plate works by Mexico City-based artist Fabiola Menchelli. Moreover the event will also feature Artist Remarks at 6:30pm; Art Party: 5-8pm; Marshall Gallery Bergamot Station (A6), 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica 90405; https://marshallgallery.art
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Tanya Leighton Los Angeles
In Mid City…Tanya Leighton Los Angeles celebrates a new exhibition titled A More Distant Present. The solo exhibition of new works by John Riepenhoff features Night Sky paintings. Additionally, for over a decade, he painted solely in the dark of night, letting the experience of seeing – not his hand – guide the work. Art Party: 3-5pm; Tanya Leighton Los Angeles, 4654 W Washington Blvd, LA, 90016; https://www.tanyaleighton.com
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In the Miracle Mile area…1301PE throws an opening art party for Jonny Niesche: Hovering. Art Party: 5-7pm; 1301PE, 6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90048; https://www.1301pe.com
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In the Beverly Fairfax area…Rebecca Molayem Gallery hosts a 15 year Anniversary Group Exhibition.
The event was originally scheduled in January, but was postponed due to the fires. Artists include: Josie Portillo, Diana Carey, Brad Robertson, Candice Molayem, and Rebecca Molayem. Art Party: 6-9pm; Rebecca Molayem Gallery & Studio, 481 South Fairfax Ave., LA, 90036; http://www.rebeccamolayemarts.com/
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Babst Gallery
Just down the street also on Fairfax Avenue…Babst Gallery hosts an opening reception for a new exhibition titled The Loss That Shapes the Image. Art Party: 5-7pm; Babst Gallery, 413 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; http://babstgallery.com
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Michael Werner Gallery Beverly Hills debuts a new exhibition titled Issy Wood: Wet Reckless. The solo show includes new paintings by American-born, British painter and musician Issy Wood (b. 1993 in Durham, North Carolina). Art Party: 5-7pm; Michael Werner Gallery, 417 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; https://www.michaelwerner.com/
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Marc Selwyn hosts a new exhibition titled Moviestar in its Camden Annex. The solo exhibition features the artworks of Michelle Uckotter. Art Party: 5-7pm; Marc Selwyn Camden Annex, 427 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; http://marcselwynfineart.com
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In West Hollywood…Jeffrey Deitch offers new work by Nina Chanel Abney. Titled Winging It, the artworks featured in this exhibition redefine spirituality, resilience, and modern survival. The artist is known for utilizing intense color and hidden narratives.
Winging it features large scale paintings, works on paper, in addition to sculpture. Furthermore, the exhibition will debut Abney’s first neon work. Art Party 6-8pm; Jeffrey Deitch, 925 North Orange Drive, LA, 90038; https://deitch.com/
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Also in West Hollywood…Tschabalala Self: Dream Girl opens at Jeffrey Deitch’s second gallery. The exhibition features new works that include both paintings and sculpture. Art Party: 6-8pm; Jeffrey Deitch (2nd gallery), 7000 Santa Monica Boulevard, corner of North Orange Drive, West Hollywood, 90038; https://deitch.com/
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Moskowitz Bayse
In Hollywood…Moskowitz Bayse presents two new exhibitions. Anthony Lepore: No Condition is Permanent as well as Eamon Monaghan: Under the Floorboards; Art Party: 5-8pm; Moskowitz Bayse, 743 N. La Brea Ave., LA 90038; http://www.moskowitzbayse.com
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On more located on La Brea (just down the street)…Control Gallery celebrates two new exhibitions – Jasmine Monsegue: Everything That Glitters and also Paul Flores: Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?
Art Party: 6-9pm; Control Gallery, 434 N La Brea Ave., LA 90036; https://control.gallery/
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On the same street, enjoy an opening reception for two new exhibitions at Nazarian / Curcio. The solo exhibition Finding My Way Home by Los Angeles-based artist Kour Pour is the artist’s first show with the gallery. The second exhibit, which is also a group show is titled Mehmooni Part 2 and is curated by Kour Pour. Art Party: 6-8pm; Nazarian / Curcio, 616 N La Brea Ave, L]A 90036; https://nazariancurcio.com
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Nonaka-Hill
Also close by…Nonaka-Hill introduces Sawako Goda (b. 1940 – d. 2016) a celebrated Japanese avant-garde artist who is virtually unknown in the United States. The exhibition will feature paintings, sketches as well as ephemera from the artist’s five decade career. Art Party: 6-8pm; Noaka-Hill Highland, 720 N. Highland Avenue, LA 90038; https://www.nonaka-hill.com/
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The Geffen Playhouse, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company present NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. This hysterical British farce written by Michael Frayn is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It tells the story of a chaotic theater company desperately trying to get their act together. The show runs through March 2, 2025. Find out more about the show on the Geffen’s Noises Off Feature.
Tickets range from $36.00 – $155.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or on the website. Fees may apply. Rush tickets for each day’s performance are made available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office. $40.00 General/$20.00 Student. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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