L.A. Louver celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition surveying the gallery’s history, from its formation in 1975 to now. The all day opening takes place on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10am – 6pm, and the show will remain on exhibit through June 14, 2025.

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The gallery is one of the longest-established contemporary art galleries on the West Coast. Today it remains on the same block as its original 1970s location. In addition, L.A. Louver has presented more than 660 exhibitions over the course of what has been the most significant period of creative growth in Southern Californian history.

L.A. Louver 50th Anniversary

L.A. Louver was founded with a singular mission: to contextualize Los Angeles and global artists in a distinguished exhibition program. L.A. Louver Celebrates 50 Years honors this initial ambition and the pivotal role the gallery has played in establishing L.A. as a global art center. Comprised of work by over 50 artists, the exhibition includes those from the early days of the gallery (Max Cole, George Herms, Edward and Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Don Suggs), international figures (David Hockney, Sui Jianguo, Per Kirkeby, Leon Kossoff), stalwarts of the city’s creative landscape (Tony Berlant, John McCracken, Ed Moses, Ken Price), and those living and working in Los Angeles today (Rebecca Campbell, Gajin Fujita, Heather Gwen Martin, Alison Saar).

The exhibition is a portrait of L.A. Louver. It is enriched and informed by history as much as the landscape of today. Though harkening back to key moments from the past, the presentation offers points of nonlinear connection that elucidate the complex truth of an identity shaped by time, place, and people. Furthermore, it is a tribute to the forces and memories that have shaped the gallery.

On view February 15, 2025 – June 14, 2025

What: 50th Anniversary
Where: LA Louver, 45 North Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
When: February 15, 2025, 10am-6pm

Phone: 310.822.4955
Website: http://www.lalouver.com

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