On Saturday, March 1, 2025 Luis de Jesus Los Angeles presents two must-see exhibitions, while Good Mother Gallery, Charlie James Gallery, OCHI, as well as Regen Projects also offer noteworthy exhibitions. For all you foodies, a two day food festival begins today. And we also have some theatre for you, more art parties and an all day community event.
March 2025 Luis De Jesus, Regen Projects, OCHI and more
Los Angeles Art Association presents an all day opening for DUETS, a special collaborative exhibition opening at Gallery 825. In addition to DUETS, LAAA will also debut solo shows by Suzanne Edmonson, Linda Kunik as well as Kuniko Ruch.
DUETS invited LAAA artists to collaborate with randomly selected partners, combining their unique talents and perspectives to create innovative, all-media artworks. In an era marked by division, DUETS celebrates creative collaboration as a catalyst for change, showcasing the transformative power of teamwork. Event: 10am-5pm; LAAA/Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA 90069; https://www.laaa.org
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OCHI debuts Blue, a solo exhibition of new paintings by artist Claudia Parducci. This is artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. As an expression of devotion, Blue features monochrome pastel work that marks Claudia Parducci’s return to the studio after the loss of her husband. Blue is an homage to love and loss, chance and transformation, and the dizzying elasticity of time. Art Reception 11am – 1pm; OCHI, 3301 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019; https://www.ochigallery.com
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Downtown Foodfest
Foodies Of America Festival is a two day foodie fest taking place at Pershing Square. The event kicks off today, and brings an eclectic variety of food from cultures. There is a small ticket price to get in, but you will have to purchase individual food items on site. The participating restaurants include both local and also traveling restaurants. So take advantage of the visiting food vendors. The event features live music, cooking demonstrations, as well as fun activities. Event: 12pm-10pm; Admission is $6.33; Pershing Square, 532 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90013; https://www.eatfoaf.com
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Art Panels & Art Talks
Downtown…ICA LA continues its weekend event in conjunction with its current exhibition Scientia Sexualis.
Titled Reckoning and Repair, today’s portion of this community event features a panel conversation with artists Oliver Husain, Kerstin Schroedinger, and Nicki Green at 1pm; Then at 3pm; stay for an art talk with Panteha Abareshi and P. Staff, moderated by Jeanne Vaccaro, Scientia Sexualis co-curator. Art Talks 1pm & 3pm; ICA LA, 1717 E.7th St, LA, 90021; https://www.theicala.org
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Printed Matter LA Pop-Up
In the Mid Wilshire neighborhood…Enjoy a one-day Printed Matter LA pop-up at the Ebell of Los Angeles. The event features an eclectic selection of artists’ books, editions, while spotlighting this year’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide programming. Attendees are invited to engage with the expansiveness of the artists’ book format through workshops on composting with David Horvitz and Cassandra Marketos, AI co-writing with K Allado-McDowell, and an interactive installation by the artist collective poster, performed. Event: 1-11pm; The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd, LA, 90005; RSVP for the March 1, 2025 Printed Matter LA pop-up.
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In Koreatown…Shatto Gallery hosts an opening art party for a new exhibition titled Unrooted. Curated by Cynthia Penna, the group show features Jeff Iorillo, Carlo Marcucci, Luigia Martelloni, Bryan Ricci, and Claudio Santini. This exhibition brings together five Italian artists, each based in Los Angeles but deeply connected to their Italian roots. Through a diverse range of materials, processes, and conceptual approaches, these artists explore the themes of displacement, transformation, and the intersections between different cultural worlds. Art Party: 3-6pm; Shatto Gallery, 3130 Wilshire Blvd #104, LA 90010; https://www.shattogallery.com
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LA Theatre
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. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, previews begin. Find out more about the show on the Geffen’s Noises Off Feature.
The show has been extended through March 9, 2025. Performance: 3pm and 8pm; Tickets range from $36.00 – $155.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or on the website; Fees may apply.Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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In West Hollywood…Gemini G.E.L. debuts its latest publication titled Notebook Drawings. It is a series of eight new etchings by Richard Serra. Art Party: 4-6pm; Gemini G.E.L., 8365 Melrose Ave., LA, 90069; http://www.geminigel.com
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Miracle Mile Area
LAUNCH Gallery offers us two solo exhibitions Niches of the Mind by Todd Carpenter as well as Dark Sublime by Tom Pazderka. The work of these artists is defined by their monochromatic paintings in black. Both artists…examine landscape painting through use of materials and techniques. These methods further enhance the relationships and interactions among natural forces, history, science, and humanity. Art Party: 3-5pm; Artist Walk-through at 4pm; Launch, 170 S. La Brea Ave. LA, 90036; https://launchla.org
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Also in the Miracle Mile area…TAG presents Earth, Wind, Fire / Water. The group show focuses nature’s elements, explored in various mediums. Art Party: 5-8pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90036; https://www.taggallery.net
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CHRYSALIS, Regen Projects
In Hollywood…Regen Projects presents CHRYSALIS by New York-based artist Georgia Gardner Gray.
This is the artist’s first exhibition with the gallery in addition to her first large-scale solo presentation in the U.S. The exhibition includes new paintings, sculptures, and a theatrical play staged within the gallery. The first performance of CHRYSALIS will take place tonight at 7pm during the reception. Additional performances will occur during the course of the exhibition run; Art Party: 6-8pm; Performance: 7pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90038; https://www.regenprojects.com
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Downtown Art Events
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles debuts new exhibitions – Hugo Crosthwaite: Ex-voto, and Derriann Pharr: I am a Bloodstone. This is Hugo Crosthwaite’s sixth solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition features a new series of large-scale paintings and multi-panel mural on canvas. This latest endeavor continues the artist’s commitment to visualizing the many myths, narratives, and dynamics of his native Tijuana, Mexico. The exhibition’s title pays homage to Mexican ex-votos, a folk-art genre originating from a synthesis of European and Mesoamerican traditions. “Ex-voto,” from the Latin ex voto suscepto, meaning “from the vow.” It denotes a painting or object expressing gratitude through depictions of answered prayers and miracles. Ex-votos typically portray petitioners dramatically situated within scenes of their dilemmas, where divine beings intervene unexpectedly from the spiritual realm.
Detail images of Hugo Crosthwaite, Frutas (Fruit), 2025, and Derrian Pharr, A Bird’s Blood, 2024. Courtesy of the artists and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles
Also opening tonight is Derriann Pharr’s first exhibition with the gallery. The artist has created mixed media works that blend abstract drawing, painting, and poetry to challenge beauty standards. Her work reimagines the human figure, breaking free from societal expectations and rigid artistic traditions. Inspired by her own experiences as a Black biracial woman, Pharr confronts self-perception while rejecting restrictive norms. She responds to the absence of representation for marginalized bodies, particularly in the American South. Art Party: 4-7pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 1110 Mateo Street LA, 90021; https://www.luisdejesus.com
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Good Mother Gallery
Also downtown…Counterfeit Immortality featuring the art of Los Angeles-based artist Carlson Hatton opens at Good Mother Gallery. In his first show at the gallery, Carlson Hatton’s range of work explores disjointed figures that fluctuate between gestural abstraction and comic infused figuration. In addition, the Good Mother Gallery presents a new solo exhibition by Ryan Belli. The Sculptor and designer is known for his playful approach to functional objects. His work challenges traditional furniture design by incorporating whimsical, interactive elements that engage the viewer beyond mere utility. Art Party: 5-7pm; Good Mother Gallery, 5103 W Adams Blvd, LA, 90016; https://goodmothergallery.com/
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Charlie James Gallery
A solo exhibition titled Memesis by Los Angeles-based artist Kayla Mattes opens at Charlie James Gallery. The solo show features woven works. These intricate designs include symbols and trending texts. The artist also explores sociopolitical issues who brings a modern sensibility and wit to the traditional art of weaving. Her handwoven tapestries investigate digital forms of expression, drawing from internet memes, symbols, and texts to convey the pervasive anxieties of contemporary life. She tackles themes of environmental crisis, unchecked capitalism, and political upheaval. Art Party: 6-8pm; Charlie James Gallery, 969 Chung King Road, LA, 90012; https://www.cjamesgallery.com
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