Thursday, Friday, September 12-13, 2024 welcome more art parties and events to a busy September in Los Angeles. There seems to be quite a lot, and they will continue throughout the weekend. So get ready to do the Art Party Hop!

September 12-13, 2024 Art Parties and Events

Regen Projects

Thursday September 12, 2024

Regen Projects presents Altanera, Preciosa y Orgullosa by Aliza Nisenbaum, and also magnetic instinct by Liz Larner. This is New York-based artist Aliza Nisenbaum’s first exhibition with the gallery. While this is artist Liz Larner’s ninth solo exhibition with the gallery.

Moreover, Larner’s magnetic instinct is an official collaboration with The Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide. As part of the VIP opening weekend for the initiative, Larner will also join Jonathan Griffin in conversation at 11 am on Saturday, September 14 at Regen Projects [RSVP required: email office@regenprojects.com to confirm your attendance]. Art Party: 6-8pm; Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038; http://regenprojects.com

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Also in Hollywood…Michael Kohn Gallery offers a solo show titled Earth Skin by renowned artist Lita Albuquerque. The exhibition featured new works for her fourth exhibition with the gallery.

In addition, Albuquerque will present a new installation and series of paintings as part of The Getty’s 2024 Pacific Standard Time initiative. Art Party: 6-9pm; Michael Kohn Gallery, 1227 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; http://kohngallery.com

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One more in Hollywood…Over thirty years ago, Jeffrey Deitch curated an exhibition titled Post Human. Now the theme is revisited resulting in a massive group show at Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles; Art  Party: 6-8pm; Jeffrey Deitch, 925 N. Orange Drive, LA, 90038; https://www.deitch.com/

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Beverly Hills

M+B celebrates artists Merveille Kelekele Kelekele, as well as Eric Hancock. LIKE A MAGIC, WELCOME TO L.A., by Merveille Kelekele Kelekele is the artist’s firs solo show with the gallery. This is also Eric Hancock’s first exhibition with M+B. Art Party: 6-8pm; M+B, 612 N Almont Drive, LA, 90069; https://www.mbart.com

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Larchmont

David Zwirner presents an exhibition of works on paper and paintings by Ojibwe artist George Morrison (Grand Portage Band of Chippewa, 1919–2000). Organized in collaboration with the George Morrison Estate and Bockley Gallery, Minneapolis, this marks the first solo presentation of the artist’s work in Los Angeles. Art Party: 6-8pm; David Zwirner Los Angeles, 606 N Western Ave., LA 90004; https://www.davidzwirner.com/

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West Hollywood

Leica Gallery Los Angeles presents I love New York by Jean Pierre Laffont and Bret Curry. Enjoy an opening art party while paying tribute to the Big Apple.

Visit the website to find out how to RSVP for this free event. Leica Gallery Los Angeles, 8783 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90048; https://leicagalleryla.com

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Also in West Hollywood

Hauser & Wirth presents a new exhibition titled L.A. Story. The group show is inspired by the 1991 romantic comedy in which Steve Martin’s character searches for meaning in a city famously clichéd as a cultural vacuum. Referencing specific scenes from the film and enduring tropes of Los Angeles, the exhibition will feature artworks by iconic and contemporary Los Angeles artists. ‘L.A. Story’ is realized in dialogue with Steve Martin.

Art Party: 6-8pm; Hauser & Wirth, 8980 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069; https://www.hauserwirth.com/

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Downtown

Redcat hosts an opening art party for All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace. The exhibition is presented  programs that will be presented in conjunction with the Getty’s PST Art initiative Art & Science Collide. Art Party: 7pm; REDCAT, 631 West 2nd Street, LA, 90012; https://www.redcat.org/

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Friday September 13, 2024

In Lincoln Heights…Wönzimer presents Echoes of Voynich: Coded Systems in Contemporary Art. The group show is inspired by the heretical Voynich Manuscript. Therefore the 15th-century herbarium delves into medieval ideas of natural science.

September 12-13 2024 Art

“Banff Biome (Lichen Sunset),” 2024, Marcie Begleiter. Photograph. © mdbegleiter.

Artists include: Marcie Begleiter, Timothy C. Ely, Julie Harrison, Christina McPhee, Blue Mcright, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, Fran Siegel and Linnea Spransy. Art Party: 5-10pm; Wönzimer, 341-B S Avenue 17, Los Angeles, CA 90031; http://wonzimer.com

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Mid City

David Kordansky offers three new exhibitions. Le Gant de Velours, Traversing the Fantasy, and the Thousand-Yard Stare (Disparate Subjects Happening Concurrently, 1977–1979) by Matthew Brannon features large-scale silkscreen prints and other works.

Additionally, Fred Eversley’s exhibition Cylindrical Lenses opens in conjunction with Getty’s next Pacific Standard Time initiative. And last but not least, a solo exhibition titled Like Looking in a Mirror spotlights new paintings by Jenna Gribbon. Art Party: 6-8pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., LA, 90019; https://www.davidkordanskygallery.com

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Burbank

Finally….Join Heaven on Earth and Perry’s Place at Titmouse Animation Studios for an incredible, one-of-a-kind art show benefitting Heaven on Earth: Night of 1000 Kitties. Furthermore, it is an artist-led fundraiser for Heaven on Earth a not for profit rescue organization. This is a fantastic organization. I adopted my two orang kitties here. It is a great cause. Art Party: 6-9pm; Titmouse Inc. Animation Studios, 2835 N Naomi St, Burbank, CA 9150; https://titmouse.net/; https://heavenlypets.org/

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Glendale

The Center for Armenian Arts presents Alexander Sadoyan: Spiritual Colors. The solo show kicks off tonight, and will remain on view throughout the weekend. Tonight’s event: 7-10pm; The Center for Armenian Arts, 250 North Orange, Glendale, 91203; https://www.armenianarts.com/

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Lastly in West Hollywood, Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. 

West Hollywood Jetpack Comedy

Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more.

Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/

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