The Pearl Unveils LA’s Premier Art Shows
Art lovers rejoice! This season LA is a visual feast, with must-see art shows, exhibitions, and immersive experiences, many not far from The Pearl. Miracle Mile, a stretch on Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax Avenue and La Brea Avenue, is home to five major Los Angeles museums: L.A. County Museum of Art, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Craft Contemporary Museum, The Petersen Auto Museum, and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. If you’re considering some new art for your home, or just want to soak up the creative vibe, check out Felix Art Fair, Frieze Los Angeles. and the LA Art Show. And for an unforgettable immersive adventure, don’t miss the Balloon Museum, an other-worldly journey through out-of-scale shapes and installations.
Felix Art Fair The Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Feb 19 – 23 Established in 2018, Felix is an art fair created with the intention to foster intimate experiences that prioritize conversation, collaboration, and community. One of the highlights of the 2025 edition is Felix media partner Cultured Magazine, a destination for discovery offering a distinct voice at the intersection of contemporary art, architecture, design, and fashion. Cultured speaks to a discerning audience through its compelling interviews, luxurious features and innovative portraits of the personalities shaping the creative world today.
LA Art Show LA Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Feb 19 – 23 Los Angeles has emerged as a global epicenter of art & culture, with a distinct influence unique to the city. As LA rises as the world-class destination for art, the LA Art Show continues to lead the way with innovative programming and one-of-a-kind experiences for an expanding collecting audience. More than 180,000 square feet of exhibition space is committed to today’s prominent domestic and international galleries curating special exhibits that are at the forefront of the burgeoning contemporary art movement. All works presented by galleries are available for your purchasing pleasure.
Frieze Los Angeles Santa Monica Airport 3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Feb 20 – 23 The sixth edition of Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport featuring galleries from around the world, plus an expansive program of ambitious installations, collaborations with nonprofit organizations, and pop-ups from some of Los Angeles’ most beloved restaurants. Frieze Los Angeles is a leading international art fair that was launched in 2019, focusing on contemporary art and celebrating the dynamic culture of Los Angeles and its global contributions to the visual arts.
DTLA ArtNight Emerging Artist Gallery 125 W 4th St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
DTLA ArtNight is a cultural gathering and art walk organized monthly on first Thursdays where over 25 Galleries debut new exhibitions from their fine arts collections. These collections encompass a wide array of mediums from artists across LA, the U.S. and the world. DTLA Artnight was launched by Happening In DTLA, and looks to help revitalize Downtown Los Angeles through culture and connection. The opening reception each month is the first Thursday of the month from 6PM – 10PM.
Balloon Museum Ace Mission Studios 516 S Mission Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90033
Balloon Museum is a format created by a curatorial team that designs and realizes contemporary art exhibitions with specific works in which ‘air’ is a distinctive element. You will embark on a journey through out-of-scale installations with unexpected shapes in which the interaction with viewers is placed at the center of the experience. This unconventional approach to culture is fascinating and intriguing to people of all ages, establishing Inflatable Art as one of the most acclaimed ‘Pop’ movements in the world.
Did you know that you can experience art, culture, and history at LA’s storied museums without spending a dime? Every month, museums across the city open their doors for free on specific days so everyone can enjoy the rich tapestry of human experience, from ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces. Explore the city’s cultural gems and embrace the spirit of art for free on the second Tuesday of each month.
Night Out at LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Feb 26 Celebrate LACMA’s current exhibitions and discover the museum after hours while enjoying drinks and music on the plaza! Food will be available for purchase at the LACMA Café and LACMA Marketplace, alongside cash bars.The LACMA store will be open. Explore all the art on view, including new and recently opened exhibitions. This is an all-ages event that is free to attend, but RSVP is required. Paid parking is available in the Pritzker Parking Garage (entrance on 6th Street, east of Fairfax).
Digital Witness LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Over the last four decades, image-editing software has radically transformed our visual world. The ease with which images and text can be digitally generated and altered has enabled new forms of creative experimentation, while also sparking philosophical debates about the very nature of representation. Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film examines the impact of digital manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present, for the first time assessing simultaneous developments and debates in the fields of photography, graphic design, and visual effects.
Animation & Me The Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Animation & Me immerses viewers in projections of clips, concept art, and behind-the-scenes footage that illustrate the art and process of animation. Intended for all ages, the space encourages moments of reflection and interaction, including select screens that invite visitors to draw images pulled from the Academy’s extensive animation art collection. The gallery content spans the entire history of animation, and a range of animation techniques and studios. Guests are invited to bring paper and erasable pencils to sketch their favorite characters. Colored pencils, crayons, markers, and all other art-marking materials are not allowed in the galleries.
The Broad 221 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
An in-depth installation of Andy Warhol features 26 works (11 on view for the first time at The Broad) by the artist, including Mao (1973), 40 Gold Marilyns (1980), and Liz [Early Colored Liz] (1963). Liz [Early Colored Liz] is a celebrated work featuring a silkscreened image of Elizabeth Taylor, who represented both celebrity and beauty, as well as tragedy for the artist. An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad has highlighted expansive presentations in the third floor galleries, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol, along with works by many others.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Balloon Museum
Photo #2: Felix Art Fair
Photo #3: LA Art Show
Photo #4: Frieze Los Angeles
Photo #5: DTLA ArtNight
Photo #6: Balloon Museum
Photo #7: Autry Museum
Photo #8: LACMA
Photo #9: LACMA
Photo #10: The Academy Museum
Photo #11: The Broad