'Made in LA' Exhibit at Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum is showcasing the work of 28 LA artists in one exhibit, featuring a range of artworks including paintings, sculptures, video installations, and mixed-medium creations.
One notable piece is an inflatable teddy bear sculpture visible to drivers on Wilshire Boulevard, which is also part of the exhibit.
The Backstory
This year's co-curators, Essence Harden and Paulina Pobocha, spent nearly a year exploring LA's art scene without predetermined ideas of what the show would be, ultimately selecting 28 artists to participate.
The Themes
The exhibit explores various themes, including LA's car culture, as well as topics of immigration, indigeneity, and identity, as Harden noted that "that's how many Angelenos experience art."
LA's car culture is a big theme, since, as Harden said, that's how many Angelenos experience art.
The exhibit is a unique opportunity to learn about and see the artworks of local LA artists, with the Hammer Museum putting on this big exhibit every two years.
Author's summary: Hammer Museum showcases 28 LA artists in 'Made in LA' exhibit.