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In a joyous celebration of art, the L.A. Art Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center July 29- August 1 and will again feature a vast array of paintings, sculpture, multi-media to the delight of collectors and appreciators from near and far. The 4-day extravaganza is the most comprehensive international contemporary art show in America. More than 200,000 square feet of exhibition space is committed today ’ s prominent galleries. These domestic and international galleries, beyond their booths, curate special exhibits that are at the forefront of the burgeoning contemporary art movement. The fair offers an extraordinary array of works and experiences in its specialized sections of modern and contemporary art.

Arena Cinelounge

6464 Sunset Blvd. (323) 924-1644. Hollywood’ s initimate art house presents new and classic feature films every night. Private cinema bookings. www.arenascreen.com

Artplex Gallery

7377 Beverly Blvd. (323) 452-9628. www.artspacewarehouse.com

Artspace Warehouse

7358 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-7020. www.artspacewarehouse.com

Barnsdall Art Park

4800 Hollywood Blvd. Includes L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’ s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Art Center. www.barnsdall.org (See PLACES)

Michael Benevento

3712 Beverly Blvd. (323) 874-6400. www.beneventolosangeles.com

Tanya Bonakdar Gallery

1010 N Highland Ave. (323) 380-7172. www.tanyabonakdargallery.com

Corita Art Center

5515 Franklin Ave. (323) 450-4650. The Joyous Revolutionary, a chronological overview of activist, artist, teacher and former nun Corita Kent. Reservations recommended. www.corita.org

Deitch Projects Gallery

925 N Orange Drive. (323) 925-3000. Former MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch returns to LA with a gallery for museum-scale exhibitions.deitch.com/los-angeles

Fahey/Klein Gallery

148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. www.faheykleingallery.com

Gallery 1988

7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 937-7088. www.nineteeneightyeight.com

Gallery 825 (LA Art Association)

825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. Founded in 1925, LAAA has launched the art careers of many celebrated artists and played a central role in the formation of Los Angeles' arts community. www.laaa.orgLACE: Tanya Aguin ̃ iga, Metabolizing the Border, 2020. Photo by Gina Clyne.

Meliksetian |Briggs: Yifan Jiang Plaza Monkeys, 2020, oil on canvas

Gemini G.E.L.

8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. www.geminigel.com

Hamilton-Selway Fine Art

8678 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-1711. www.hamiltonselway.com

Japan House

6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 2. (800) 516-0565. An innovative project of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, fosters awareness and appreciation for Japan around the world by showcasing the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, technology, and more. www.japanhouse.com

Kohn Gallery

1227 N. Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311. www.kohngallery.com

KP Projects Gallery

633 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. www.kpprojects.net

LA><ART

7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. www.laxart.org

Launch Gallery

170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. www.launchla.org

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko. www.laluzdejesus.com

Leica Gallery Los Angeles

8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. www.leicagalleryla.com

Libertine

6817 Melrose Ave. (213) 454-0995. www.libertine.org

Los Angeles Center of Photography

1515 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows. www.lacphoto.org

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)

6522 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 957-1777. Cutting-edge multi-media exhibitions. Thru Aug 14: Intergalactix: Against Isolation/contra el aislamiento is an exhibition that brings together artworks examining the violence that is generated from physical and conceptual borders, and severe immigration policies. www.welcometolace.org

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG)

4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs in Barnsdall Park. www.lamag.org

M+B

612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 550-0050. www.mbart.com

Mak Center at the Schindler House

835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio (1922). www.makcenter.org

Matthew Marks Gallery

1062 North Orange Grove and 7818 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-1830. www.matthewmarks.com

Meliksetian | Briggs

313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Gallery exhibits international contemporary art since 2012. Exclusive representative of the Estate of Bas Jan Ader. www.meliksetianbriggs.com

Nino Mier Gallery

7277 Santa Monica Blvd. (#1)/7313 Santa Monica Blvd. (#2)/1107 Greenacre Ave. (323) 498-5957. Three West Hollywood locations. www.miergallery.com

Morrison Hotel Gallery

1200 Alta Loma Rd. (310) 881-6025. Features inspiring and iconic images of famous musicians. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Moskowitz Bayse

743 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 790-4882. www.moskowitzbayse.com

Mr. Musichead

7420 Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-0042. Celebrating 20 years! The first gallery in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to the art and images of music. www.mrmusichead.com

Shulamit Nazarian

616 N La Brea Ave. (310) 281-0961. www.shulamitnazarian.com

New Image Art

7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. www.newimageartgallery.com Mr. Musichead: Elton John rockin ’ at Dodger Stadium 1975 Photo by Terry O’Neill

Nonaka-Hill

720 N Highland Ave. (323) 450-9409. www.nonaka-hill.com

Overduin & Co.

6693 Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-3600. www.overduinandco.com

Pacific Design Center

8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. www.pacificdesigncenter.com

Radiant Space

1444 N Sierra Bonita Ave. (323) 522-4496. www.radiantspacela.com

Regen Projects

6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. www.regenprojects.com

George Stern Fine Arts: George Robert Sherriff (1860-1934) Malibu Coast. c.1925 Oil on Canvas, 213⁄4 " x 291⁄2 "

Diane Rosenstein Gallery

831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. www.dianerosenstein.com

George Stern Fine Arts

501 N Robertson Blvd. (310) 276-2600. Specializes in California Impressionism and American Scene painting. www.sternfinearts.com

Louis Stern Fine Arts

9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. www.louissternfinearts.com

Steve Turner Contemporary

6830 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-6830. www.steveturner.la

VSF (Various Small Fires)

812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. www.vsf.la

H Ho ol ll ly yw wo oo od d’ ’ s s B Ba ac ck k! !

S Summer is here,and Hollywood is reopening after the long months of lockdown.We have selected a few of the best experiences in the central Hollywood area, so check online before you go, and be aware that COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures are in place.

Griffith Park

The 4,210-acre Griffith Park never closed to walkers, and Park Superintendent Stefanie Smith says that “hiking exploded during the pandemic, with more people than ever making use of the 53 miles of trails. Family picnicking was a big hit too, especially with the beaches closed. ”

Now the park’ s many attractions—pony rides, the Travel Town railway museum, the LA Zoo, the much-loved antique Merry-Go-Round—are back,with the Griffith Observatory due to open in late June.The Greek Theatre will continue its 1950s throwback as a drive-in movie theatre for a least a couple more months,with live music shows planned beginning in August.

Hollywood Bowl/Ford Theatre

They delighted us with online concerts over the last year, but music fans will be keen to get back into these open-air auditoriums,as is “the dude ”Gustavo Dudamel,who is conducting the LA Phil. “We all feel a profound sense of joy and gratitude to be able to once again share music with you, ” he said of the upcoming season.

Enjoy pop, rock, soundtracks, jazz, bossa nova, funk and fireworks at the legendary Bowl, while opposite at the Ford you can alsofinddanceperformances,folk,drumming,andtheImprovised Shakespeare Company (July 31). “We wanted this season to be a celebration,bringingcommunitiestogetherthatmakeLosAngeles unlike any other city, ” said Cynthia Fuentes,Director ofThe Ford.

Japan House LA

At the Hollywood and Highland complex,their two floors and 14,000 square feet welcome visitors seven days a week (with reservations) to showcases of Japanese art, food, design and technology.

Reconnecting: A Vision of Unity is Kengo Kito ’ s first U.S. exhibition,and he uses hula hoops to create a unified structure, symbolizing the interconnectedness of humanity.After the unprecedented challenges of this past year,we have all been yearning to reconnect, and we hope that the playfulness of this will help lift the spirits of our visitors, ” said Japan House LA president,Yuko Kaifu.

Hollywood Museum

Memorabilia from American movies and television in the distinctive Max Factor Building. An exciting exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be on view this summer.

According to Museum ’ s president Danielle Dadigan,who also serves as president of Hollywood’ s Historic Trust. “This exhibit is

Interactive Van Gogh Exhibit opens in the former Amoeba Records site on July 31. Michael Brosilow Photo

by James Bartlett

extraordinary when you see so many names andfacesofthestarswhohavereceivedtheir star on the Walk of Fame over the years.I’ m grateful that many have donated items to be displayed at the Museum.

Pantages Theatre

A luxury 1930 movie palace that was fully renovated at the turn of the 21st century in order to recapture its vintage style, its General Manager Jeff Loeb said:

“After holding our curtain for an unprecedented 523 days, Broadway is coming backtoHollywood,andwecouldn ’timagine a bigger celebration than hosting Lim Manuel Miranda ’ s smash-hit Hamilton.We have been working hard to make sure everyone can safely return and sit shoulder-toshoulder in the grand auditorium, and we look forward welcoming everyone into ‘The Room Where It Happens. ’”

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

In 1927 four brothers took a risk on The Jazz Singer, a movie that saw characters speaking on screen for the first time. The rest is history,and the tours today look behind-the-scenes at Warner Bros., where you will drive through and walk aroundsome famous sets, sit on Batman ’ s bike or the Friends sofa in Central Perk,and watch and wonder as you learn about the magic of the movies.They might even be shooting a few scenes for the next blockbuster.(Reopening scheduled for summer).

New Attractions Opening

Pink Floyd:Their Mortal Remains at the Vogue Multicultural Museum

The 1935 Vogue Theatre was recently reimagined as a museum,and will be opening its first exhibition on August 3.A huge,

Pink Floyd Exhibit at the Vogue Theatre immersive,audio expedition of Pink Floyd’ s place in history,art and culture from the 1960s and beyond,it features unreleased recordings,instruments,props,pictures,videos,unknown scribbles and personal mementos from the British cult band.

“This will be a really exciting opportunity for people to come together to experience music, culture, design and innovation, all principles that Pink Floyd represent in their music, ” said promoter Diego Gonzalez. Keep an eye out for the flying pig!

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit arrives in Los Angeles after wowing millions in Paris and Toronto and settles in Hollywood in the former Amoeba Records building.With 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’ s paintings,guests will wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color illuminating the mind of the genius. Designed and conceived by Massimiliano Siccardi with soundtrack by Luca Longobardi who pioneered immersive digital art experiences in France. Exhibit is scheduled to open July 31. DH