DTLA ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: LA ART SHOW RECAP
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LA ART SHOW RECAP
REVEALS THE SHOW'S HUGE SUCCESS
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mong the first events to return live to the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Art Show wrapped up with a special summer edition of the fair with half the attendance but double the sales.
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s one of the most popular art fairs, the LA Art Show was limited to hosting only 30,000 out of its usual 65,000 guests but stood fast in showcasing up to 150 galleries and museums from around the globe, whether in person or digitally. However, the decreased capacity certainly did not diminish the experience. Despite being postponed for seven months, LA Art Show once again created one of the largest international art fairs in the United States, providing an exciting, immersive, insider art experience for all in attendance. The celebration, hosted by international pop star Rita Ora, was held in conjunction with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for a celebration of art and charitable components.
Attendees ranged from trendsetters, influencers to alpha consumers, who Attracting an elite roster of national and sought to experience the newest and the international galleries, acclaimed artists, best in all areas of art, design, technology highly regarded curators, architects, design professionals, along with discerning and travel. collectors, this innovative, exceptional cultural environment attracted executives The event kicked off with a visit from Mayor Eric Garcetti, celebrating both and board members of Southern the return of the show and the 50th California businesses, state, county, and anniversary of the Los Angeles Convention municipal government representatives, Center, followed by a successful opening as well as leaders of the region’s cultural night complete with red carpet. institutions.
Throughout the event, excitement was palpable, with an air of festivity from the outfits to the assumed smiles under everyone’s masked faces. The exhilaration continued throughout the weekend, heightened by a surprise visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger to the delight of the galleries. This special LA Art Show Summer Edition was the idea of the new director, Kassandra Voyagis. Having been met with such success and resounding positive feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike, the show organizers couldn’t feel more hopeful about the state of art fairs post-pandemic. Those who missed the show or who attended and are already experiencing LA Art Show withdrawals do not have to wait long. LA Art Show returns January 19-23, 2022, meaning there’s less than a sixmonth wait!
