April in Los Angeles features a diverse array of art exhibitions, from major institutional retrospectives to politically charged group shows. Highlights include a 60-year retrospective of the influential printmaking studio Gemini G.E.L. at its own space, a survey of the Grunwald Center at the Hammer Museum, and shows celebrating LA performance art icons Bob & Bob and Rachel Rosenthal. The month also sees a newly discovered collection of matchbook miniatures by Joe Brainard and Dave Muller's work on social connection at ArtCenter.
Several shows carry significant cultural and political weight. 'Shuhūd (Witnesses)' at Monte Vista Projects presents portraits of over 150 Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza, serving as a memorial and fundraiser. The Gemini G.E.L. retrospective underscores the workshop's pivotal role in LA's art history through collaborations with giants like Rauschenberg and Hockney. Together, these exhibitions highlight the city's artistic legacy while engaging with urgent contemporary issues.