The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and LAUNCH LA have partnered to present 'P.O.V. (Point of View),' an exhibition featuring 37 works by 29 artists selected from a statewide California open call. The call, expanded from Southern California to the entire state in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States, drew 851 submissions from over 215 artists. The jury, including TeaYoun Kim-Kassor of Otis College of Art and Design and Paul Loya of the Long Beach Museum of Art, chose works that explore diverse perspectives shaped by immigration and diasporic experiences. The exhibition runs from June 25 through July 16 at KCCLA's second-floor gallery, with cash prizes awarded to top artists.
This exhibition matters because it amplifies underrepresented voices and fosters cross-cultural dialogue through visual art, directly addressing themes of identity, belonging, and multiple perspectives in a diverse society. By expanding the open call statewide for the U.S. semiquincentennial, KCCLA and LAUNCH LA demonstrate a commitment to supporting artists from varied cultural backgrounds and creating platforms for meaningful community engagement. The partnership also highlights the role of cultural institutions in promoting empathy and mutual respect amid ongoing national conversations about diversity and inclusion.