The Los Angeles art scene is preparing for a major surge of activity anchored by the return of Frieze Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1. The week features a dense schedule of satellite fairs including the inaugural West Coast edition of Indianapolis’s Butter Fine Art Fair, the boutique Post-Fair in a historic Art Deco post office, and the poolside Felix Art Fair at the Hollywood Roosevelt. Major gallery presentations include James Turrell at Pace, Sam Gilliam at David Kordansky, and a high-profile opening for Christina Quarles at Hauser & Wirth.
This period represents the most significant week in the Southern California art market, drawing international collectors and curators to the city. The 2025 edition is notable for its emphasis on equity and community-driven initiatives, such as Butter's model of giving 100% of sales proceeds to Black artists and the Silencio residency bridging the gap between the Parisian nightlife scene and L.A. institutions like LACMA.