Los Angeles art institutions are presenting a diverse slate of spring exhibitions. Highlights include a major retrospective of conceptual artist Michael Asher at the Museum of Contemporary Art, a sprawling group show on Chicanx photography at the Riverside Art Museum and the Cheech, and an exploration of the Black Arts Movement through photography at the Getty. Other notable shows feature Arshile Gorky's road trip-inspired works at Hauser & Wirth, an audiovisual film exhibition at the Variety Arts Theater, and a presentation of Steven Arnold's queer baroque aesthetics at Del Vaz Projects.
This season's programming underscores LA's position as a vital center for both historical reassessment and contemporary artistic practice. The exhibitions collectively highlight themes of identity, community, and material spirituality, offering deep dives into under-recognized artistic lineages—from Chicanx photographers to queer countercultural figures—while also re-examining the influence of pivotal modernists and conceptual artists on the city's artistic landscape.