There has never been more worldwide attention on the creative culture of Los Angeles.
Each Week, ForYourArt highlights select cultural offerings throughout the week ahead to help you PLAN ForYourArt.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6
The Open Daybook
LACE (Hollywood)
Noon-9pm
The Open Daybook is a perpetual calendar, and compilation of original artwork by artists including Miranda July, David Rakoff, Jill Greenberg, and Mungo Thomson. To coincide with the book's release, the exhibition at LACE will feature over 180 original works for the book.
Wormholes
MOCA Grand Avenue (Downtown)
7-10pm
For the first installment of their three-month long Engagement Party residency, the League of Imaginary Scientists will explore space and time, activated by audience participation.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
Tom Peters performing Hanne Darboven's Wunschkonzert
Regen Projects (West Hollywood)
3-5pm
The first of three special musical performances where Tom Peters will preform Darboven's Wunschkonzert at Regen Projects. These performances allow visitors to simultaneously listen to Darboven's compositions and view his work. Additional performances will take place January 15th and 22nd, the exhibition is on view through January 29th.
Samba Class with Andrea Fraser
LAXART (Culver City)
2pm
One-time dance class with artist Andrea Fraser. Rsvp required, email lesleymoon@laxart.org to reserve a spot.
Culver City Gallery Openings
Culver City
6-10pm
Openings at galleries throughout Culver City for new exhibitions at Blum and Poe, Roberts & Tilton, Kaycee Olsen Gallery, Honor Fraser, Mark Moore Gallery, Kinkead Contemporary, Blythe Projects, Western Projects, Cardwell Jimmerson Contemporary Art, Maloney Fine Art, Corey Helford Gallery, Cherry and Martin, Parker Jones, Emma Gray HQ, China Art Object, and LeBasse Projects.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
The Power of Ten: Take a Chance on Art
SMMoA (Santa Monica)
4-7pm
A celebration to commemorate Elsa Longhauer's ten years of leadership at SMMoA. The evening will feature the opportunity to purchase chances to win original works by artists including: Edgar Arceneaux, John Baldessari, Edgar Bryan, Charles Gaines, Joe Goode, Roger Herman, George Herms, Salomon Huerta, Martin Kersels, Barbara Kruger, Kim McCarty, Rodney McMillian, Rebecca Morris, Ed Moses, Laura Owens, Raymond Pettibon, William Pope.L, Nancy Rubins, Allen Ruppersberg, Betye Saar, Peter Shire, Elias Sime, Simmons & Burke, Diana Thater, and more.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11
Mike Kelley
Gagosian Gallery (Beverly Hills)
6-8pm
Opening reception for an exhibition of new large-scale sculptures and videos by artist Mike Kelley.