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Helen Molesworth Curates LA Group Show at David Zwirner

exhibition · 2026-06-23

At David Zwirner, 'California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)' is a group exhibition organized by Helen Molesworth, taking place at the gallery located at 606 N Western Avenue in Los Angeles. This exhibition showcases a variety of contemporary artists from the local scene, examining the impact of Los Angeles' unique 'terroir' on their creations. The term 'terroir', which originates from the world of wine, signifies how a particular geography or ecosystem shapes a sense of place. In contrast to the Light and Space artists from the 1960s and 1970s, who focused on industrial materials and polished surfaces to investigate perception, this exhibition highlights a new generation of artists active in the city today.

Key facts

  • David Zwirner is presenting the exhibition.
  • The exhibition is titled 'California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)'.
  • Helen Molesworth is the curator.
  • The exhibition is at David Zwirner's 606 N Western Avenue location in Los Angeles.
  • The show features a selection of artists from LA's contemporary arts scene.
  • The exhibition considers how the 'terroir' of Los Angeles affects the work.
  • The term 'terroir' is borrowed from wine connoisseurship.
  • The show contrasts with 1960s-70s Light and Space artists.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • David Zwirner

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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