LACMA Tours Highlight Queer Artists in Modern Art Collection
LACMA is hosting Visible and Vibrant: LGBTQ+ Artists in LACMA’s Collection tours on June 12 and June 26, 2026, exploring queer histories in the Modern Art Galleries. The tours feature works by Frida Kahlo, Beauford Delaney, David Hockney, Alice Rahon, and Ellsworth Kelly. Kahlo's "Weeping Coconuts" (1951) reflects her bisexuality and disability. Delaney's portrait of Claude McKay (1944) connects to Harlem Renaissance queer figures. Hockney's "California Copied From 1965 Painting in 1987" depicts gay life in Los Angeles. Rahon's "Juggler" (1946) embodies her bisexuality and independence. Kelly's "Blue Curve III" (1972) expands notions of queer art. The tours are free with admission and are the last of the season before fall.
Key facts
- Visible and Vibrant tours occur June 12 and June 26, 2026.
- Tours are free with museum admission.
- Five featured artists: Frida Kahlo, Beauford Delaney, David Hockney, Alice Rahon, Ellsworth Kelly.
- Kahlo's 'Weeping Coconuts' (1951) depicts pain and bisexuality.
- Delaney's portrait of Claude McKay (1944) ties to Harlem Renaissance queer figures.
- Hockney's 'California Copied From 1965 Painting in 1987' shows gay life in LA.
- Rahon's 'Juggler' (1946) reflects her bisexuality and independence.
- Kelly's 'Blue Curve III' (1972) expands queer art definitions.
Entities
Artists
- Frida Kahlo
- Beauford Delaney
- Claude McKay
- David Hockney
- Alice Rahon
- Valentine Penrose
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Robert Indiana
- James Baldwin
Institutions
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- New York
- London
- United Kingdom
- California
- Mexico
- India
- France