10 Must-See Art Shows in Los Angeles This May
The art calendar for May in Los Angeles highlights notable retrospectives alongside fresh creations. At Karma, Richard Mayhew's 'Understory' (1960-2023) intertwines Abstract Expressionism with his cultural background. The Broad presents Yoko Ono's extensive retrospective, 'Music of the Mind,' spanning seven decades and featuring works like 'Cut Piece' (1964) and 'Wish Trees for Los Angeles' (1996). At David Zwirner and Marciano Art Foundation, 96-year-old Magdalena Suarez Frimkess showcases her art. Joe Brainard's 1975 matchbook miniatures are on display at Chris Sharp Gallery. Jeffrey Deitch honors Celeste Dupuy-Spencer with 'Burning in the Eyes of the Maker' posthumously. The California African American Museum highlights Gordon Parks's music, while Babst Gallery exhibits Harry Fonseca's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Coyote.' MutMuz Gallery celebrates Devo's 50 years, and Sprüth Magers marks '10 Years LA!' with nearly 60 artists. Corita Art Center’s 'Unordinary Days' spotlights 1960s Mary's Day Parades.
Key facts
- Richard Mayhew survey 'Understory' at Karma runs through May 30, spanning 1960 to 2023.
- Yoko Ono's 'Music of the Mind' at The Broad is her first solo museum show in Southern California, May 23–October 11.
- Magdalena Suarez Frimkess has two shows: at David Zwirner (through May 22) and Marciano Art Foundation (May 6–July 18).
- Joe Brainard's matchbook miniatures from 1975 are on view for the first time at Chris Sharp Gallery through May 23.
- Celeste Dupuy-Spencer's memorial exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch opened after her death on April 10, runs through May 30.
- Gordon Parks's musical works are featured at California African American Museum through September 13.
- Harry Fonseca's coyote-themed exhibition at Pacific Design Center runs through July 3.
- Devo photographic survey at MutMuz Gallery through June 20.
- Sprüth Magers' '10 Years LA!' runs May 15–August 8 with nearly 60 artists.
- Corita Art Center's 'Unordinary Days' runs through April 3, 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Mayhew
- Yoko Ono
- Magdalena Suarez Frimkess
- Michael Frimkess
- Shio Kusaka
- Joe Brainard
- Celeste Dupuy-Spencer
- Gordon Parks
- Harry Fonseca
- Deerstine Suehead
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Gerald Casale
- Bob Lewis
- Bob Gruen
- Chris Stein
- Chuck Statler
- Edward Colver
- Moshe Brakha
- Ruby Ray
- John Baldessari
- Bernd and Hilla Becher
- Jenny Holzer
- Robert Irwin
- Arthur Jafa
- Analia Saban
- Martine Syms
- Kaari Upson
- Corita Kent
- Justen LeRoy
- Mario Sprouse
Institutions
- Karma
- The Broad
- David Zwirner
- Marciano Art Foundation
- Chris Sharp Gallery
- Jeffrey Deitch
- California African American Museum
- Babst Gallery
- Pacific Design Center Design Gallery
- MutMuz Gallery
- Sprüth Magers
- Corita Art Center
- Tate Modern
- Shoshana Wayne Gallery
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Hauser & Wirth
- Immaculate Heart College
- The Gordon Parks Foundation
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Karma, 7351 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
- The Broad, 221 South Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles
- David Zwirner, 606 North Western Avenue, East Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Marciano Art Foundation, 4357 Wilshire Boulevard, Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles
- Chris Sharp Gallery, 5538 Santa Monica Boulevard, East Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Jeffrey Deitch, 7000 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
- California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles
- Pacific Design Center Design Gallery, 700 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
- MutMuz Gallery, 971 Chung King Road, Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Sprüth Magers, 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
- Corita Art Center, 811 Traction Avenue, Suite 3A, Downtown, Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- New York City
- Europe
- Kent State University
- Northern California
- East West Bank Plaza