[NoHo Arts District, CA] – This month’s LA Art blog features the LA Art Show and community support amidst fire recovery.

The LA Art Show is returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 19 to 23, 2025, marking its milestone 30th anniversary. This iconic event celebrates the city’s vital role in shaping the global art scene. In light of the recent tragic fires, organizers have chosen to move forward with the fair to support the local creative community. “As LA’s longest-standing art fair, our mission is clear: to uplift the artists and galleries that are integral to our cultural identity,” says Kassandra Voyagis, the fair’s director and producer. “Our decision is rooted in a strong commitment to help with healing and recovery, offering solace and support during these difficult times.”


In a special gesture of appreciation, the LA Art Show will offer free entry to firefighters and their families from February 20-23 as a thank you for their unwavering dedication to the city. Additionally, the fair will be making a donation to a charity focused on aiding the rebuilding efforts, with the exact recipient still being determined. Visitors will also have the chance to contribute online to this cause.


To honor the first responders, well-known LA artist Robert Vargas will create a monumental live mural, titled Heroes, during the Opening Night event. This tribute will celebrate the courage of those who have selflessly served the community while also embodying the enduring spirit of Los Angeles as it rises from adversity.
Building Bridges Art Exchange, a local initiative dedicated to fostering cultural exchange through art, will showcase works by artists who lost their homes and studios in the fires. All proceeds from the sale of these artworks will go directly to support the affected artists.

Global Art Highlights:
- DIVERSEartLA: Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, this non-commercial platform returns with an exhibition that reflects its transformative journey over the past eight years. The show is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, featuring works from eight notable art institutions.
- LICHT FELD GALLERY (Switzerland): Arch Hades, the multidisciplinary artist and bestselling poet who became the highest-paid living poet in 2021, will present her sculpture Isle, a tribute to the island of San Michele in Veneto.
- COLUMBIA ROAD GALLERY (London, UK): Bringing the vibrant energy of East London’s art scene to LA, this gallery will showcase works by Kate Boxer, Thomas Gosebruch, Hannah Ludnow, and Jonathan Schofield.
- SNISARENKO GALLERY (Ukraine): The exhibition She, Unbroken features the works of Ukrainian-born female artists who have endured the horrors of war. Their art speaks to resilience, strength, and perseverance.
- CORAL GALLERY (Miami): Roberto Vivo will present his sculptural pieces, including The Human Tribe Totem, a large-scale bronze sculpture that made its debut at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
- CASTERLINE|GOODMAN GALLERY (Aspen): Daniel Yocum, an emerging American artist known for his bold fusion of figurative abstraction and hip-hop influences, will showcase works that feature vibrant color schemes, dynamic shapes, and motifs such as cars and flowers.
- ART IN DONGSAN (South Korea): Sculptor Steel Che (Youngkwan Choi) will present his piece Steam Robot, which transforms industrial materials into striking sculptures, reflecting both his mastery of traditional techniques and innovative approach to modern art.
- DANUBIANA MUSEUM (Slovakia): Viktor Freso’s monumental Bear Sculpture, standing an impressive 30 feet tall, will welcome visitors at the entrance as a symbol of strength and resilience, setting an ambitious tone for the event.

For three decades, the LA Art Show has been committed to making art accessible to everyone, offering a broad range of artworks in various mediums and price points to appeal to both new collectors and established art lovers. Tickets are available at www.laartshow.com, and 15% of all ticket sales will be donated to the American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ campaign.


Tickets:
You can purchase tickets for the LA Art Show at www.laartshow.com.
Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.