The LA Art Show, the city's largest and longest-running art fair, marked its historic 30th anniversary with an exceptional showcase at the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 19-23, 2025. Under the leadership of Producer and Director Kassandra Voyagis, the show presented over 90 international galleries from countries including Europe, Ukraine, South Korea, Turkey, and Canada.
"Los Angeles is home to our show, it has always been. Our city has suffered and endured so much, and I just want to say that we stand with all Angelenos as we continue to recover and rebuild. We are deeply grateful this show could go on, with the city's support," said Voyagis during the opening celebrations. "I want to thank all the galleries, artists, and visitors who joined us for this milestone anniversary. Your participation made this celebration truly special, and we're already looking forward to welcoming everyone back in January 2026."
The fair launched with a memorable Opening Night Premiere hosted by actress and producer Jenna Dewan. The evening benefited two important initiatives - the American Heart Association's Life is Why™ Campaign, which received 15% of ticket proceeds, and the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund. Acclaimed LA muralist Robert Vargas and members of the LA County Fire Department walked the red carpet, with Vargas later painting a massive live mural titled "HEROES" in their honor.
The 30th anniversary edition featured strong Korean representation with over 10 galleries and who reported positive results and sales throughout the five-day fair. This robust international presence underscored the show's ongoing commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices.
Visitors to the show were greeted by Viktor Freso's impressive 30-foot "Bear Sculpture," serving as a powerful emblem of strength and resilience. Fredy Hadorn of Licht Feld Gallery (Switzerland), which specializes in paintings and video sculptures, stated: "It was a great show for us, garnering strong interest and sales." Bernard Markowicz of Markowicz Fine Art also saw positive results: "I was genuinely impressed to witness individuals who had lost their homes coming forward to share their experiences and purchase new artwork, embodying a spirit of hope and new beginnings."
Media coverage highlighted the show's commitment to the LA community, with GoodDay LA Fox News featuring interviews with Kassandra Voyagis, artist Daniel Yocum, and Robert Vargas. The LA Times spotlighted artists affected by recent fires, including Eric Zammit, whose studio was destroyed in the Eaton fire, and Bruce Lurie, whose gallery was lost during the Palisades fires.
DIVERSEartLA Retrospective
Under the curation of Marisa Caichiolo, the fair's non-commercial platform DIVERSEartLA presented a riveting eight-year retrospective, with each artwork symbolizing a crucial milestone that challenges the status quo, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the arts.
Artist Antuan Rodriguez's interactive installation "Left" or "Right" showcased punching bags portraying world leaders and tyrants, allowing attendees to channel their frustrations. Meanwhile, the Argentinian artistic duo Chiachio & Giannone (MOLAA) presented "Celebrating Diversity," a striking 120-foot-long textile pride flag previously paraded by more than 100 volunteers during the Long Beach Pride Parade.
Featured Exhibitions & Highlights
BUILDING BRIDGES ART EXCHANGE (LOS ANGELES): The "Breathing Resilience" exhibition featured poignant works by artists who lost homes or studios in the recent wildfires yet continue to create with unwavering determination.
GALLERY DANA BAY (DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA): Bernie Taupin CBE, songwriter and longtime collaborator of Elton John, unveiled a mixed media mural titled "The Wall," showcasing the American flag as a symbol of perseverance.
SNISARENKO GALLERY (UKRAINE): "She, Unbroken" paid homage to Ukrainian-born female artists who have lived through war, sharing their stories and strength through art.
DAPHNE ALAZRAKI FINE ART (NEW YORK): Artist Elizabeth Healey's remarkable life-sized dog sculpture "Bowie" crafted from quartz, stone, crystal, glass, ceramic and precious gems drew significant attention, as did abstract expressionist works from the 1950s and 1960s by artists such as Paul Wonner and Julian Schnabel.
LICHT FELD GALLERY (SWITZERLAND): Multidisciplinary artist Arch Hades featured her sculpture "Isle," honoring the island of San Michele in Veneto, with the inscription "poems are like gravestones, marking where love lies.
US HYBRID presented Colombian artist Julian Toro Duque's debut exhibition, demonstrating their commitment to combining technological innovation with artistic advancement.
Special Events & Programming
Throughout the five-day event, visitors experienced a variety of special programming:
Athletes for Life featured paintings by LeRoi and showcased works by student competition winners Chloe Im, Chloe Nam, and Lily Goldenhar
"Resonance of Love: A Water Blessing for LA" by Luchi Estevez brought together sound artists and healers for a ceremony celebrating the city's resilience
Musical entertainment was provided by DJs David Bollock, Ezra Luxe, and Lush Bunny
The LA Art Show is grateful to the American Heart Association, US Hybrid, and Athletes for Life for their collaboration on our 30th Anniversary edition.
As the LA Art Show looks ahead to its next chapter, we're pleased to announce that the 2026 edition is scheduled for January 7-11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
LA Art Show Proudly Supports the American Heart Association!
The LA Art Show is proud to once again partner with the American Heart Association (AHA) as our 2025 charity beneficiary. Together, we support the AHA’s mission to prevent death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke – two of the most significant health challenges in our society.
With a portion of every ticket purchase, the LA Art Show contributes to funding the mission of the American Heart Association – which includes CPR education, training and development of science-based CPR guidelines and techniques to help strengthen the chain of survival. Dedicated to working with passion and purpose in a people-centered way, the American Heart Association has had a tremendous impact on advancing knowledge about heart and brain health with the goal to providing everyone the chance for full, healthy life.
Athletes for Life featured paintings by LeRoi and showcased works by student competition winners Chloe Im, Chloe Nam, and Lily Goldenhar
"Resonance of Love: A Water Blessing for LA" by Luchi Estevez brought together sound artists and healers for a ceremony celebrating the city's resilience
Musical entertainment was provided by DJs David Bollock, Ezra Luxe, and Lush Bunny
The LA Art Show is grateful to the American Heart Association, US Hybrid, and Athletes for Life for their collaboration on our 30th Anniversary edition.
As the LA Art Show looks ahead to its next chapter, we're pleased to announce that the 2026 edition is scheduled for January 7-11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
LA Art Show Proudly Supports the American Heart Association!
The LA Art Show is proud to once again partner with the American Heart Association (AHA) as our 2025 charity beneficiary. Together, we support the AHA’s mission to prevent death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke – two of the most significant health challenges in our society.
With a portion of every ticket purchase, the LA Art Show contributes to funding the mission of the American Heart Association – which includes CPR education, training and development of science-based CPR guidelines and techniques to help strengthen the chain of survival. Dedicated to working with passion and purpose in a people-centered way, the American Heart Association has had a tremendous impact on advancing knowledge about heart and brain health with the goal to providing everyone the chance for full, healthy life.
On the cover: Viktor Freso's 30-foot "Bear Sculpture," commanding attention at the lobby entrance of the LA Art Show.
Source: LA Art Show
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