10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This August
Betye Saar’s wearable art, Alfredo Ramos Martínez’s mountain ranges, the world’s largest pop-up book, three South Asian artists redefine monumentality, and more.
In August, Los Angeles is hosting a variety of art shows that focus on intimate, personal, and everyday themes. Lisson Gallery is presenting Spencer Finch's torn-envelope interventions, while the Fowler Museum showcases textiles as memorials to underrepresented figures in history. The Echo Park restaurant Taix, now demolished, is commemorated for its unique atmosphere that catered to both longtime locals and Gen-Z creatives.
At Roberts Projects, a tribute to Betye Saar, a key figure in Los Angeles assemblage, highlights her lesser-known costume designs. Titled "Let's Get It On: The Wearable Art of Betye Saar," the exhibition features over 200 garments, photographs, and drawings from the 1950s to the 1970s. These pieces represent Saar's work for the Inner City Cultural Center, her family's Renaissance Pleasure Faire costumes, and her innovative use of found objects to address social issues with wit and humor.
Saar, who passed away at 99, was a groundbreaking artist who focused on Black and female representation in her art.
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