Written by Kimberly Henry, Staff Writer for UNSUGARCOATED Media, Edited by Aalia Lanius, Senior Editor

The LA Art Show returns in 2023 to represent our modern world—globe spanning, diverse, and preoccupied with the climate crisis, aiming to inspire important social conversations and thrill visitors with exhibitions from around the world.

Taking place Feb. 15th through the 19th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Art Show continues its tradition as LA’s largest and longest running art fair, as well as its charitable partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While bringing back themes and principles of years past, the 28th edition of the LA Art Show also expands its scope according to the show’s producer and director, Kassandra Voyagis. “At the LA this year, we are thrilled to have a larger international presence than ever, ensuring conversations are expansive and inclusive, nuanced and bold,” she said in a statement.

That expanded international presence comes in particular from the show’s increased focus on east Asian galleries. 2023 will be the first year that among the “Modern + Contemporary” and “European” Pavilions the LA Art Show will feature a “Japanese Pavilion.” This will also be the first LA Art Show to feature over ten South Korean Galleries, including JJ Art and LP Gallery.

The 28th edition of the LA Arts Show also sees the return of the popular “DIVERSEartLA,” an educational program curated by Marisa Caichiolo. For the second year in a row, DIVERSEartLA will focus on the theme of climate crisis with an addition this year from Mexican artist Alfredo de Stefano whose desertscape photography places human figures in the vast swaths of sand and sky that characterize global deserts.

Photo Provided by LA Art Show

For DIVERSEartLA curator, Caichiolo, the tie between the art world and the climate crisis are clear. “Explaining the science of climate change, we can all better understand its effects on our areas and support climate action,” Caichiolo said in a statement. “By contextualizing through immersive experiences and installations, we can all work together on solutions.”

Previous shows have honored different ethnic backgrounds with pieces and installations. It will be interesting to see how this year’s event continues to confront the complex challenges of our global climate crisis, as well as imagine solutions.

LA Art Show 2023 highlights will include:

• Modern + Contemporary: the largest section at the LA Art Show exhibits a vast selection of contemporary painting, illustration and sculpture from galleries in Los Angeles, the Pacific Rim and around the world.
• The European Pavilion: dedicated to European galleries, the European Pavilion returns for 2023, showcasing curated exhibitions that highlight contemporary movements and stylistic developments in Europe.
• The Japanese Pavilion: new this year, introducing more than 10 galleries from Japan.
• Contemporary digital art: As the first live show to showcase the NFT craze two years ago, LA Art Show will continue to introduce attendees to the incredible trend in digital art, showcasing more eye-catching art trends.

LA Art Show 2022 VIP’s, from left to right, Robert Baek, Aalia Lanius, Kate Hancock, Daniel Robbins and Manny Linx

The LA Art Show creates one of the largest international art fairs in the United States, providing an exciting immersive, insider art experience to sponsors, their select guests and VIP clients. The show attracts an elite roster of national and international galleries, acclaimed artists, highly regarded curators, architects, design professionals, along with discerning collectors.

UNSUGARCOATED Media was invited as press and attended the 2022 LA Art Show. As a result, we were able to share the experience via social media. We will be in attendance this year and will be sure to share our thoughts once again. We highly encourage anyone interested in art to attend in person and experience the value that this event provides to the Los Angeles community. Please visit www.LAArtShow.com to learn more and purchase tickets.