Exploring LA Art Week 2026: Top Highlights from Frieze and Felix
Los Angeles Art Week has emerged as a vital event in the global art scene, showcasing the city’s growing importance as an art capital. From February 25 to March 1, 2026, this week-long celebration featured two key fairs: Frieze Los Angeles and the Felix Art Fair.
Frieze Los Angeles 2026
Now in its seventh edition, Frieze Los Angeles took place at the Santa Monica Airport. The event featured over 100 international and local galleries, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of contemporary art. A significant number of artists, collectors, and cultural figures attended.
Notable Exhibitions
- Sergio Miguel’s Solo Booth: The Company Gallery showcased ten works by Sergio Miguel, with a focus on 17th- and 18th-century techniques. A prominent piece featured a single bull, demonstrating controlled power.
- Sharif Farrag’s Presentation: At Jeffrey Deitch’s booth, Farrag’s multi-panel ceramics incorporated local flora and fauna, creating an immersive experience.
- Romany Eveleigh and Bice Lazzari: Richard Saltoun Gallery featured a curated display that emphasized minimalist abstraction, providing a quiet contrast in an otherwise busy fair.
- Naama Tsabar’s Interactive Sculptures: At Nazarian / Curcio, Tsabar’s felt sheets transformed into playable instruments, merging art with sound.
Felix Art Fair
Celebrated poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Felix Art Fair has transformed hotel cabins into vibrant gallery spaces. The historic venue, famous for its association with David Hockney, became an intimate backdrop for various exhibitions.
Featured Artists
- DIMIN Gallery: Showcased paintings by Kelli Vance, focusing on domestic scenes that critique femininity.
- Charles Hickey’s Solo Exhibition: Debuting within a cabana, Hickey’s work explored themes of memory and time through innovative materials.
- Emma Roche’s Whatcha Doing Again: Roche’s unique approach to painting frustrated traditional views, achieving a textured, textile-like appearance.
Other Notable Events
In addition to the fairs, several off-site exhibitions gained attention during LA Art Week. The Julia Stoschek Foundation presented a sprawling exhibition at the Variety Arts Theater, featuring works by contemporary legends like Marina Abramović and Arthur Jafa.
