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LA Art Week: Protests Rise Amid Ambitious Exhibitions
2/27/2026
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- Los Angeles Art Week last year offered a sober, community-focused atmosphere after wildfires.
- This year, the city faces protests against mass deportation and the closure of several galleries.
- Still, Art Week programming with Frieze Los Angeles remains ambitious, with ENZO and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) expansion highlighting L.A.'s dynamic art hub.
- Observer curates a list of 10 must-see exhibitions amid a busy openings calendar.
