Hammer Museum Reveals Lineup for 2025 Made in L.A. Biennial

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The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled the schedule for the much-awaited Made in L.A. biennial, taking place from October to early January 2026. Featuring 27 artists, this exhibition will prioritize those based in and around the greater LA region.

For the seventh iteration of this biennial event, curators Essence Harden and Paulina Pobocha assembled a collective of artists from different generations who work in diverse mediums. Highlights among the showcased pieces are an exhibition by renowned conceptual artist John Knight, architectural investigations led by Jerald Cooper, founder of Hood Century Modern, a dance piece by Will Rawls, and a theatrical performance by Leila Weinraub and avant-garde team New Theater Hollywood, comprising Max Pitegoff and Calla Henkel.

This year’s theme is still undisclosed, but the curators emphasize that the vibrant energy and personality of the city will run through all the pieces as a common motif. In their joint statement, they mentioned, “From the beginning, our main goal was to immerse ourselves in art, to explore it extensively. We aimed to gain insights from artists and create an exhibition based on those encounters.

Throughout our show, numerous concepts are being discussed, mirroring the variety of materials. However, a significant portion of our work revolves around exploring one’s connection with the city of Los Angeles. This city isn’t just a myth or a single entity; it means different things to different people. Its chaotic, disorderly nature might be its most defining characteristic.

See the full list of participating artist below:

David Alekhuogie, Michael Donte, Greg Breda, Widline Cadet, Carl Cheng, Jerald “Coop” Cooper, Ali Eyal, Hanna Hur, John Knight, Kristy Luck, Patrick Martinez, Beaux Mendes, Na Mira, Max Pitegoff and Calla Henkel, along with Pat O’Neill, Will Rawls, Brian Rochefort, Amanda Ross-Ho, Gabriela Ruiz, Alake Shilling, Nicole-Antonia Spagnola, Mike Stoltz, Peter Tomka, Freddy Villalobos, Kelly Wall, Leilah Weinraub, and Bruce Yonemoto are all associated with Black House Radio or New Theater Hollywood.

In 2025, the Hammer Museum will exhibit the Made in L.A. collection from October 5th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026. For additional details and updates regarding this event, please visit the museum’s official website.

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2025-01-31 23:26