Simone Leigh, co-presented in Los Angeles by LACMA and the California African American Museum (CAAM), is the first comprehensive survey of the richly layered work of this celebrated artist. LACMA’s presentation features approximately 20 years of Leigh’s production in ceramic, bronze, video, and installation.
Join us in celebrating the opening of this highly anticipated exhibition all week long with a LACMA Party on Wednesday, May 22, An Evening with Simone Leigh on Thursday, May 23, Member Previews, Thursday, May 23, through Saturday, May 25, and the Opening Celebration on Sunday, May 26.
Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting
Imagined Fronts: The Great War and Global Media
Vincent Valdez and Ry Cooder: El Chavez Ravine
Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall
Artist Selects: Silke Otto-Knapp, The Living We Are Doing, Always Among Others
Yassi Mazandi: Language of the Birds
LACMA × Snapchat: Monumental Perspectives (Collection III)
Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads
Mark Bradford: 150 Portrait Tone
Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Shafted)
Museum Hours
Monday and Tuesday: 11 am–6 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11 am–6 pm
Friday: 11 am–8 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–7 pm
Events
Member Monday | ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN, Korean Treasures, and More!
Mon, May 20 | 6:30–9 pm | LACMA
LACMA Party
Wed, May 22 | 6–8 pm | LACMA
Member Previews—Simone Leigh
Thu, May 23–Sat, May 25 | Museum hours | Resnick Pavilion | LACMA members only
An Evening with Simone Leigh
Thu, May 23 | 5 pm | California African American Museum
Jazz at LACMA: Katisse
Fri, May 24 | 6 pm | Smidt Welcome Plaza
Emmy Contenders Showcase—Queens and Post-Screening Conversation
Fri, May 24–Thu, May 30 | Online | LACMA members only
Boone Children's Gallery
Sat, May 25 | 11 am–5 pm | LACMA
Latin Sounds: Ozomatli
Sat, May 25 | 5 pm | Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater
Emmy Contenders Showcase—Red, White & Royal Blue and Post-Screening Conversation
Sat, May 25 | 7 pm | Online | LACMA members only
Andell Family Sundays—The Art of Simone Leigh (In Person)
Sun, May 26 | 12:30–3:30 pm | LACMA
Fiber Maker's Circle
Sun, May 26| 12:30–3:30 pm | LACMA
Simone Leigh Opening Celebration
Sun, May 26 | 12:30–3:30 pm | LACMA
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