Jeffrey Deitch — Attraction in Los Angeles

Jeffrey Deitch Gallery on Orange Drive in Los Angeles is one of the most dynamic spaces in the city and tonight’s visit for the opening of It Smells Like Girl confirmed why it remains essential. The gallery at 925 N. Orange Drive has the scale and clarity to showcase large works, yet the curation always feels intimate and purposeful.

The exhibition itself is both beautiful and provocative, a collaboration with Company Gallery in New York. It brings together over 30 women artists exploring ideas around hysteria, emotion, repression, performance, and power. Walking through the space, you feel each room asking new questions, balancing quiet reflection with bold confrontation. Nadia Lee Cohen’s installation centered on “Mother” was especially striking, pulling you into a hyper real world that is cinematic, unsettling, and unforgettable. Martine Syms and Juliana Huxtable also stood out with work that carried weight and urgency, tackling identity and representation in ways that demand attention.

One of the surprises for me was a charcoal work by Robert Longo rendered in such staggering detail it echoed the energy of a Pollock yet with total control of form. The contrast between the chaos of gesture and the precision of light and shadow was mesmerizing.

The crowd was as much a part of the experience as the art itself. The opening drew serious collectors, curators, and artists, the recognizable faces of the Los Angeles art scene, making the night feel like a cultural event. Deitch continues to create shows that matter, that leave you charged and inspired. It Smells Like Girl is a must see and Jeffrey Deitch Gallery is one of the city’s...

A free art gallery in weho showcasing some interesting artwork from local artists. No tickets needed, just walk in. Has other locations (different exhibits) around LA as well. Look online for the schedule. For this location, there’s an entrance in the front and the back, and garage parking close by. Very small gallery, two main rooms with tall ceilings. Gets busy on weekends. Right now the exhibit currently shows living paintings by Refik Anadol, beautiful kinetic digital artwork driven by data and AI. You’re not going to learn much reading the info but you get to enjoy some spectacular digital art. There’s also plenty to eat, drink, and check out in the area so you can make a day of your trip. The infinity room was very underwhelming and not worth the long line in my opinion (low res projections and dirty floor). Will definitely keep an eye out for events and come back....

Newest exhibit “Hello, my name is Nadia” was an amazing display of artistic expression! Half of the display was of the artist dressed as different characters and with trays in the center on a conveyor belt that told you about their personalities! The other half of the exhibit is the appreciation of various women bodies. Other parts had a movie theater seats with a movie showing a person watching us! The motel sign with a side window of a tenant inside and a street light that cast the atmosphere that you were observing everyday lives! Highly suggest taking the time and making the trip to the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery to see the work of art by...