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Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMichael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Lost. Found. Returned.
See Lost. Found. Returned. in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Art in Los Angeles the Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026
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The 10 best art picks in LA the weekend of Oct 16–18
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- Lost. Found. Returned. — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
- Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
- David Lynch: LA — On view September 19–December 23 · Mid-City
- California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton — On view September 19–February 7, 2027 · Free · Studio City
- Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO — Opens Sunday, September 20 · Miracle Mile
- Alexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae — Opens Sunday, September 20 · Free · Bunker Hill
- Ben Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails — On view September 19–October 31 · Arts District
- Past Time / Crownsprouting / Vessels / Private Life at Commonwealth and Council — On view September 19–October 25 · Koreatown
- In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca — On view September 20–January 3, 2027 · Free · Bunker Hill
- Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMichael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#1On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMichael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#2
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRobert F. Tobler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
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#2On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRobert F. Tobler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOdilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
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Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireOn view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm
David Lynch: LA
See David Lynch: LA in Los Angeles this weekend.
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#3On view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm · Limited Run
Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#4
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyOn view September 19, 2026–February 7, 2027; museum open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pmFree
California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton
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#4On view September 19, 2026–February 7, 2027; museum open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm · Limited Run
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyCalifornia Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton
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LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOpens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through March 7, 2027
Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO
More than 100 textiles reveal Reiko Sudō and Nuno’s mix of craft and innovation.
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#5Opens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through March 7, 2027 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsTextile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO
More than 100 textiles reveal Reiko Sudō and Nuno’s mix of craft and innovation.
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MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOpens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through January 3, 2027FREE
Alexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae
Apóstol’s first Los Angeles presentation recasts power through staged political portraits.
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#6Opens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictAlexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae
Apóstol’s first Los Angeles presentation recasts power through staged political portraits.
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Night Gallery, Arts DistrictOn view September 19–October 31, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 11am–6pm
Ben Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails
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#7On view September 19–October 31, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 11am–6pm · Limited Run
Night Gallery, Arts DistrictBen Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails
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Commonwealth and Council, KoreatownOn view September 19–October 25, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 10am–5pm
Past Time / Crownsprouting / Vessels / Private Life at Commonwealth and Council
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#8On view September 19–October 25, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 10am–5pm · Limited Run
Commonwealth and Council, KoreatownPast Time / Crownsprouting / Vessels / Private Life at Commonwealth and Council
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MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGrandave-1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view September 20, 2026–January 3, 2027MOCA Grand Avenue general adm…
In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca
MOCA's newest collection show features several LA artists and hints at where it is headed.
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#9On view September 20, 2026–January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGrandave-1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIn These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca
MOCA's newest collection show features several LA artists and hints at where it is headed.
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Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
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#10On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideStendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
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LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireOn view through Nov 8, 2026
Christina Quarles: Now We’re There (And We’ Only Just Begun)
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#11On view through Nov 8, 2026 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireChristina Quarles: Now We’re There (And We’ Only Just Begun)
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEden, Janine and Jim from New York City · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view September 26, 2026–July 25, 2027Museum admission: adults $25
The Horror Show
See The Horror Show in Los Angeles this weekend.
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#12On view September 26, 2026–July 25, 2027 · Limited Run
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEden, Janine and Jim from New York City · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons#13
GRAMMY Museum, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOn view September 2, 2026–February 22, 2027; museum open Thursday–MondayIncluded with museum admissio…
Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled
See Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled in Los Angeles this weekend.
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#13On view September 2, 2026–February 22, 2027; museum open Thursday–Monday · Limited Run
GRAMMY Museum, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOlivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled
See Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOn view September 20–December 6, 2026$10 add-on plus museum genera…
Spider Pavilion
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#14On view September 20–December 6, 2026 · Limited Run
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyOn view September 20, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Included with admission: Frid…
Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead
See Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead in Los Angeles this weekend.
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#15On view September 20, 2026–March 1, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Limited Run
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyLaura Aguilar: Day of the Dead
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Marciano Art Foundation, Mid-WilshireOn view September 18, 2026 through February 27, 2027; Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Free and open to the public
Pierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands
Pierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16On view September 18, 2026 through February 27, 2027; Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. · Limited Run
Marciano Art Foundation, Mid-WilshirePierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands
Pierre Leguillon: Ads & Brands has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Sprueth Magers LA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireOn view September 11–December 19, 2026
John Baldessari: Sculptures
John Baldessari: Sculptures has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#17On view September 11–December 19, 2026 · Limited Run
Sprueth Magers LA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireJohn Baldessari: Sculptures
John Baldessari: Sculptures has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Broad, Downtown LANow on view; no closing date announcedFree general admission
Featured Installation of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Featured Installation of Jean-Michel Basquiat has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Now on view; no closing date announced · Limited Run
The Broad, Downtown LAFeatured Installation of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Featured Installation of Jean-Michel Basquiat has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Hammer Museum, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOn view through Oct 25, 2026Free general admission
Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II
Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#19On view through Oct 25, 2026 · Limited Run
Hammer Museum, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFive Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II
Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Marciano Art Foundation, KoreatownOn view September 18, 2026–February 27, 2027Free
Tacita Dean: FILM
Tacita Dean: FILM has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20On view September 18, 2026–February 27, 2027 · Limited Run
Marciano Art Foundation, KoreatownTacita Dean: FILM
Tacita Dean: FILM has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Dec 6, 2026
Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise
Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#21On view through Dec 6, 2026 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise
Pablo Picasso—Portraits in Disguise has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Broad, Downtown LANow on view; no closing date announcedFree general admission
Featured Installation of Takashi Murakami
Featured Installation of Takashi Murakami has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Now on view; no closing date announced · Limited Run
The Broad, Downtown LAFeatured Installation of Takashi Murakami
Featured Installation of Takashi Murakami has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Hammer Museum, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view September 27, 2026–February 28, 2027 · Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Free museum admission
Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines
A survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
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#23On view September 27, 2026–February 28, 2027 · Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · Limited Run
Hammer Museum, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHuguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines
A survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
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Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOn view through Jan 3, 2027Free general admission
Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles
Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24On view through Jan 3, 2027 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideEvery Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles
Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best art in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026: 60 picks, refreshed weekly.
