Los Angeles is buzzing with art. The Frieze and Felix art fairs return to the city. This event marks a significant week for the art scene. The fairs run from February 25 to March 1, 2026. Frieze takes place at Santa Monica Airport. Felix is held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. These events draw galleries from around the world. They also showcase many Los Angeles artists and galleries. This year, the spotlight shines on five distinct artists. Their solo shows are creating considerable excitement.
David Salle’s West Coast Return
Artist David Salle is making a notable comeback. His exhibition “My Frankenstein” opens at Sprüth Magers gallery. This is his first solo show in Los Angeles since 1997. Salle is a leading postmodern painter. He masterfully combines diverse imagery. His work draws from pop culture and art history. Salle’s paintings feature juxtapositions. They integrate different styles into unified compositions. His art creates dynamic and resonant visual experiences. The exhibition runs from February 24 to April 18, 2026.
Nancy Holt’s Dialogue with Architecture
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture hosts “Nancy Holt: Light and Shadow Poetics.” This exhibition is at the Schindler House. It explores how art and architecture shape perception. Nancy Holt (1938–2014) studied perception for decades. Her work links language, light, sound, and the environment. The exhibition places her art in conversation with the Schindler House. Key works include “California Sun Signs” (1972). It examines the word “sun” in California’s landscape. The show also features audio pieces and films about her famous “Sun Tunnels”. This exhibition is open from February 25 to May 24, 2026.
Ellsworth Kelly’s Vibrant Palettes
Matthew Marks Gallery presents “Ellsworth Kelly: The Naming of Colors.” This show features nine important paintings. They date from 1953 to 2004. Kelly’s art is known for its exploration of color and form. He distilled observations into geometric designs. His bold use of color was once controversial. Kelly stated his work was about “the naming of colors”. The earliest piece, “Red Yellow Blue White and Black” (1953), uses distinct colored panels. Other works highlight his chromatic relationships. The exhibition runs from February 26 to April 4, 2026.
Monica Majoli’s Feminist Gaze
Hoffman Donahue gallery displays the work of Monica Majoli. Her practice often examines physicality and consciousness. She uses documentary images to explore the human form. Majoli’s work delves into intersubjectivity and temporality. She has had solo shows in major art cities. Her current Los Angeles exhibition is from February 24 to April 4, 2026.
Ebony L. Haynes Curates Raymond Saunders
David Zwirner gallery features “Raymond Saunders: Notes from LA.” This exhibition is curated by Ebony L. Haynes. It is the first Los Angeles exhibition for Saunders in over a decade. Raymond Saunders (1934–2025) spent much of his life in Oakland. His art often uses found objects and varied materials. Saunders’s assemblage-style paintings blend formal training with personal experience. He often started with a black background and white chalk, a nod to his teaching career. The exhibition runs from February 24 to April 25, 2026.
This collection of shows puts a spotlight on Los Angeles. It highlights both established and influential artists. The Frieze and Felix fairs amplify this cultural moment. News of these exhibitions signals a dynamic art landscape. These artists offer diverse viewpoints. They engage audiences with compelling visual dialogues. Los Angeles is alive with artistic energy.
