Contemporary Painting, Illustration, Sculpture from Around the World Comes to Los Angeles

By Rachel Ganz

On Wednesday evening January 19, 2022, the gorgeous model Kaia Gerber dazzled the Red Carpet with her beauty at The LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was the host for the event which benefits the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital .St Jude's Research Hospital is a world leader in treating and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their mission is finding cures and saving children

The LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party from 7-11 pm was graced with many celebrities, actors and actresses including Reid Scott, Janice Dickenson, Eva LaRue, Evan Ross, Josh Henderson, Kate Linder, Mia Dagher, Michael Drayer, Cinthya Carmona, Skye Aurelia Elspeth Keller, and many others. There was delicious hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages and access to an elegant VIP Lounge

The LA Art Show featuring over 80 galleries internationally and from around the country takes over 180, 000 square feet of space at the South Hall at the LA Convention Center. The show's largest selection of programing displays the tremendous spectrum of contemporary Painting, illustration, sculpture from around the world.

LA Art Show director Kassandra Voyagis, successfully brought the creative community back together while following all city and CDC protocols to provide a safe and enjoyable location to start and celebrate the 2022 LA art season.

The LA Art Show donates 50,000 square feet to '' DIVERSEartLA " a special programing section dedicated to nurturing the creative energy of international collectors, artists, curators, museums and non-profits by joining them directly with patrons in Los Angeles.

It is curated by the talented Marisa Caichiolo.

This year's exhibition will explore and discuss the global climate crisis and possible clarifications and solutions. The European Pavilion showcases the European galleries from Spain, Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Denmark

The Roots Collection is a dedicated exhibition area for galleries that exhibit historical works, as well as contemporary artists who follow in those traditions. Project Space displays accomplished solo exhibitors from galleries worldwide

Works on Paper is a committed space for photographs and other creative pieces not on traditional canvas

NFT Exhibition of Vullum/LA^ SuperRare , curated by Jessie Damiani & Sinziana Velicescu was extraordinary.

Elsewhere is a negative Mirror is colorful exhibition features the digital work of 10 influential artists who use architectural imagery to explore space, perception and reality.

The LA Art Show has taken extra care with COVID precautions, requiring all attendees to show proof of vaccines, wear face masks and limited capacity by 50%. In prior pre-pandemic years, 60,000 people attended over four days. This year's expectation is confined to allow only 30 000 over 5 days. The LA Art Show runs from January 19-23, 2022