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Maca Vivas exploring femininity with her delicate yet powerful Fluffy Crowns courtesy of Verse Gallery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maca Vivas exploring femininity with her delicate yet powerful Fluffy Crowns courtesy of Verse Gallery<\/p><\/div>\n

Marking its 31st year, the LA Art Show<\/a>, Los Angeles\u2019 largest art fair, returns to the LA Convention Center from January 7 to 11, 2026. Under the leadership of talented director and producer Kassandra Voyagis, the fair will present a world-class art experience featuring over 90 exhibitors. Highlights include Dublin\u2019s Oliver Sears Gallery, the fair\u2019s first participant from Ireland; Palm Beach\u2019s Provident Fine Art with a solo exhibition of Sylvester Stallone\u2019s abstract works; and London\u2019s Pontone Gallery showcasing self-taught artist and renowned drummer Chris Rivers. The strong U.K. presence continues with first-time participants such as London\u2019s John Martin Gallery and Quantum Contemporary Art.<\/p>\n

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Switzerland\u2019s LICHT FELD Gallery will present the first public showing in more than 40 years of Karl A. Meyer\u2019s woodcut prints, created during his transformative 1980s period on New York\u2019s Crosby Street among the era\u2019s most influential artists \u2014 work that fills a notable gap in the art history of that time. Corridor Contemporary will showcase internationally renowned Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri, celebrated for his large-scale, cinematic portraits of young women set against lush, evocative landscapes. LA Art Show 2026 will also continue its strong Korean presence with 15 participating galleries, including J&J Art, presenting \u201cElegant Freedom\u201d by Jinny Suh. Through traditional Hanji paper and vibrant color, Suh\u2019s nature-inspired works offer emotional depth and an immersive experience that celebrates Korean culture through a modern lens.<\/p>\n

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The 2026 introduction of the Latin American Pavilion, led by curator Marisa Caichiolo, marks a milestone in the international fair landscape and will advance LA Art Show\u2019s global mission by spotlighting the talent of emerging artists from other regions of the American Continent. In a notable recognition, Caichiolo, who also serves as curator of the LA Art Show\u2019s DIVERSEartLA program, was recently selected to\u00a0co-curate\u00a0Chile’s official pavilion at the\u00a061st Venice Biennale of Art in 2026.<\/p>\n

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Focusing on memory, migration and identity, the pavilion engages in deep ancestral inquiry into power dynamics of artist representation within the gallery system. It invites audiences to reconsider provenance, belonging, and the evolving future of Latin American art \u2014 transforming how works move and resonate across borders. \u201cAt a moment when immigration issues continue to disproportionately impact Latin American communities, it is especially important to provide a platform for these artists,\u201d states Caichiolo. \u201cTheir perspectives are vital to a more complete and equitable understanding of contemporary art, yet they remain underrepresented at major fairs. This pavilion seeks to amplify their voices and affirm the cultural and creative contributions of Latin America on the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Caichiolo invited a select group of galleries to form the pavilion, chosen for their representation of a diverse range of Latin American artists who embody the region\u2019s voices and perspectives, including:<\/p>\n

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