State of the Art LA: The Week in Latino Art

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State of The Art is Remezcla’s weekly guide to Latin art openings in your city each week. Mingle with art admirers, collectors and casual passersby to check out these new works. And don’t forget to grab a free glass of wine…or three.

An Evening Of Frida — MOLAA

Did you swing by the Museum of Latin American Art to see their current show on Frida Kahlo yet? If not, this week you can see “Frida Kahlo, Her Photos” and also sip on a cocktail while chatting with other art lovers. During “Of Frida, For Frida and By Frida” you can celebrate all things Frida with LGBTQ members from the Long Beach area. The night will feature drinks, music and gallery tours. Sounds like a great way to pay tribute to the awesomeness of Kahlo’s art and personality. The party goes down Thursday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free for members, $15 for everyone else. For those that can’t make the party, the show will stay up until June 8th.

Salomón Huerta — Christopher Grimes Gallery

LA-based artist Salomón Huerta has quite an impressive list of shows in major institutions. The artist is most well-known for his portraits of people, especially his works that show only the back of someone’s head. For his solo show at Christopher Grimes Gallery, the artist will show new work in a bit of a different direction. But judging from “Brenda” — a nude portrait of a woman with cascading hair — this solo show will still showcase Salomón’s knack for creating arresting portraits. Head to the opening reception on May 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to see the work for yourself. The show will stay up until June 28.