Discover some of the city's most inspiring cultural experiences during your stay. Here are a few Art Melanated approved recommendations to explore between events.
Museums + Art Spaces
Art + Practice
A community-centered contemporary art space founded by Mark Bradford, offering thoughtful exhibitions in the heart of Leimert Park.
ON VIEW:
Giving you the best that I got highlights images and narratives of Black mothers, from pregnancy to the forever journey of what it means to be a mother.
Giving you the best that I got is curated by Dominique Clayton, independent curator and founder of Dominique Gallery, and is co-presented by the California African American Museum and Art + Practice as part of CAAM at A+P, a five-year collaboration.
Participating artists for the exhibition include: Derrick Adams, Kwame Brathwaite, Bisa Butler, Karon Davis, Kenturah Davis, Lanise Howard, February James, Ashley January, Shaniqwa Jarvis, Jill Knox, Lex Marie, Helina Metaferia, Calida Rawles, Harmonia Rosales, Jamel Shabazz, Ferrari Sheppard, Shefon N. Taylor, Sydney Vernon, Ciarra K. Walters and Carrie Mae Weems
Band of Vices
A vital Black-owned contemporary art gallery celebrating bold, innovative voices from the diaspora. During your visit, explore the SAVAGE Emerging Artist Exhibition on view, a powerful showcase of rising talent in partnership with Art Melanated.
The Broad
A dynamic contemporary art museum known for bold works by Basquiat, Kusama, Koons, and more.
California African American Museum (CAAM)
A vital cultural institution celebrating Black art, history, and storytelling in California and beyond.
Context Projects
A thoughtfully curated contemporary gallery championing artists with powerful perspectives and culturally resonant practices. Known for intimate, concept-driven exhibitions that challenge and inspire, it's a must-see destination for art lovers seeking fresh, compelling work.
The Getty Center
A hilltop museum with iconic architecture, panoramic views, and remarkable art collections spanning centuries.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
ON VIEW:
Harmonia Rosales will be featured in Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages, bringing her luminous interpretations of the world’s origins into conversation with medieval visions of Genesis. Her participation is historic for a woman of color and symbolic of a more expansive future for institutional storytelling.
Rosales merges gold leaf, Renaissance techniques, Yoruba cosmology, and Black feminine divinity to reimagine the first moments of existence. Seen beside medieval manuscripts, her work opens a new space for understanding whose beginnings are honored and whose voices are included in the stories that shape us.
Exhibit Date: Jan 27–Apr 19, 2026
Portrait of Eve (detail), 2021, Harmonia Rosales. Oil, gold leaf, and silver leaf on panel. The Akil Family. © Harmonia Rosales
Photo: Brad Kaye
Hauser & Wirth
A premier contemporary art space with cutting-edge exhibitions and a beautiful outdoor courtyard.
LACMA
A cornerstone of Los Angeles arts and culture with world-class exhibitions across contemporary, modern, and global art.
Outdoors + Scenic Views
Runyon Canyon
A favorite LA hike offering fresh air and sweeping city views. Ideal for a morning reset before events.
Eaton Canyon
A scenic nature escape with a waterfall trail and mountain vistas just outside the city.
Culture + City Landmarks
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A classic Los Angeles experience with iconic stars, historic theaters, and the buzzing Hollywood Blvd energy.
Rodeo Drive
Luxury shopping, palm-lined streets, and the quintessential Beverly Hills stroll.
Santa Monica Pier & Beach
An oceanside experience with rides, the boardwalk, and sweeping coastal views.
Universal Studios & City Walk
A cinematic escape where immersive worlds, great food, and signature entertainment come together in one premier experience.
