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| Max Factor's Redhead Make-Up Room featuring Lucille Ball, Hollywood Museum |
For travellers planning a cultural getaway, these exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to experience Los Angeles through the lens of women who shaped art, culture and society. Whether you are a passionate art lover or a curious traveller, these exhibitions provide unforgettable insight into the city’s creative spirit.
Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman at Craft Contemporary
Running through May 10, 2026, Material Curiosity by Design celebrates the legacy of husband-and-wife design pioneers Evelyn Ackerman and Jerome Ackerman. Together they helped define the California Modern design movement with work spanning ceramics, mosaics, textiles and architectural pieces.The exhibition explores Evelyn Ackerman’s distinctive artistic voice, which often featured playful illustrations and bold colour combinations. Visitors will also see how their historic works connect with contemporary art through pieces by three modern artists placed in dialogue with the Ackermans’ creations.
During Women’s History Month, Craft Contemporary will host creative workshops inspired by Evelyn Ackerman’s work, including printmaking and finger puppet activities that invite visitors to explore artistic techniques in a hands-on way.
The Guerrilla Girls are known for their provocative posters, statistics and bold public art campaigns exposing gender inequality in the art world. The exhibition dives into the collective’s archives, revealing the history behind their activism while presenting a new commissioned work created specifically for the show.
Visitors will gain insight into how the anonymous group reshaped conversations about representation and equity in museums and galleries worldwide. The exhibition provides a fascinating blend of art, activism and social commentary that remains relevant today.
The Corita Art Center is dedicated to the life and work of the influential artist and educator Corita Kent, whose colourful prints combined art, faith and social justice.
Through March 28, 2026, visitors can explore Heroes and Sheroes, a series of 29 vibrant prints created between 1968 and 1969. These works respond to the social movements and political conversations of the time, highlighting themes such as civil rights, peace and equality.
The centre offers guided Saturday tours and creative workshops where visitors can engage with Corita Kent’s artistic legacy while learning about her role as both an artist and educator during a transformative period in American history.
Esparza is widely recognised for helping introduce and popularise Día de los Muertos traditions in the United States through her striking altar installations. The exhibition features recreations of some of her most celebrated altars alongside artworks spanning decades of creative practice dating back to the 1950s.
The retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth of Esparza’s work and understand how she helped shape cultural awareness of Mexican traditions in Los Angeles.
For those fascinated by the history of film and entertainment, the Hollywood Museum provides an extraordinary journey through more than a century of cinema history. With over 10,000 pieces of memorabilia, it houses one of the most extensive collections of Hollywood artefacts in the world.
Among its highlights are the legendary Max Factor make-up rooms where screen icons such as Marilyn Monroe transformed her look and Lucille Ball became famous for her vibrant red hair.
The museum’s extensive Marilyn Monroe collection includes personal belongings, wardrobe items and even her limousine, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.
Travellers visiting Los Angeles during this special month will discover museums and galleries filled with thought-provoking exhibitions that celebrate creativity, resilience and artistic innovation.
https://www.craftcontemporary.org
Getty Center
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Corita Art Center
https://www.corita.org
Vincent Price Art Museum
https://www.vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Hollywood Museum
https://www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
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During Women’s History Month, Craft Contemporary will host creative workshops inspired by Evelyn Ackerman’s work, including printmaking and finger puppet activities that invite visitors to explore artistic techniques in a hands-on way.
How to Be a Guerrilla Girl at the Getty Center
The Getty Center is marking the 40th anniversary of the influential feminist collective Guerrilla Girls with the powerful exhibition How to Be a Guerrilla Girl, which runs through April 12, 2026.The Guerrilla Girls are known for their provocative posters, statistics and bold public art campaigns exposing gender inequality in the art world. The exhibition dives into the collective’s archives, revealing the history behind their activism while presenting a new commissioned work created specifically for the show.
Visitors will gain insight into how the anonymous group reshaped conversations about representation and equity in museums and galleries worldwide. The exhibition provides a fascinating blend of art, activism and social commentary that remains relevant today.
Heroes and Sheroes at the Corita Art Center
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| Corita Kent, Corita Art Center |
Through March 28, 2026, visitors can explore Heroes and Sheroes, a series of 29 vibrant prints created between 1968 and 1969. These works respond to the social movements and political conversations of the time, highlighting themes such as civil rights, peace and equality.
The centre offers guided Saturday tours and creative workshops where visitors can engage with Corita Kent’s artistic legacy while learning about her role as both an artist and educator during a transformative period in American history.
Ofelia Esparza: A Retrospective at the Vincent Price Museum
At the Vincent Price Art Museum, visitors can explore a powerful retrospective celebrating the work of Los Angeles artist Ofelia Esparza. Running through May 16, 2026, the exhibition highlights her lifelong dedication to art, culture and community.Esparza is widely recognised for helping introduce and popularise Día de los Muertos traditions in the United States through her striking altar installations. The exhibition features recreations of some of her most celebrated altars alongside artworks spanning decades of creative practice dating back to the 1950s.
The retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth of Esparza’s work and understand how she helped shape cultural awareness of Mexican traditions in Los Angeles.
Explore Hollywood History at the Hollywood Museum
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| Marilyn Monroe's honeymoon dress, Hollywood Museum |
Among its highlights are the legendary Max Factor make-up rooms where screen icons such as Marilyn Monroe transformed her look and Lucille Ball became famous for her vibrant red hair.
The museum’s extensive Marilyn Monroe collection includes personal belongings, wardrobe items and even her limousine, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.
A Cultural Journey Through Women’s Creative Legacy
Women’s History Month offers an inspiring time to explore Los Angeles through its art, history and cultural institutions. From feminist activism and modern design to social justice art and Hollywood history, these exhibitions reveal the powerful role women have played in shaping the creative landscape of the city.Travellers visiting Los Angeles during this special month will discover museums and galleries filled with thought-provoking exhibitions that celebrate creativity, resilience and artistic innovation.
Visitor Information
Craft Contemporaryhttps://www.craftcontemporary.org
Getty Center
https://www.getty.edu
Corita Art Center
https://www.corita.org
Vincent Price Art Museum
https://www.vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Hollywood Museum
https://www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
For more travel inspiration read the daily online "The Holiday and Travel Magazine" https://theholidayandtravelmagazine.blogspot.com/
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