Explore Los Angeles's Diverse Art Exhibitions This July

Los Angeles is showcasing a diverse array of art exhibitions this July, offering residents and visitors a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. From explorations of ancient Mesoamerican art to contemporary digital media, the city's museums and galleries present a multitude of perspectives.

At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), "We Live in Painting: The Nature of Color in Mesoamerican Art" delves into the significance of color in Mesoamerican art and cosmology. Running until September 1, 2025, the exhibition examines how Mesoamerican artists used color to map the cosmos, time, and space, emphasizing the materiality of pigments and the cultural knowledge imbued in them. (us.trip.com)

Concurrently, LACMA presents "Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film," which concludes on July 13, 2025. This exhibition examines the impact of digital manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present, featuring over 150 works by nearly 200 artists, designers, and makers. It traces the emergence of digital aesthetic strategies and their influence on realism and storytelling. (us.trip.com)

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) offers "Diary of Flowers: Artists and their Worlds," showcasing over 80 artworks that demonstrate how artists create their own worlds through art. Available until January 4, 2026, the exhibition features works across different geographies, cultures, and periods, including artists like Belkis Ayón, Mona Hatoum, and Wangechi Mutu. (us.trip.com)

Hauser & Wirth presents "Luchita Hurtado: Yo Soy," from June 29 to October 5, 2025, focusing on the late artist's Linear Language series from 1972–74. The works involve paintings of words and phrases on canvases that are cut and restitched to create geometric abstractions. (hyperallergic.com)

Additionally, The Pit gallery hosts "Llyn Foulkes: Time’s Witness," a career-spanning survey running through August 9, 2025. The exhibition includes sculpture, painting, and collage, highlighting Foulkes's ability to draw from American cultural iconography to create work suffused with tension, emotion, and humor. (hyperallergic.com)

These exhibitions highlight the city's vibrant art scene, offering insights into both contemporary and historical art narratives.