opa projects is proud to present Out of LA:Contemporary Voices, a group exhibition celebrating Los Angeles’s dynamic artistic landscape in the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires of January 2025.Featuring eight LA‑based artists—some of whom were directly affected by these fires—the show reflects themes of survival, renewal, and resilience through painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Los Angeles has long been fertile ground for artistic innovation. With its expansive studio spaces, multicultural communities, and landmark institutions like MOCA, LACMA, and the Hammer Museum, LA has emerged as a world-class art capital. Once defined by grassroots energy in areas such as the Arts District — a “SoHo of theWest” born from industrial lofts and punk gatherings — LA thrives on experimentation and reinvention. This exhibition honors that legacy, spotlighting the cultural force and undaunted optimism that continues to define the city.

Los Angeles has long occupied a singular position in the world of contemporary art.Unlike the traditional East Coast art capitals,LA’s sprawl offers light, space, and freedom:a landscape of palm trees, freeways, and cinematic dreams. Its layered cultural history and openness to experimentation have made it a haven for artists seeking reinvention. As Ed Ruscha once said, “Los Angeles is Eden, after the fall.”

In this moment of rebuilding, Out of LA honors the artistic voices that define this city—not through nostalgia, but through action, expression, and an unshakable belief in creative future-building.