FUTURE FAIR TO HOST SPECIAL INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION DURING FRIEZE LA 2025
FUTURE FAIR TO HOST SPECIAL INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION DURING FRIEZE LA 2025
Titled Villa Tigertail, the exhibition will take place at a private residence and benefit For Freedoms' Emergency Artist Relief Fund
Los Angeles, California – Future Fair is announcing Villa Tigertail, an invitational group exhibition hosted at a private residence in Los Angeles from Friday, February 21, through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Curated by Los Angeles-based advisor and curator Thea Smolinski, this intimate event highlights 27 primarily local artists. The weekend will include a revolving program of catered art salon events designed to foster meaningful engagement amongst artists and guests.
To give back to the Los Angeles community of artists who have been directly impacted by the recent fires, Future Fair is partnering with artist-led organization For Freedoms on the launch of their Emergency Artist Relief Fund, which will start by supporting artists and culture workers impacted by the devastation of the recent wildfires in LA. For Freedoms and Future Fair will host an opening brunch on Friday, February 21, providing a first look at the show and a chance to meet with For Freedoms representatives to learn more about how to donate and get involved with the fund.
Art sales will support the Fund in two ways. A selection of works from the exhibition will be earmarked with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to the Fund. Future Fair will donate a percentage of profits from the sales of all other works sold to the Fund at the end of the exhibition. Additionally, attendees will have the option to donate directly to For Freedoms’ Emergency Artist Relief Fund upon RSVP.
Villa Tigertail is a private residence located a 20-minute drive from Frieze Los Angeles in Brentwood, Los Angeles. The 7,800-square-foot contemporary modern property offers an open floorplan, spacious terraces and quintessential views of the Southern California landscape. 2D and 3D artworks will be accentuated throughout the property.
Due to the intimate nature of the event within a residential neighborhood, in-person access to the exhibition will be exclusive to select VIPs and press. An online version of the show, powered by Arcual, will be accessible to all and available beginning February 21st.
Participating Artists (* denotes LA-based artists)
Merrick Adams*
April Bey*
Michael Buhler-Rose
Bethany Czarnecki
Adam DeBoer*
Rachel Domm
Luke Forsyth*
Tessa Greene O’Brien
Emanuel Hahn*
Rachel Hakimian*
Seonna Hong*
Adrian Kay Wong*
Trevor King
Katharine Konietzko*
Jasmine Little*
Tahnee Lonsdale*
Da’Shaunae Marisa*
Nick McPhail*
Jean Nagai*
Matthew Porter
Marie Rosen
Matthew Rosenquist*
Katarina Sanchez
Rajab Ali Sayed*
Hana Ward*
Mia Weiner*
Presenting Galleries
La Loma Projects (Los Angeles), Abigail Ogilvy Gallery (Los Angeles), Hashimoto Contemporary (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York), Massey Klein (New York), newcube (New York), TERN (Nassau, The Bahamas), Bill Arning Exhibitions (Kinderhook, NY), Good Naked Gallery (New York, NY), New Discretions (New York, NY), Mama Projects (New York, NY), Plato Gallery (New York, NY), smoke the moon (Santa Fe, NM), & FOR FREEDOMS (nationwide)
Rajab Ali Sayed, Tie Dye and Leather, 2020. Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 in. Courtesy of the artist and Bill Arning Exhibitions, Kinderhook, NY.
Matthew Porter, Golden Gate, 2023. Edition 5 of 5 + 2 AP, Archival pigment print, artist frame 32 x 39 in. Courtesy of the artist and New Discretions, New York, NY.
April Bey, Not Yet Titled, 2024. CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor on gesso-board hand- sewn into metallic vinyl wrapped wood panel, 24 x 21 x 4 in. Courtesy of the artist and TERN (Nassau, The Bahamas)
About the Curator:
Thea Smolinski is an advisor, collection manager, and curator who believes wholeheartedly in the power of providing a platform for art and artists. Recent curatorial efforts with the Jane Club (Los Angeles), the Pit (Palm Springs), Shrine (Los Angeles), and Massey Klein (New York) reflect an ongoing interest in women, networks, and labor. She lives in Los Angeles with the painter Craig Kucia and their two children.
About For Freedoms:
For Freedoms is an artist-led organization that centers art as a catalyst for creative civic engagement, discourse and direct action. Founded in 2016 by a coalition of artists including Hank Willis Thomas, Eric Gottesman, Michelle Woo, and Wyatt Gallery, For Freedoms is dedicated to fostering an environment of listening, healing, and justice through a wide range of creative engagement. For Freedoms works closely with a variety of artists, organizations, institutions and brands to expand what participation in a democracy looks like and reshape conversations about politics. Click here to learn more.
About Arcual:
Launched in 2022 with the backing of Art Basel’s parent company, MCH Group, the LUMA Foundation, and BCG X, Arcual offers a suite of digital tools and integrations to assist galleries, artists, and collectors in ensuring verified transactions, digital authenticity, royalty sharing, and secure international payments. Click here to learn more.
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