LACMA is about to open one of the most meaningful exhibitions of the season: The Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles, 1967–1990, the first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the history and impact of the legendary South L.A. gallery. It opens on October 18, 2026, and runs through January 24, 2027 at BCAM, Level 1.
Founded in South Los Angeles by brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis in the wake of the Watts Rebellion, the Brockman Gallery became a vital home for young artists of color. Their community-oriented space nurtured the early careers of artists who would go on to shape American art, including David Hammons, Suzanne Jackson, and Carrie Mae Weems.
The exhibition brings together rich archival material and more than 60 works of art across media, all connected to the Davises’ groundbreaking project. Together they trace how the gallery cultivated a space for artistic experimentation, intellectual exchange, and multicultural community — a story of creativity and resilience that belongs to all of Los Angeles.
Getting there is easier than ever: the D Line now brings visitors directly to LACMA’s Wilshire/Fairfax Station. Plan your trip, get tickets, and experience a vital chapter of L.A.’s cultural history this fall.
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