Made in L.A. 2025: Hammer Museum Celebrates Diverse Artists in Seventh Biennial Exhibition

The Hammer Museum has unveiled Made in L.A. 2025, the seventh iteration of its signature biennial exhibition showcasing 28 artists practicing throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including creators whose work reflects the diverse cultural landscape of communities like Inglewood and Compton.

The biennial celebrates artists not only working in Los Angeles but also creating work grounded in the city’s complex social, cultural, and political terrain. The exhibition reflects the sprawling geography and multifaceted identity of America’s second-largest metropolitan area.

Participating artists represent the full spectrum of Los Angeles’ creative community, from emerging practitioners to established names, working across media including painting, sculpture, installation, video, performance, and new media. The selection process prioritizes artists whose practices engage meaningfully with Los Angeles’ communities and concerns.

Made in L.A. has become one of the most important platforms for Los Angeles-based artists, offering museum-scale exhibition opportunities and national visibility. Past editions have helped launch careers and brought attention to underrepresented artistic practices and communities.

The Hammer Museum, located in Westwood on the UCLA campus, offers free admission to its permanent collection and most exhibitions, making world-class contemporary art accessible to all Los Angeles residents. This commitment to accessibility aligns with the museum’s mission to serve as a public institution for the entire region.

For art enthusiasts from Inglewood and surrounding communities, Made in L.A. 2025 offers an opportunity to see work by artists who share their geographic and cultural context. The exhibition runs through early 2026, providing ample time for multiple visits.

The biennial format allows the Hammer to take risks on experimental and emerging work that might not fit traditional commercial gallery models. This curatorial freedom has made Made in L.A. a bellwether for artistic trends and concerns in the Los Angeles contemporary art scene.

Public programming associated with the exhibition includes artist talks, panel discussions, and educational workshops, many of which are free and open to the public. These events provide deeper context for the artworks and opportunities to engage directly with artists.

The exhibition is curated by the Hammer’s contemporary art team and reflects extensive research and studio visits across Los Angeles County. The curatorial process itself serves as a form of community mapping, identifying creative activity throughout the region’s many neighborhoods.

This story is based on information from Hyperallergic and the Hammer Museum.