Frieze LA week has arrived, bringing a whirlwind of art beyond the main fairs! This past weekend, three electrifying solo exhibitions by female artists opened, promising to captivate and inspire. At Jeffrey Deitch, powerhouse artists Tschabalala Self and Nina Chanel Abney command the spotlight with bold, dynamic works, while Claire Tabouret, the acclaimed French-born painter, unveils a striking new show at Night Gallery. These must-see exhibitions are sure to leave a lasting impression!
Tschabalala Self:
Dream Girl is an exhibition by Tschabalala Self at Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles, exploring the constructed nature of selfhood and femininity through paintings and sculpture. The installation forms an immersive environment, mapping the artist’s conceptualization of her subjects. Self’s paintings, blending fabric collage and expressive paintwork, exist in spaces that evoke psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of identity. Inspired by Los Angeles as a place of reinvention, the exhibition reflects the city’s duality—its romantic yet dystopian allure. Through her unique approach to figuration, Self continues her exploration of Black identity, self-perception, and human flourishing.
The exhibition is on view at Jeffrey Deitch until April 26th, 2025 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
Nina Chanel Abney:
Winging It, Nina Chanel Abney’s latest exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles, reimagines spirituality, resilience, and modern survival through bold paintings, sculptures, and immersive installations. Abney explores how people navigate uncertainty using religion, astrology, social media affirmations, and aspirational décor, blurring the line between sacred and secular. Through striking reimaginings of religious iconography—such as a laundromat scene with haloed figures and a Last Supper transformed into a Black family reunion—she critiques the commodification of belief while celebrating adaptability and humor. A monumental altar-like installation, letter board signs with pop culture affirmations, and a neon Jesus creating a rainbow reinforce her vision of spirituality as fluid, inclusive, and personal. The exhibition transforms “winging it” into a philosophy, urging viewers to find meaning in imperfection, connection in community, and faith in the unpredictable nature of life.
The exhibition is on view at Jeffrey Deitch until April 26th, 2025 925 N. Orange Drive, Los Angeles
Claire Tabouret
Moonlight Shadow, Claire Tabouret’s latest exhibition at Night Gallery, explores themes of sleep, loss, and memory through layered, atmospheric paintings. Drawing inspiration from personal and found photographs, her works feature self-portraits and group portraits imbued with nostalgia, using drips, washes, and a moody palette of blues, purples, and earth tones.
Tabouret’s compositions, influenced by artists like Mary Cassatt and Helene Schjerfbeck, balance tenderness and anxiety, as seen in The Sleep (2025), depicting her daughter at rest, and Self-Portrait on the Couch at Night (2025), capturing her own sleepless vigilance. Her large-scale work Moonlight Shadow (2025), featuring costumed children veiled in misty paint, reflects on the fragility of memory and the impact of a natural disaster. The exhibition coincides with Tabouret’s commission to design stained glass windows for Notre Dame, reinforcing her ability to merge personal introspection with historical and collective narratives.
The exhibition is on view at Night Gallery from February 15th – March 29th, 2025
The public opening reception is on February 22nd from 5PM – 8PM
all photos © Courtney Killough
