Join us in the courtyard to kick off Frieze LA 2025 to celebrate the openings of ‘David Hammons. Concerto in Black and Blue’ and ‘George Rouy. The Bleed, Part II’ at Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy cash bars and food for sale by the gallery’s onsite restaurant Manuela, and music by DJ Jihaari and Grandfather.

Hammons’ acclaimed installation work ‘Concerto in Black and Blue’ will be presented for the first time since its debut over twenty years ago and will be accompanied by the LA exclusive launch of the exhibition catalogue ‘David Hammons,’ which revisits the artist’s 2019 show at Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles. A singular book created entirely under the artist’s direction, this publication illustrates the most expansive exhibition of this legendary artist’s work to date.

Galleries will be open for viewing from 6 – 9 pm.

This event is free; however, reservations are recommended.

About ‘David Hammons. Concerto in Black and Blue’ 
Presented for the first time since its debut over twenty years ago, artist David Hammons’ acclaimed installation work ‘Concerto in Black and Blue’ will be reprised at Hauser & Wirth's Downtown Los Angeles Arts District complex.

About ‘George Rouy. The Bleed, Part II’
British artist George Rouy’s first US solo exhibition with the gallery, following upon the artist’s recent London presentation. This ‘second chapter’ will feature all new works extending his exploration of human mass, multiplicity and movement. Characterized by a distinctive dynamism, Rouy’s works capture essential experiences of contemporary life – desire and vexation, the urge to connect frustrated by alienation – to address emotional extremities in a globalized, technologically-driven age.

The exhibition will be accompanied by the US premiere of ‘BODYSUIT,’ a collaborative performance by Rouy and internationally acclaimed choreographer Sharon Eyal. ‘BODYSUIT’ is commissioned by Hannah Barry Gallery and co-produced with Hauser & Wirth. Details and ticket information are forthcoming.

About ‘David Hammons’  
This post-exhibition catalogue revisits David Hammons’ 2019 show at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles. A singular book created entirely under the artist’s direction, this publication illustrates the most expansive exhibition of this legendary artist’s work to date. Learn more.