Los Angeles is one of the world’s top destinations for art. Join Paulina Pobocha, chair and curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, to celebrate its dynamic scene—from world-class museums to bustling galleries and sublime private collections—with a special focus on contemporary art.
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy VIP Preview Day and a guided highlights tour of the contemporary-focused international art fair Frieze Los Angeles.
- Ignite your imagination with a special visit to Made in LA, the Hammer Museum’s signature biennial showcasing LA-area artists who shape the city’s creative pulse, co-curated by Paulina Pobocha.
- Spend the morning exploring contemporary art without the crowds with a before-hours visit to the Broad.
- Explore LA’s dynamic art scene with exclusive access to private collections, artist studios, and leading galleries.
Visits to must-see museums LACMA and MOCA, plus a relaxing stay at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, complete our outstanding itinerary.
This trip is limited to 20 guests and will open to Luminary members on November 4. To join the list of interested travelers, please reach out to [email protected].
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Paulina Pobocha is chair and curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. She joined the Art Institute in November 2024 from the Hammer Museum, where she served as Robert Soros Senior Curator, and has played a crucial role in helping to shape the museum’s contemporary collections and exhibitions program. While at the Hammer, she collaborated with the Art Institute team on Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective.
Prior to her work with the Hammer Museum, during her 15-year tenure in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at MoMA, she was central to the conception and display of MoMA’s modern and contemporary collection galleries and organized numerous exhibitions including Constantin Brancusi Sculpture (2019), Rachel Harrison: Perth Amboy (2016), Robert Gober: The Heart Is Not a Metaphor (2014), and Claes Oldenburg: The Street and The Store (2013).
About Luminary Travel
One of the perks of Luminary membership is the opportunity to experience art through travel. The Luminary Travel program offers carefully planned trips complete with exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to museums, artists’ studios, and private collections led by expert guides and museum curators.
This program is a benefit of Luminary membership, and eligibility to participate varies by membership level. Domestic trips are open to those at the Luminary Bronze level and above, and international travel is available at the Luminary Silver level and above. For additional details, please contact (312) 443-3735 or [email protected].
