Summerlove Sensation brings together 15 contemporary artists at Perrotin Los Angeles to examine themes of romance, longing, and connection through paintings, sculptures, and interactive installations. Borrowing its title from the 1974 Bay City Rollers song, the exhibition presents works including Katherina Olschbaur's painterly compositions, Jean-Michel Othoniel's glass sculpture, Isabelle Albuquerque's floral interspecies sculpture, and Pilar Zeta's interactive Telepathic Kiss Portal, which invites visitors to experience intimacy through participatory design.
The exhibition also features works by Aya Takano, Honor Titus, Alex Anderson, Mustafa Ali Clayton, Susumu Kamijo, Rae Klein, Koak, Asuka Anastacia Ogawa, Andrew J. Park, and GaHee Park, highlighting varied perspectives on identity, memory, and desire. Presented at Perrotin Los Angeles on Pico Boulevard, the exhibition opens on July 18 and remains on view through August 28, 2026.
Romantic Group Exhibitions
The Summerlove Sensation Exhibition Explores Love, Desire, and Intimacy
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