Announces March Schedule on Los Angeles's Official Site
Los Angeles, CA - March 2025 is set to be a month filled with immersive art and cultural experiences, as the city's cultural scene embraces the theme of exploring nature, technology, and cultural narratives. The city's prominent venues, such as the Marciano Art Foundation and The Broad, are hosting a series of events that promise to captivate audiences with their installations, concerts, and interactive experiences.
One of the most anticipated exhibitions of the month is Doug Aitken's "Lightscape" at the Marciano Art Foundation. Running until March 15, this large-scale cinematic and sensory installation spans seven screens, exploring mythic American West landscapes through innovative technology. The soundtrack, featuring compositions by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich, and Doug Aitken himself, is accompanied by live music performances from artists like Beck and LA cumbia-chicha-surf band La Lom.
Another noteworthy exhibition is "Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature" at The Broad, running through March 23. This show focuses on Beuys as an environmentalist, highlighting his work defending nature, making it relevant to the thematic focus on environment and activism.
Beyond these major art events, Los Angeles offers a rich calendar of festivals, concerts, dance parties, and exhibitions throughout the year. However, specific March programming beyond these events was not detailed in the search results.
In addition to these art events, Los Angeles is also hosting a series of discussions and panels. On March 8, the event "Women in Space | Visionaries Redefining Boundaries" will take place at the Salon, Level 5. This discussion will cover the evolving dynamics of representation, dealmaking, and entertainment production in Hollywood and beyond. The event is free of charge and will also be livestreamed via Zoom.
On March 10, the "The U.S.-Japan Alliance Series: The U.S.-Japan Alliance Under New Management" is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salon, Level 5. This event brings experts together from both the United States and Japan to explore perspectives and contribute to public understanding of key issues confronting Washington and Tokyo.
On March 18, "Entertainment Without Borders | An Industry Perspective" will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Salon, Level 5. This event will feature a panel discussion with producer Brent Travers, entertainment attorney Shep Rosenman, casting directors Yoko Narahashi and Carla Hool, and manager and stylist Jeanne Yang.
The month of March also sees the opening of the exhibition "NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND: Exploring Tradition Through Technology" at the Gallery, Level 2. This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of broadcasting in Japan and showcases the innovative artwork scanning technologies NHK utilizes. The exhibition is free of charge and runs through September 1, 2025.
A networking reception with light appetizers and refreshments follows many of these events, providing guests with the opportunity to connect and discuss the ideas presented during the discussions and exhibitions.
One of the most exciting events taking place in March is the dialogue between astronaut Naoko Yamazaki and licensed pilot Akiko Tito. Yamazaki, Japan's second female astronaut, made history in 2010 as part of the first four-woman crew on the International Space Station. Tito is set to be one of the first crew members on SpaceX's Starship mission around the Moon. The event, titled "Women in Space | Visionaries Redefining Boundaries", is scheduled for March 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The admission fee for this event is $15 (incl. taxes, etc.).
For more information on these events and more, visit the Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The website, an innovative, worldwide project with three hubs - London, Los Angeles, and São Paulo - was conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- The Los Angeles cultural scene in March 2025 focuses on exploring nature, technology, and cultural narratives, with immersive art events such as Doug Aitken's "Lightscape" at the Marciano Art Foundation.
- The installation "Lightscape" spans seven screens and features innovative technology, exploring mythic American West landscapes.
- Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich, and Doug Aitken himself have composed the soundtrack for "Lightscape", with live music performances from artists like Beck and La Lom.
- Joseph Beuys' "In Defense of Nature" exhibition at The Broad emphasizes his environmental activism and connects to the thematic focus on environment and activism.
- Beyond art events, Los Angeles offers a rich calendar of festivals, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the year, but specific March programming was not detailed.
- On March 8, "Women in Space | Visionaries Redefining Boundaries" will discuss the evolving dynamics of representation and entertainment production in Hollywood.
- The U.S.-Japan Alliance Series event on March 10 will explore perspectives and contribute to public understanding of key issues confronting Washington and Tokyo.
- "Entertainment Without Borders | An Industry Perspective" on March 18 features a panel discussion with industry professionals Brent Travers, Shep Rosenman, Yoko Narahashi, Carla Hool, and Jeanne Yang.
- The exhibition "NEO-JAPONISM | SAMURAI AND BEYOND" commemorates the 100th anniversary of broadcasting in Japan and shows innovative artwork scanning technologies.
- An exciting event taking place in March is the dialogue between astronaut Naoko Yamazaki and licensed pilot Akiko Tito, discussing women in space and space exploration, with tickets priced at $15. For more information on these events and more, visit the Los Angeles website and social channels.