Exciting Art Showcase Coinciding with Oscars

In conjunction with The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Oscars issue, the second edition of The Art of the Oscar opens this Friday evening, appealing to both art enthusiasts and Oscar aficionados alike.

Multimedia Portfolio on Display

Hosted at AF Projects in Los Angeles until March 21, this multimedia portfolio is a collaborative effort between THR and writer-curator Michael Slenske, arriving just in time for the Oscars. The showcased works aim to reimagine and reinterpret the formal, political, and anthropological themes surrounding the iconic golden statuette.

Innovative Perspectives from Talented Artists

Thirteen talented artists from Los Angeles to New York have contributed their unique interpretations of this legendary Hollywood symbol. Featured artists include Grant Levy-Lucero, Kathryn Andrews, Ken Gun Min, Austyn Weiner, Elliott Hundley, Rob Pruitt, Drake Carr, Umar Rashid, Rogan Gregory, Conrad Ruiz, Sachi Moskowitz, Ellen Jong, and Jess Valice.

2024 Edition: A Fresh Take on the Oscar

In 2024, THR launched The Art of the Oscar by commissioning 11 prominent artists from across North America, including locations from L.A. to Guadalajara to New York City, to reinterpret the Oscar itself. Each artist was invited to present their own version of an Academy Awards speech, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their creative inspirations. Notably, Kenny Scharf delivered a memorable acceptance speech: “I want to thank everyone who ever helped me. Oh, it’s not for me. Byyeeee …”

Last Year’s Featured Artists

The previous year’s exhibit showcased talents such as Kenny Scharf, Seth Bogart, Jose Davila, Trulee Hall, Chaz Guest, Vincent Pocsik, Polly Borland, Alake Shilling, Isabelle Brourman, Karl Haendel, and Karon Davis. This exhibit was unveiled at Hollywood’s Jeffrey Deitch Gallery and featured exclusively in THR.

Upcoming Exhibit Details

Mark your calendars for the 2025 edition of The Art of the Oscar, which will be on display from February 21 to March 21 at AF Projects. An artist reception is scheduled for February 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m..

Persons

Kenny Scharf, Seth Bogart, Jose Davila, Trulee Hall, Chaz Guest, Vincent Pocsik, Polly Borland, Alake Shilling, Isabelle Brourman, Karl Haendel, Karon Davis, Michael Slenske, Grant Levy-Lucero, Kathryn Andrews, Ken Gun Min, Austyn Weiner, Elliott Hundley, Rob Pruitt, Drake Carr, Umar Rashid, Rogan Gregory, Conrad Ruiz, Sachi Moskowitz, Ellen Jong, Jess Valice

Company Names

The Hollywood Reporter, AF Projects

Titles

The Art of the Oscar

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