A Look Inside the "WE RISE" Pop-Up in Los Angeles

Featuring the works of over 150 artists including Shepard Fairey.

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The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health launched a new campaign called “WE RISE” that aims to raise awareness for mental health, providing a wide range of rehabilitative services for LA youth. As part of the campaign, the organization is set to launch a 10-day pop-up art exhibit in the city’s downtown locale later today. The event will display an array of powerful and thought-provoking works by 150 artists including Shepard Fairey, Glenn Kaino, Favianna Rodriguez, Patrick Martinez and more.

View select works above and then take a quick tour of the space by watching the video below. Head over to WE RISE’s official website to learn more. The pop-up will be open to the public until May 28.

In other art news, acclaimed Portuguese artist VHILS launched two new solo exhibits in Paris, France.

“WE RISE Pop-Up”
1726 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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