Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles will hold its annual Spring Benefit on Saturday, March 22 at the studio of Los Angeles-based artist Glenn Kaino.
ICA LA’s Spring Benefit brings together core members of Los Angeles’ network of artists, patrons, collectors, cultural professionals, and friends of the museum to support our mission and commitment to making contemporary art relevant and accessible to all.
The evening will begin with a studio tour led by Kaino and Executive Director Anne Ellegood, offering an intimate look into the creative process and themes that drive Kaino’s multidisciplinary work. During the evening there will be a special performance by High Seas (Glenn Kaino and David Sitek).
All funds raised from the Spring Benefit will directly support ICA LA’s exhibitions and Learning & Engagement programs, which provide free access to groundbreaking art and education initiatives. Your generosity helps ICA LA continue its mission to present bold, innovative exhibitions that challenge the way we see the world, ourselves, and each other.
Past hosts include Charles Gaines, Mary Weatherford, and Yunhee Min & TOLO Architecture.
We look forward to an unforgettable evening with you!
Glenn Kaino (b.1972 in Los Angeles, California) is known internationally for his expansive vision and activist-minded practice, which encompasses painting, sculpture, installation, performance, monumental public art, theatrical production, and feature film. His work engages deeply with political, social, and environmental issues, blending artistic disciplines and often involving long-term collaborations with a diverse group of visionary partners. Focusing on critical issues such as equity, social justice, and climate change, Kaino’s work often examines structures of power, while infusing each project with a sense of hope, optimism, and the belief that cultural production can inspire real change.
The artist has had major solo exhibitions at institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the Andy Warhol Museum, and REDCAT Los Angeles. His work has been featured in Desert X, the 13th International Cairo Biennale, the 12th Biennale de Lyon, Performa, the Whitne …
