Los Angeles Nomadic Division

ANNOUNCEMENT Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) presents “Field Set,” a new sound installation and series of sculptural interventions using recordings and materials from artist Kelly Akashi’s (@citizenbong ) former home and studio in Altadena, California. Join us in Altadena on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 2-7PM. “Field Set” features a collaboration between Akashi and Phil Peters (@mrphil ). Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, capturing the sounds of demolition and nearby rebuilding. Presented for the first time, these field recordings focus on the debris removal and excavation period and are arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape. Played through large-scale subwoofers constructed by Peters, the work unfolds across the ground and through low-frequency sound, using the site as a physical surface and a field of resonance. Following the soundscape, each day will conclude with a live musical performance by an artist with ties to the neighborhood. Participating performers will be announced shortly.  In addition to the sound installation, visitors are encouraged to wander the site to experience new sculptures by Akashi using materials sourced from her property following the Eaton Fire, as well as her chimney sculpture, “Witness (Altadena),” and community garden.  “Field Set” is free to attend via the link in our bio. We hope to see you there. Location and parking instructions will be provided upon RSVP. Please note that “Field Set” is on private property in Altadena and not accessible outside of the project dates. “Field Set” is commissioned by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and organized by Christopher Mangum-James (@notmagnum ), LAND deputy director. This project is made possible with lead support provided by Angeles Art Fund and generous support provided by Ben Weyerhaeuser.

“sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” by Lauren Halsey (@summaeverythang ) is open to the public. We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by the street fair on Saturday. “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” is located at 1810 W. 76th St. and open Wednesday-Sunday from sunrise to sunset now through September 2027. More information on upcoming programs can be found on Summaeverythang Community Center’s (@summaeverythangccinc ) website. Lauren Halsey’s “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” is presented by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and curated by LAND co-founder Christine Y. Kim (@see_why_kay ). This work is realized by Lauren Halsey in collaboration with the architecture studio Current Interests (@current_____interests ), Taslimi Construction (@taslimi.construction ), and Green House (@g.r.e.e.n.h0use ). Lead support provided by the Mellon Foundation (@mellonfoundation ). Photos: Allen Chen-SLH Studio (@_h_studio ).

LAND has several site-specific projects on long-term view across Los Angeles, include Anna Sew Hoy’s (@exclamationoir ) “Psychic Body Grotto,” a room-sized bronze sculpture or “figurative gazebo.” Commissioned in 2017, the artwork is on view at the Los Angeles State Historic Park (@lastatehistoricpark ), where it evokes the illusion of being organically generated from the earth. Here’s how you can visit “Psychic Body Grotto” in person, next time you’re near Chinatown. Learn more about all our current projects at the link in our bio.

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 2-7PM, join LAND for “Field Set” in Altadena. Experience a collaboration between artists Kelly Akashi (@citizenbong ) and Phil Peters (@mrphil ) at the site of Akashi’s former home and studio in Altadena. Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. Presented here for the first time, these field recordings have been arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape, focusing on the debris removal and excavation period. Following the soundscape, each evening at 5:45PM, there will be a live music performance by artists with ties to Altadena: Celia Hollander (@ceellliiiia ) on Saturday, May 23 Paul McCarthy (@paulmccarthyyy ), Alex Stevens (@a.s.stagram ), and John Wiese (@sad_psychics ) on Sunday, May 24. Throughout the day, visitors can also experience new sculptural interventions by Akashi using materials sourced from her property, as well as her chimney sculpture, “Witness (Altadena),” and a community garden. Tap the link in our bio to RSVP. Location and parking info shared with RSVP. Please note that “Field Set” is on private property in Altadena and not accessible outside of the project dates. Photo courtesy of Kelly Akashi.

In 2020, Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND), in partnership with the Hammer Museum (@hammer_museum ), presented a citywide installation of Kahlil Joseph’s BLKNWS® (@blknws ), a conceptual news program taking the form of a two-channel installation connected to a newscast that blurs the lines between art, reporting, entrepreneurship, and cultural critique. Kahlil selected sites across LA that were deeply embedded in their neighborhoods. On long-term view, BLKNWS® is still broadcasting at locations including Hank’s Mini Market (@hanksminimarket ), Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen Slauson (@findyourhilltop ), and Patria Coffee (@patriacoffee ). “BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions,” a feature-length film version of the work is now streaming online through Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Fandango, and YouTube. Go check out the installations and support these local LA Black-owned businesses, and stream the film online!

LAND is pleased to announce the start of a multi-year engagement with Presqu’ile Winery (@presquilewine ) resulting in artist residencies, temporary commissions, programming and activations. Expanding our programmatic offerings to Santa Maria, CA, we look forward to bridging connections between Los Angeles and the Central Coast. The first of these is a site-specific installation by Cole Sternberg (@colesternberg ) titled “along the high embankments.” Sternberg was invited to respond to an empty concrete bunker located on the property of Presqu’ile Winery. The building has been unused by humans for years, yet quietly occupied by other species, nature slowly reclaiming it. Made in collaboration with the elements — soil, wind, sun, and water — the works reveal themselves over time. Just as the landscape is shaped by both natural and human interventions, the installation will continue to evolve, inviting us to consider our individual and collective environmental impact. Save the date for an opening program on Sunday June 7, 2026 from 1-3PM, featuring family activities, music, and an exhibition walkthrough. More details forthcoming. “along the high embankments” will be on view June 7-September 20, 2026. Learn more about the project at the link in our bio. Photos by Liz Fish (@littlemovieco ).

Hi friends! We have some new followers and wanted to take a moment to (re)introduce ourselves. As a nonprofit organization, you can support our free, public art across Los Angeles by purchasing LAND merch, becoming a member or patron, or making a donation through the link in bio. Also: Sign up for our mailing list to learn about upcoming programs, there’s a lot to look forward to! Thank you for being a part of LAND — past, present and future! Video by @hrdwrker .

In 2012, LAND and artist Corazon del Sol (@delsolcorazon ) presented “Perpetual Conceptual: Echoes of Eugenia Butler,” a multi-part exhibition focused around Eugenia Butler, Sr. and Eugenia Butler Gallery. Visitors could see artworks and ephemera from the gallery’s exhibitions and Butler Sr.’s collection; a rotating space highlighted various artists, including her daughter, Eugenia P. Butler. You can currently learn more about Eugenia P. Butler’s practice and artworks by visiting “Eugenia P. Butler at The Barn.” As part of Metabolic Studio’s (@metabolicstudio ) “Special Projects in Archiving” series, Corazon del Sol, Butler’s daughter, spent the last year exploring her mother’s archive. Corazon assembled an exhibition, on view now, that contextualizes Butler’s themes and fascinations. The exhibition is open to visitors every Wednesday and Thursday, from 11AM–5PM, through May 28. Tap the link in our bio for more info.

5 Places is a LAND Journal series where we talk about a handful of places that are significant to artists and collaborators. LAND Operations Coordinator Astrid Kayembe (@astrid.kayembe ) writes about the sights that stood out to her when visiting Lauren Halsey’s (@summaeverythang ) “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” for the first time. The sculpture park features countless homages to the neighborhood, including depictions of businesses like Sam’s Watermelons. The colorful signs outside of Sam’s Watermelons add “a touch of whimsy to an otherwise unsuspecting intersection, and a sweet connector to Black Angelenos with Southern roots,” Astrid writes. “There’s magic everywhere you look in South Central. That’s always been my favorite part about it. Seeing this stand depicted moved me to tears.” Read the full Journal post at the link in our bio. Photos by Astrid.

OPENING THIS SATURDAY Artist Lauren Halsey’s (@summaeverythang ) “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” opens this Saturday, March 14, 2026. Come experience Halsey’s sculpture park, with a celebration from 11AM-6PM at the corner of Western Ave. and 76th St. We strongly encourage public transportation and rideshare. Originally conceived by the artist in 2006, “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” continues the dynamic interplay between personal, family, and collective memory that has been at the core of Halsey’s practice for over fifteen years. The sculpture park will be open to the public through September 2027. Subscribe to laurenhalsey.fun for updates. “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” is presented by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and curated by LAND co-founder Christine Y. Kim (@see_why_kay ). This work is realized by Lauren Halsey in collaboration with the architecture studio Current Interests (@current_____interests ), Taslimi Construction (@taslimi.construction ), and Green House (@g.r.e.e.n.h0use ) with programming led by Summaeverythang Community Center (@summaeverythangccinc ). Lead support provided by the Mellon Foundation (@mellonfoundation ).

Los Angeles Nomadic Division is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mohn LAND Grants: Shana Hoehn, Angela Anh Nguyen, Harrison Kinnane Smith, and Adam Thompson. Mohn LAND Grants were introduced in 2023 as a new and ambitious initiative to invest in emerging Los Angeles artists by providing them with a platform and resources to present site-responsive, transdisciplinary work across Los Angeles County. The grant recipients will present their projects over the course of 2026. Learn more at the artists at the link in our bio. The program was developed in collaboration with art collectors and philanthropists Pamela and Jarl Mohn.  Graphic by @peasforeveryone

Happy Valentine's Day 💘💝💕 Today we're thinking about Hannah Huntley's (@hannahlizhuntley ) project "Sea Fauna Follies," a project LAND commissioned in 2025 at Bob Baker Marionette Theater (@bobbakermarionettes ). ⁠ ⁠ The sea creatures in Hannah's installation speak to the transformative power of collective effort and symbiotic relationships. 🐠 May we all continue to lift up the important people in our lives, and show up for each other, in all the ways we can. ⁠ ⁠ Hannah Huntley's "Sea Fauna Follies" was made possible through a 2025 Mohn LAND Grant supported by Jarl and Pamela Mohn. ⁠ ⁠ Photos by @ginaclyne .