Galleries launch initiatives to support those affected by L.A. wildfires

The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have inflicted unprecedented damage, claiming over 20 lives and destroying more than 40,000 acres since the first fire ignited on January 7th. As the fires—among them the Eaton and Palisades, now listed as two of the most destructive in California’s history—continue to threaten, the urgency to support the displaced and bereaved grows. This catastrophic event has notably impacted artists and art workers, many of whom face the complete loss of their studios, artwork, and livelihoods.

• London-based gallery Timothy Taylor is mounting a group exhibition, “California,” featuring six artists connected to the American West Coast. A portion of the sales from the exhibition will be donated to artists who lost their homes and studios in the fire. The gallery announced that the show was “conceived and finalized in 2024, before the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.”