Artist Barry McGee has returned to Los Angeles for Another Round, a sprawling exhibition now open at Jeffrey Deitch’s Santa Monica Boulevard gallery.
Running through January 30, 2027, the presentation features more than 200 paintings, sculptures, and photographs, marking the artist’s first show with the gallerist in 20 years.
A Collaborative Approach to Art
While the exhibition is billed as a solo show, McGee has filled the space with hundreds of additional works from friends and collaborators. The display includes contributions from artists such as CHITO, Chris Lux, Todd James, Tom Franco, C. R. Stecky III, and Alfonzo Gonzalez Jr. A robotic arm by KATSU, designed to spray paint from inside a bush, is also featured among the installations.
Did You Know? The exhibition includes a refabrication of McGee’s 99CENTS project, an anti-art fair presentation he originally launched in February. The installation features a functional mock storefront complete with pegboard shelving, linoleum flooring, and a bookshop managed by Matthew James-Wilson of Heavy Manners Library.
This bookshop carries zines, books, T-shirts, and the artist’s favorite granola. Additionally, the show features two mock storefronts, which are galleries within the gallery created alongside artist Alexis Ross.
The Relationship Between Artist and Gallerist
The exhibition highlights a creative history spanning three decades. Deitch, who previously invited McGee to participate in a 2011 street art exhibition at MOCA, notes that the current show reflects the artist’s influence on New York’s skating and art scenes.
“Jeffrey, could you give me the keys?” McGee asked Deitch, according to the exhibition text.
“The ego of the artist is a tricky thing,” McGee said, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the exhibition located?
The exhibition is held at Jeffrey Deitch’s Los Angeles gallery, located at 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.
Is the exhibition truly a solo show?
While marketed as a solo exhibition, McGee describes the concept as “ridiculous” in the current art climate. Instead, he has curated a space that includes hundreds of works from various collaborators and friends.
How long will the show be on view?
Another Round is scheduled to remain open to the public through January 30, 2027.