Founded in 1950, the LBMA is a nationally recognized, community-focused art institution that owns and maintains a permanent collection of over 4,300 art objects spanning all media and cultures and covering three centuries of American, European, and international art. Along with a lively schedule of rotating exhibitions, the Museum specializes in California art, California modernism, art created by Southern California women since the 1950s, early 20th-century European art, decorative arts, and fine crafts.

Holding Time: Works of Elyse Pignolet and MyungJin Kim is an exhibition featuring the bold and innovative practices of Los Angeles-based master ceramicists Elyse Pignolet and MyungJin Kim. This two-person exhibition features contemporary women artists who blend ancient ceramic techniques with modern themes, offering fresh and thought-provoking views on cultural history and today’s societal issues. It will showcase up to 40 recent and/or new sculptural works, along with a curated selection of paper pieces, tapestries, and tile-based works. The exhibition runs March 20 through June 7, 2026.