LOS ANGELES, CA (February 2, 2026) â Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) is pleased to announce the opening of Lauren Halseyâs sculpture park and monument to South Central Los Angeles, on view March 14, 2026 through November 2027. Titled sister dreamer, lauren halseyâs architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles, the site augments Halseyâs world-building practice that melds architecture and sculpture, and serves as a tribute to the neighborhood she and her family have lived in for generations. The sculpture park exemplifies LANDâs continued vision to empower artists with the support to experiment and bring large-scale visionary works to life, simultaneously creating public access to immersive artistic experiences throughout Los Angeles.
âI grew up on Western Avenue, in the area surrounding sister dreamer. It was and still is a beautiful environment, a place and time of joy, genius, and freedom,â said Lauren Halsey. âThroughout my life, many buildings were burned down, abandoned, left empty. Yet what always stood out to me were the people who informally activated these open spaces: selling Christmas trees, running ad-hoc barbecue pop ups, holding church services, or using it as an ephemeral space to sell hundreds of mix CDs. The community understood that these empty lots could be used for different functions and needs. And it is this same ingenuity, imaginative capacity, and everyday brilliance that sister dreamer celebrates and is focused on activating for others in my community.â
âItâs been a privilege to work in support of Lauren Halsey and her incomparable vision to present sister dreamer. Our work at LAND would not be possible without artists like her, who understand art-making as both commemorative and life-affirming, urgent and community-serving,â said Laura Hyatt, Director of LAND. âAlongside Lauren and the projectâs dedicated collaborators, we believe that sister dreamer will become a significant communal gathering space that represents new horizons for contemporary art and architecture.â
sister dreamer is LANDâs most ambitious commissioned project to date, and represents an unprecedented collaboration in living architecture. Located on the corner of Western Avenue and 76th Street in South Central LA, the work invites residents and community members to envision what creative innovation can look like outside of traditional venues for contemporary art. Halsey, her non-profit Summaeverythang Community Center, and LAND share in the belief that robust artistic practices can be born from the beauty of everyday environments and experiences, carving out new approaches to art-making in the local region and beyond.
sister dreamer is a monumental project and sculpture park that uniquely bridges art, architecture, storytelling and green space. Lauren Halseyâs commitment to her vision, capacity to work at an immense scale, prioritization of local interests and needs, and founding of Summaeverything Community Center have laid the groundwork for an expansive model of artist engagement and contemporary art practice in artistsâ own neighborhoods and communities,â said Christine Y Kim, Curator of sister dreamer.
Photo: Allen Chen-SLH Studio.
Originally conceived by the artist in 2006 while Halsey was an architecture student, sister dreamer continues the dynamic interplay between personal, family, and collective memory that has been at the core of her practice for over fifteen years. The site will utilize architecture clad with concrete panels, and comprise a courtyard with six water features, fruit trees, vegetables, and plants native to the surrounding area. Elements of the park will also feature eight Sphinxes and eight Hathoric columns at two entrances. These statues and areas of the park will be inscribed with signs and symbols from South Central, as well as the artistâs personal heroes, family friends, community activists, and organizers.
In addition to its skillful hybridization of art and architecture, sister dreamer will also include adedicated programming space for on-site film screenings, health and wellness events, community-centric celebrations, jazz nights, sport activations, lecture series, tutoring, and youth- engaged programs, conceived and led by Halseyâs nonprofit organization, Summaeverythang Community Center. More details on these programs will be announced soon.
sister dreamer is presented by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and curated by LAND co-founder Christine Y. Kim. This work is realized by Lauren Halsey in collaboration with the architecture studio Current Interests, Taslimi Construction, and Green House. It is made possible with lead support from the Mellon Foundation. sister dreamer is also a product of generous support from donors, including: Hearthland Foundation; Ford Foundation; Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin-Ferrell; Larry Gagosian; Agnes Gund; David Kordansky; Brad Pitt; Candy, Michael, Robert and Julia Barasch; Allison and Larry Berg; Maverick Carter and LeBron James; The Genco-Kamin Family; Eric and Terri Holoman; Mickalene Thomas; George Wells and Manfred Rantner; Sherman Family Foundation; Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts; Angeles Art Fund; Ayesha Selden and Devin W. Blackburn, Esq; The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation; Harrison & Brittany Barnes; Anita Blanchard; Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde; Troy Garity; Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian; Julie Mehretu; and Terra Foundation for American Art, amongst others.
Photo: Allen Chen-SLH Studio.
About Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) Founded in 2009, Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) is a nonprofit arts organization committed to connecting people and places through site- responsive public art and programs. Over the last fifteen years, LAND has supported projects ranging from large-scale sculptural commissions, to cross- country billboard projects, roadside screenings, artist-run workshops, a city-wide presentation of multi-channel videos, and more. LAND has presented over 500 artists across over 300 discrete programs and exhibitions in its history, reaching millions of people.
About Lauren Halsey Multidisciplinary artist Lauren Halsey (b. 1987) earned a BFA from California Institute of the Arts and an MFA from Yale University in 2014. Halsey rethinks the possibilities for art, architecture, and community engagement. She produces both standalone artworks and site-specific projects, particularly in the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles where her family has lived for several generations. Halseyâs recent solo exhibitions include Gagosian New York (2025), Serpentine Galleries in London (Fall 2024), Gagosian Paris (2024), The Metropolitan Museum of Artâs Roof Garden Commission (2023), and David Kordansky Gallery in New York (2022).
About Summaeverythang Community Center Founded by artist Lauren Halsey in 2020, Summaeverythang Community Center (SCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting the South Central Los Angeles community through free arts, education, and wellness youth programming. The organization is committed to fostering personal growth, educational opportunities, and holistic well-being for individuals of all backgrounds. Through innovative initiatives and collaborative partnerships, SCC strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where community members can thrive, pursue their passions, and achieve their fullest potential. At SCC, we believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and continuous growth to create positive change within our community. SCC is eagerly anticipating the permanent opening of Summaeverythang Community Center in the heart of South Central in 2028 designed by Bestor Architecture.
About Christine Y. Kim LAND co-founder and project curator, Christine Y Kim is an independent curator based in Los Angeles. Kim was a curator at Tate Modern (2021-26), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2009-21) and the Studio Museum in Harlem (2000-08), where Lauren Halsey was an artist-in-residence (2014-15).