GALLERIES

Critics’ Choices

Group Show: The Black Mirror This unusually fine group show inaugurates Rosenstein’s handsome new Hollywood space. A taut and provocative visual essay, the show gathers 40 works by 21 mostly contemporary artists, including James Welling, who cocurated with Rosenstein (L.O.). Diane Rosenstein Fine Art, 831 N. Highland, L.A. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; ends March 9. (323) 3979225.

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Carlos Bunga The Barcelona-based artist made his L.A. debut with an intriguing Hammer Projects show in 2011-12. His first local gallery appearance is a more distilled effort but just as viscerally affecting (L.O.). Christopher Grimes Gallery, 916 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ends March 9. (310) 5873373.

Rodney McMillian The show is about Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign, but like most historical efforts, it’s really a mirror held up to present realities (S.M.). Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, 6006 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Tue.Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appointment.; ends Sat. (323) 837-2117.

Lisa Sigal The artist’s intriguing painted constructions exploit the overlap between the conventions of abstract, geometric painting and the blunt, graphic aesthetic of traffic signs, caution tape and flat, concrete walls (S.M.). LAXART, 2640 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; ends Sat. (310) 559-0166.

Grant Stevens: Supermassive At a time when digitally transmitted info provides more visual stimulation than ever, the artist’s exhibition turns away from the image glut of modern life to make room for an old-fashioned, even romantic experience of one’s place in the cosmos (D.P.). LA Louver, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; ends Sat. (310) 822-4955.

Dylan Vitone The artist practices cultural anthropology with a camera, astutely observing human behavior in a range of environments (L.O.). dnj, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite J1, Santa Monica. Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; ends Sat. (323) 931-1311.