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Chromatopia
Argyros Forum, Henley Galleria (2nd Floor)
Permanent Exhibition 
Chromatopia brings together some of the earliest works to enter the Collection and recent acquisitions
to explore something that impacts every aspect of our lives, yet can easily be taken
for granted: color. This exhibition explores how color shapes the construction of
our world while also being a deeply personal experience.
Featured Image: Lehuauakea, No Mākou Ke Ānuenue, earth pigments on kapa, 2022. Purchased with funds from the Ellingson Family.
Foreground/Background
Beckman Hall, 4th Floor Hallway
Permanent Exhibition 
Background/Foreground features recent acquisitions to the Escalette Permanent Art Collection by California-based
artists. The works span a range of media and ideas, yet are connected by their centering
of voices and experiences that have historically been pushed aside. The exhibition’s
title speaks to both the formal concept of depth of field and the broader question
of what—and who—is given prominence in our society.
Featured Image: Lorena Ochoa, Bologña, archival inkjet print, 2019. Gift of the artist.
Rooted in Heart
Roosevelt Hall, 1st Floor Hallway
December 8, 2025 - June 8, 2026
Rooted in Heart showcases artwork from the Escalette Permanent Art Collection that explores the deep
interconnection between humanity and the natural world.
Grounded in the belief that everything begins and returns to the heart, the exhibition
invites visitors to reflect not only on what is being lost in our environment, but
also on what is worth protecting. In doing so, it demonstrates how art can help us
imagine a more caring and sustainable way forward.
Featured artists: John Divola, Suda House, Bovey Lee, Catherine Opie, Tahereh Sheerazie,
John Divola, Jenny Yurshansky, and Inna Ray.
Featured image: Catherine Opie, Untitled #6 (From Your Shore to My Shore), pigment print, 2009. Purchased with acquisition funds.
Sensation
Beckman Hall, 3rd Floor Hallway
Permanent Exhibition
Through the eyes of LA-based artist and musician Steve Roden (1964-2023), the world
is full of endless possibilities if only you listen and observe. So often we force
ourselves to find the correct answer, but Roden’s work defies singular meaning, prompting
audiences to follow their intuition. This exhibition, which features a collection
of prints, paintings, collages, and embroideries, invites you to explore the phenomenon
of sensations, let go of your preconceived notions, and discover the magic of Steve
Roden.
Featured Image: Steve Roden, when begins song (red one), arcylic and oil on canvas, 2013. Gift of the Steven and Sari Roden Family Trust.