MAIN GALLERY: Studio System

The Studio System Experimental Residency project is a unique attempt to bridge the gap between artistic practice and the public. First held in 2015, Studio System seeks to bring the dynamism of the artist's studio into the museum space, encouraging audiences to not only see works as they are in progress but to interact with the artist to discuss inspirations, sources, thoughts, feelings, content and context, as well as chart the progression of the works over the month long period that the project encompasses.

During this month-long experimental residency, artists will transform the gallery into an open studio, creating new work on site and inviting the public into their process.

2026 Artists: Abby Zhang, Asari Aibangbee, Bettina Weiss, Galen Cheney, Hollis Hammonds, Kevin Brophy, k0j0 (Koi Ren & Joey Verbeke), Robin Jack Sarner, and Zoè Gruni.

There will be no opening reception for the exhibition. Instead, a closing reception will be held on Saturday, August 29, from 6–9 p.m.

GALLERY TWO: From a Greek Isle

A Partnership Between Torrance Art Museum and Cycladic Arts

From a Greek Isle highlights the ongoing partnership between Torrance Art Museum and Cycladic Arts in Alyki, Paros, Greece. Created to foster cross-cultural artistic exchange, the residency program offers Southern California artists the opportunity to live and work for 25 days on the island of Paros.

Cycladic Arts is an artist-run space located in a renovated traditional Cycladic home in the fishing village of Alyki. Dedicated to artistic dialogue and international collaboration, the program brings together artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

This exhibition features work created through the Cycladic Arts Residency Program (2023–2025) by artists Tom Dunn, Kim Manfredi, and Steven Wolkoff.

DARK ROOM: CULTURIDE

CULTURIDE documents a motorcycle journey from Los Angeles to New York City and back, exploring conversations with artists and arts professionals about creativity, community, and the role of art in sustaining democracy in America. Traveling across the country’s shifting landscapes and cultures, the riders ultimately arrive in Brooklyn to present an exhibition before continuing their journey home.

The documentary captures a two-wheel odyssey through the American art landscape, exploring connection, collaboration, and the evolving cultural identity of the nation.

Liminal Level: an immersive hallway experience featuring a new site-specific installation by artist Darel Carey.

Darel Carey is a visual artist focusing on optical perception. He graduated from Otis College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2016. His Optical Art (Op Art) includes immersive tape installations, painted murals, and digital art.  The demand for his crowd-pleasing work has been in demand in recent years, with installations at art institutions around the world and featured in major commercial ad campaigns.

Darel’s previous hallway installations for TAM include DIMENSIONALIZATION (2018-2019) and COALESCENCE (2019-2024).