Imagined Realities and Unreal Fantasies
Curated by Alaia Parhizi
Opening April 10, 2026 6-9 pm
On view through May 15, 2026
House of CoHit Gallery, Hollywood Hills
Featured Artists Elias Hernandez, Robin Adsit, Alaia Parhizi, Makan Negahban, Shilla Shakoori, and Marta Thoma Hall.
House of CoHit is pleased to announce Imagined Realities and Unreal Fantasies, a group exhibition curated by Alaia Parhizi, opening on April 10, 2026. The exhibition proposes a focused look at how artists use figurative work to explore personal mythology and experience, bringing together six contemporary voices whose practices engage with the dialogue between intimate narratives and the imaginative.
Imagined Realities and Unreal Fantasies traces the boundary between the internal and external world, balancing tangible truths with the subconscious. Inspired in part by the domestic architecture of the gallery, the artworks are selected to interact with and reflect upon this intimate setting, considering how the figure serves as a vessel for both private observation and fantastical construction. Through various figurative approaches, the show invites viewers to move between parallel streams of reality, asking: where do our personal histories end and our fantasies begin?
Together the artists embody the dualities at the core of the exhibition, guiding visitors through an installation that shifts from the deeply personal to the fantastical, from intensity to stillness.
Special Events:
Artist Talk: Sunday, April 26th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Art Performance: (May 15th)
About the Curator:
Alaia Parhizi is a curator and artist based in Los Angeles. The title of this exhibition, Imagined Realities and Unreal Fantasies, is drawn from a poem within Parhizi’s song "Telepathy," released in 2018, reflecting a long-standing interest in how the boundary between internal and external worlds is navigated through language and art. Parhizi’s curatorial approach centers on intimacy, storytelling, and creating exhibitions that resonate on both personal and communal levels. This exhibition continues that trajectory, offering a space for reflection while affirming a commitment to shaping exhibitions that feel urgent, accessible, and deeply human.
About House of CoHit:
House of CoHit is a contemporary gallery rooted in Los Angeles and committed to expanding the definition of what a gallery can be. The space champions cross-disciplinary collaboration, spotlighting artists, designers, performers, and cultural thinkers whose voices are vital to the city's creative fabric. Rejecting the traditional gallery model, House of CoHit embraces a responsive and inclusive approach, supporting bold, relevant practices that reflect the diversity and complexity of Los Angeles. More than an exhibition space, it is a catalyst for dialogue, visibility, and momentum, working closely with artists to ensure their work is both seen and collected.
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