MACABRE AT EASTERN PROJECTS GALLERY: ALBERT REYES BRINGS HIS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION TO THE GALLERY

Following an opening that welcomed more than 200 guests, the 80-artist exhibition continues through November 7, with a Halloween party on October 31 inspired by Reyes’ longtime haunted-house tradition.

Eastern Projects Gallery presents Macabre, a group exhibition curated by Los Angeles artist Albert Reyes, bringing together 80 artists in a celebration of the strange, the dark, the humorous, and the unexpected. After welcoming more than 200 guests to its opening reception, the exhibition continues through November 7, with a special Halloween celebration on October 31 honoring Reyes’ longstanding love of the season.

For Reyes, Halloween is more than a holiday. It is an extension of his artistic practice and a tradition rooted in imagination, elaborate haunted environments, and community. For years, he has transformed his backyard into an immersive Halloween experience, bringing together artists, musicians, comedians, and friends in a world where horror, humor, and art collide.

His annual gatherings have also attracted attention beyond his own creative circle. In its 2025 feature, L.A. TACO documented Reyes’ backyard haunt, describing an environment where handmade horror attractions and artwork transform the space into an immersive experience. The article also captures the eclectic community that gathers each year, reflecting how Reyes has made Halloween a platform for creative expression and connection.

With Macabre, Reyes brings that spirit into Eastern Projects Gallery. The exhibition features 80 artists, including Shizu Saldamando, Tim Biskup, Luke Chueh, Mariaa Maea, Jaime Muñoz, Cleon Peterson, Ruben Preciado, Aaron Rose, Skullphone, and Shark Toof. Across painting, drawing, mixed media, and installation, the works explore the macabre through varied perspectives, balancing the unsettling with the playful and unexpected.

At the center of the exhibition is Reyes’ Haunt Installation, extending his fascination with haunted houses into the gallery. Blurring the boundaries between artwork, environment, and experience, the installation brings the atmosphere of his Halloween world into an exhibition shaped by the artists and creative community that have influenced his practice.

On Saturday, October 31, from 6–11 PM, Eastern Projects Gallery will host Albert Reyes’ Annual Halloween Party, a homage to the backyard celebrations he has cultivated over the years. The event brings that tradition into the gallery, celebrating Reyes’ enduring love of haunted houses, spooky imagery, and the creative energy that makes October a season of artistic possibility.

Macabre remains on view through November 7, 2026, offering visitors another opportunity to experience the exhibition and its Haunt Installation beyond Halloween night.

MACABRE
Eastern Projects Gallery

Albert Reyes’ Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 6–11 PM

Closing Reception
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Costumes welcome but optional. There will be surprises. You have been warned.

Press Reference
Julianne Le, “Cryptids, Comedians, and Artists All Got Freaky at Albert Reyes’ Annual Haunt,” L.A. TACO, October 27, 2025.