Randyland is the best! It's unique and beautiful on its own, but to make the experience extra…read morespecial, you'll want to reach out to schedule a visit with Randy in person. Depending on the season and the weather, he'll be able to tell you what time of day is optimal for the best light. In my case, he responded quickly and made it so easy. I'm drawn to quirky people who are compelled to do something, do it well, and keep trying out new ideas simply because they love it. That's Randy in a nutshell, and his enthusiasm and creativity are infectious! You'll leave feeling inspired to see the world a little differently and to make your OWN art more often. Enjoy!

OK, I have had this place on my list of things to do for years. I saw it on Atlas Obscura and then…read moreI saw a video about it on YouTube. It was definitely worth the wait! What an amazing experience! Went with my sister, mom and dad on a Sunday afternoon. Beautiful light in October...beautiful light sculptures and what an interesting interaction with the universe. Randy was just a lovely individual. Like a really interesting, eccentric artist who just is behind what he is proffering 100%. Great talk. GREAT art. Great day. I really recommend it 100%.

One of the two tunnels that go under Wilshire (the one closer to Park View Street) connecting the…read moretwo halves of MacArthur Park, is covered in 10 graffiti-style murals promoting education, music, Christianity, clean and sober living, and achieving dreams. Some of the murals are a bit horrific, showing a woman seemingly poisoning her child with drugs and skeletal people chained by poverty. The murals are all vibrant, and most of the people who go through the tunnel tend to ignore the art. When Brandon D. and I walked through and started taking pictures, it was then that others stopped to look. A couple of men remarked that they never really paid attention to the art on the walls before. Since this is a tunnel, the murals can be hard to see, even during the day when bright light floods the passage. The paint that was used is somewhat shiny, so it further makes it difficult to see from certain angles. However, looking down the tunnel from the lake side before sunset is glorious as all the colors pop from that angle. Graffiti art has this stigma attached, and really it's a vivid and versatile form. Glad to see someone's putting it toward positive messages.

[30/100] One of my…read morefavorite art galleries was on Winston Street. It was one of two reasons why my visits were so frequent around these parts, until it closed down a couple years ago and my visits turned into just passing through. Indian Alley has changed that, it piqued my interest. We live in interesting times. Social issues that I thought were only found in history books are repeating itself. Will we every learn? It's a compelling 300 feet walk. Pieces ranges from medium poster size to an entire wall. Content matter comments on the past, present and hopefully a better future. This isn't just a random alleyway turned canvas by a handful of artists. This alley has a lot Native American History. It stands both as a reminder and to raise awareness. I don't remember how I discovered this place online but i'm glad i did! There's a gate on the Winston side. It's an exit from the other side. It's possible that when These Days Gallery is open, the gate is also open but it's just a theory until my next visit. Most parking is metered with two or three free parking spots. My favorite piece is the War Paint piece. It's spray cans with a Native American Man on the label. It's to combat racism, oppression and colonization. It's also to open up the mind! It's colorful and striking! Tips: - Enter from Werdin Street, if you're planning to visit early. - There's free parking on Winston Street. - Be careful and try not to visit at night - Bring a camera and some friends, make it a day of exploring Downtown Los Angeles It's part of the LA's history, paying a visit won't be anything but beneficial!

Indian Alley is part of Skid Row, in which a portion of an alley hosts murals and sculptures that…read morecommemorate the American Indian community. I was really excited in checking out some of the murals, but was a little disappointed that there weren't much showcased on the walls. Also, the gate is locked overnight, so the best time to check this portion of the alley is later in the day. There's not much parking, but limited metered parking can be found around the area. +small portion of an alley that has murals +limited metered street parking

Yes, it's old and rusty... But that just adds character…read more.. ...And it's rusty on purpose! Alana and I were here before, but did not know that there was a check in for this Monument! I found it when I researched "Landmarks". We visited again and I did some research because I admire artists. They are creative, brave, and can express themselves in a productive manner! George Herms is the mastermind behind this art installation at the corner of South Park View and 7th Streets at MacArthur Park. It's not advisable to view this piece at night time... The park has a "reputation", so it's a bit of an adventure if you are curious... This artist is known for taking scraps and discarded materials and assembling them into an interesting conversation piece. He is more of a self-taught artist who decided on this profession "...when a transient sat down next to him in a Sacramento bus depot and said, 'There's the makers, the takers, and the fakers. Which will you be?'" This "Clock Tower" piece was presented in 1987. George Herms also has commissioned pieces in Beverly Hills (1988) and Citicorps Plaza (1989) in Los Angeles. Guess which one I will visit next...

located on the southwest tip of macarthur park, this little piece of public art is composed of…read moreseveral rusted ocean buoys grouped around an eighteen foot tall (also rusted) metal column which is topped with a modernish (and purposely broken) three-faced clock. from the mind of george herms, this sculpture was installed in 1987 and is dedicated by the artist to the men that used to play chess in macarthur park. other than that, it's hard to find out more information about this piece of public art but that doesn't stop it from continually drawing attention. it's worth checking out, if for the sheer oddness alone, if you're in the area and are curious about the art in that park.

Wow, this place was incredible. I'd been wanting to visit this particular museum for years and it…read morewas so worth the wait! There's a parking garage and staff to help you find a spot and direct you up to the museum. Once you get upstairs there's a nice courtyard with trees, some food vendors and the museum is right there. We walked in and the museum staff was right there at the front answering questions and directing you on where to go. I love that admission is free! We had booked our tickets in advance though, to be safe. We had a 12pm slot for the Infinity mirror room and had a little time before it started so we went up to the main level to check out some art really quick. We went back down to stand in line and it moved fairly quickly. You only get 60 seconds in the Infinity mirror room, and there signs and staff letting you know so you can prepare yourself while in line. This exhibit was really cool, I wish we could have gotten more time in there but I'm glad they limit it so everyone can see it. You could spend a while in there, it's so beautiful. The rest of the museum was absolutely incredible. I'd never seen Basquiat in real life. I fell in love with his art. The other artists here were incredible too. I genuinely enjoyed exploring this exhibit and taking in all the art and sights. It was such a fun museum! Unique art, fun installations. I cannot wait to go back soon!

I visited The Broad again and saw that their permanent collection has remained mostly the same. It…read morewas a little crowded when I went on a Friday with mostly tourists browsing the paintings. The process for obtaining general admission was the same for me as I just had to reserve online. This museum is rather small despite its large exterior, so I'd recommend combining a visit here with The Museum of Contemporary Art across the street if you have time. Currently, there's an opportunity to engage in a wholesome activity outside because of Yoko Ono's "Wish Trees for Los Angeles" installation. You can't miss it because many people have tied their personal wishes on little white paper tags to the branches of the century-old olive trees outside The Broad. Most wishes were written in English, but I also saw some in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. I'd highly recommend taking the time to read people's wishes and write one of your own. It helped me take time to focus on a few out of many things to feel grateful and hopeful for.

Driving to downtown LA we came across all kinds of public art. The butterflies girl Mural I don't…read moreknow what's going on here because a bunch of butterflies in a girl and I'll just gonna hang it on the side of the building but it's kind of cool to see.

Cool place to visit if you're into folk art. My visit was short since there's only a two hour…read morewindow that you can visit on Thursdays. Some areas are in need of repair; some loose pieces were on the ground so look where you step. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take photos here. There is no parking on this narrow street so you'll have to park and walk.

Magical garden hidden in a private home. It is open to the public two hours a week while the…read moregardener works on the garden: Thursdays, 10am-noon. However, these hours are contingent on the gardener, who may not show up or may come late / leave early. If you're coming from afar, it might be a good idea to email the owner at gardenofoz@me.com and ask about that particular week. I found the email address on a webpage about the garden. I emailed at the start of the week when I wanted to come but heard back the following week. Turns out the gardener had car trouble so the garden was closed the previous week. The owner did email me back again letting me know the garden would be open the following week, which was nice of her. So, if you're driving from afar, reach out to confirm. Don't come at the last minute just in case the gardener leaves early. It's not the easiest to access but hey, this is a private home and we're lucky to have any access to it. This is interesting for anyone who loves folk art, mosaics, outsider art, etc. It's a large space with a lot to look at. No photography is allowed. Parking is on the street. The streets are narrow and hilly but there should be available parking within a reasonable distance.

It isn't every day I drive by a set of huge pair of Nintendo Remote Controllers! Also, if you are…read morefacing the remotes, you will see a large Rubik's Cube to the right! Such a flashback of some fun days my husband and I shared back in the 1980's. The Nintendo Entertainment System was our first gaming system! There isn't much to write about, but if you want to see these, come take a quick drive by! It isn't in the best part of town, but driving by here shouldn't be a problem!

I had seen this spot on yelp. Being lucky enough to grow up with a Nintendo game console years ago…read morethis is something I had to see for myself. This place is right off the 110 freeway and right past the train tracks on a corner. You can miss it if you have never been. But who can miss these giant controllers. Only down side is the location. Parking is kind of tough in this area I was lucky enough to find some close by. The installation is a cool sight to see if your into gaming or just for nostalgia sake. Not much to do but to soak it in and take pictures if you like. There is also a Rubik's cube and a Tetris replica which is all graffitied out. Ever in the neighborhood or want to take a drive check it out. It's one of those hidden gems in LA which is free. 1up!

I'm impressed that they had entre options ranging from $20 to $60+…read more Ambiance is incredible, take a look at video of the inside to get a feel for it. Food was great, went for the live band Anne & The Carnations on Wednesday. Decent space and floor from a dancer perspective.

The place is cool, love the lights and how quick the people are to get the empty cups and so on…read more Even getting the drinks was pretty quick for how long the line seemed. The drinks are a tad pricy for me for the amount of alcohol content in them. 20 bucks but if you dont care then party on lol. There's an Upstairs and i think i prefer the vibes more when it's a restaurant not a club. Either way the djs were way better here than the place i had gone to the night before.

Yelp Review 2023 #197:…read more For a free thing to do/ see, check out this mural by Jonas Never. There are quite a number of Kobe Bryant murals all over Los Angeles but this seems to be one of the most popular. It's in an alley on Lebanon Street and Cameron Lane by a dispensary not too far from Crypto (FKA Staples Center) and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The colors are vivid with a nice contrast of dark and bright colors. Do know that there's a lot of homeless people in this area. I came here early in the morning by myself and I was fine. Also, Google Maps will take you to the wrong place. I almost gave up looking for this mural and I stopped looking for it is when I found it!

Public artwork in Los Angeles, California…read more.. Located on a small alley, relatively near to Staples Center, is a very cool tribute to one of the greatest basketball players of all time... Kobe Bryant. As one of the youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe stayed with his team for two decades, helping them obtain five NBA championships. He was recognized many times for his accomplishments - including being a member of the USA Olympic Basketball Team and winning two Gold Medals - proving that hard work pays off! Kobe also was an author and movie maker - he even won an Oscar for his film, "Dear Basketball"! This mural by Jonas Never was created in 2015 before the tragic helicopter crash (1-26-20) which left no survivors. Kobe, sadly, was one of the victims. The world is missing this sports legend. This mural is one of many around LA where fans can pay their respects. RIP Black Mamba