I went to this "View from the Cheap Seats" show so I could make my own determination of if this was…read morequality art I would enjoy in the neighborhood, or just another overpriced art show pissing off my neighbors. I'm from the city, a little protest doesn't scare me, so I walked past the megaphones to check out this "View from the Cheap Seats." Well I'll be damned, I don't know what the artist Richard Hoblock considers "cheap" but it sure as hell isn't the $20,000 paintings that look like a 5 year old found exactly two paint colors and decided to splosh them on a canvas. Is this "fine art?" Top it off with an elderly white man complaining loudly to the gallery about how he's been so attacked by the people outside, and I'm thinking, dude, you're making $20,000 a painting, and the protesters are frustrated they can't afford $2,000 studio apartments. Get grateful man. Is this what art has come to? I'd expect a lot more love and soul from an artist. Come to read later, the artist called the FBI on the youth protesters and claimed there was a hate crime against him. A white man. In a brown neighborhood. The View From the Cheap Seats and my experience at Chimento was surely, tacky, cheap (despite your price tags), low-class and I'm glad I decided to make my own decision about this gallery - because it sucked. I agree you should leave the neighborhood and take your "fine art" with you. I was really looking forward to seeing the FEED artists but I guess you kicked them out.

Chimento Contemporary is a wonderful gallery with an engaging and erudite staff. Chimento primarily…read moredisplays work from artists who live and work in Los Angeles and I've enjoyed all of the shows/works I've seen there. Eva, the owner, is warm, open, and inviting- she's been great about engaging with the neighbors and I look forward to future exhibitions.

Amazing artists and experience. Highly recommend going to the art walks hosted here! You will find…read moregreat artists and great items to purchase

I grew up in the Rust Belt in a city which is prominent on every year's "Top 15 Most Dangerous…read moreCities in the US" list. Flanked by mobsters and gangs, my hometown was brought to such devastation due to the fact that it was a steel mill town which became abandoned after shut downs. Typical story of the mid-west. However sad this may be, this environment made me who I am and caused my art to bud. My love for photography of industrial and abandoned places grew into a passion in that city and continues to this day. What does any of that have to do with the Brewery Lofts? The Brewery Lofts are not only a welcome haven as a work/live space for eccentric artists but it is also conducive to visitors to the premises. It doesn't take a scientist to know that these lofts were at one time an actual operating brewery. Thus, the compound has several warehouses, steel buildings, factories, and other industrial formations which provide studios for budding and established artists alike and lovely grounds for industrial photographers such as myself. Alright, maybe you don't think of rusty steel as "lovely" but I sure do. The Brewery Lofts provide various studio space layouts which range from one floor studios to 2-floor spaces which look straight out of Ikea. The best thing is that the artists have free-reign and live within their art with very little rules. I've attended some get-togethers at various studios and everyone lets their creativity run free. As a visitor, I feel the same freedom being allowed to walk the grounds and photograph the buildings to my heart's content without some guard telling me I need a permit which is usually the case at many LA buildings and parks. Basically, the Brewery Lofts satisfies my photography outlet of abandoned and industrial buildings which although rampant in the city I grew up in; more of a needle in a haystack in LA. Finding a spot like this provides me with a creative outlet and release which I direly need. If you want to check out the works of the artists and to roam the grounds, the Brewery Artwalk weekends provide free art entertainment. Photographers, woodworkers, avant-garde exhibitions, sculptures, cooking classes; you will find it all at the artwalk. The best part is that most of the attendees are truly art-appreciators versus pretentious folk whom want to seem artsy. Whether you are an artist seeking some studio space, an art-lover, or a individual who loves industrial settings; the Brewery Lofts will satisfy your cravings.

It's a free museum. How people gonna complain about free, especially in a prime area like Little…read moreTokyo. You got spare time to spend a lazy day? Go spend it regulating your blood sugar levels from that hearty ramen/sushi lunch by walking around the Geffen Contemporary. They definitely get some interesting work coming through here; from highly technical paintings to puzzling installations 'n shit that is so ugly, you can only call it a modern art masterpiece. Though among my favorites has always been Haruki Murakami and all the sculptures and prints around the concept of Super Flat and the marriage of pop art to a fine art setting.

I recently visited The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and was genuinely moved by the current…read moreexhibition. The show reflects on the histories and legacies of post-Civil War America and how they still shape conversations today. It brings together decommissioned monuments -- many of them Confederate -- alongside contemporary works that were both borrowed and newly created for this exhibition. Seeing these monuments removed from their original outdoor settings and placed inside a gallery changes everything. Some are unmarred. Others are heavily vandalized. Each state of transformation tells its own story. It forces you to look at them not as background fixtures, but as objects with weight, history, and consequence. The contrast between the historical monuments and the contemporary responses is powerful. It's not an easy exhibition, and that's the point. It invites reflection, discomfort, and dialogue. If you're looking for something visually impressive and intellectually challenging, this is absolutely worth your time.

The William Grant Still Community Arts Center is one of my favorite venues to go to for black…read morehistorical exhibits. One of the few places in LA we have left for the genre. The collection is housed in a old firehouse off of Adams Blvd. It gives an intimate feeling--as if you are in someone's living room. The city has been trying to give this place up for private ownership, but I hope this never happens--the city of Los Angeles needs to retain this space for future generations. Aside from the visiting collections, the staff provides arts and crafts workshops to school children on a variety of subjects, changing from month to month. There are also music lessons--piano, guitar, etc. offered to the youth. All free. Each time I have visited, it was the opening of a new exhibition, first it was the SNCC collection, and the second time it was a Nina Simone tribute, Both events had live music, appetizers, and wine---good times. I look forward to each new installment that debuts here.

Wow oh wow! Had no…read moreidea this little gem was in LA. I came today for the RETURN OF THE MECCA : THE ART OF ISLAM AND HIP-HOP exhibit. It opened Oct. 4th and runs till Nov. 22nd 2014. This exhibition showcases art through old newspaper clippings, tape cassettes, album covers, photography, video & film. It was dope to see the O.G's of Hip-Hop such as Eric B. & Rakim, Kwame, Big Daddy Kane, Public Enemy, X-Clan, Gang Starr, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang, Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) and others from the 90's. Malcolm X hand written letter to Alex Haley was on display also. This Saturday Chuck D is supposed to be there from 2-4pm. Next exhibit I believe is on black dolls. Come check it out for yourself. They also have dance, keyboard, beatmaking, poetry, and painting lessons for the youth. For the adults they have line dancing, keyboards & theater/film acting classes. Not only does this center get 5 stars the staff gets 5 *'s too. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. Please come and support this local Art Center.

An Art Walk in Los Angeles should be expected to be a scene where culture and artful expression…read moreknows no boundaries and embraces established techniques, modern absurdity and the limitless quanity of weird in the globe to produce what moves emotion or in other words to produce art. And my recent trip to the Downtown LA Art Walk was exactly that a collection of techniques, practices, talents, mediums, and modes of communication that came together and landed to create an amorphous experience that was shaped, like clay, to create visual and sensory craftwork. There were different galleries offering different works. I will begin this review by naming some of my favorite. There was this gallery showing photography that was enhanced, played, or showcased light and that is where I found the dinosaurs of Cabezon come to life by the angles of a camera. I clipped the picture of the drawing (art inception) and it shows a long neck dinosaur that I want to call a jirrafasuaraus but I know that is wrong, walking toward a twilight colored horizon-- where the low of the sky was orange, layered above by a lemon-yellow strip of sky, then followed a soften almost transparent orange, with the rest of the sky being a early evening blue. I could not tell that the picture was fake. I do not want to say that I thought that Jurrasic Park was real, but, the picture did make me feel that the dessert has seen dinosaurs walking toward lovely sunsets. Another favorite was a negative of a picture of what looked like a swan floating in water that was completely black, like a swan swimming on black construction paper. But the only visible parts of the swan was is feathered body, its long neck, and regal tail. I could not see its eyes, I could not see its beak, I could not see its crest up high. The swan was averting the lens of the camera and yet the beauty of the swan was evident because its pure white ruffles were silent against a black backdrop. I could continue naming the pieces I like and why, but then the artwalk would becoming an art viewing. So I will conclude that I also saw a woman wearing a ruffled vest that dragged to the floor. It was inconvenient and kind of bulky, and maybe drag dirt along the train, but this was also art. I point that out because the show attracted people with style, and style on a body, is art, as everyone knows. There was also an apartment building that opens its doors. It offered a fondue fountain, chocolate, pool table, blackjack, and a giant arcade machine where one could play spade invader or pac-man. So the engagement level of Art Walk expanded to art one could make on the spot. And if you wonder how one makes art at a pool table--- then I suggest seeing a video of a player using a stick to make a ball jump to avoid one ball and hit the other. The movement is a type of ballet jump (a piroutte) that is prompted by a stick propulsion. If that is not artistic expression, then, a person living in a glass box suspended in air above the ground isn't either. As I walked the streets of LA, I also saw a truck that had four spotlights. I have always seen events that are signaled out by spotlights but now I know that these spotlights are ambulatory, and kind of, yes, art in their own way. They rose lights to the buildings side and to the night sky. The movement was a type of dance light, and I defy anyone to prove me wrong because at its core, art can never be truly define by words because, on its own, its a visual language.

Fun experience going into these private artsy businesses and checking out their collection. This is…read morea well planned art walk where maps are included. You essentially just get lost going from one art studio to the next. It's everything about art into one event. Traffic can be difficult but once you're in, it doesn't even matter anymore. This was a fun experience.

Renegade Craft Fair is a marketplace showcasing contemporary indie craft artists (think Etsy in the…read moreform of a physical market) and the event has been around since 2010. The fair typically takes place twice a year in Los Angeles - once at Los Angeles State Historic Park (April) and once at Santa Monica Airport (November). Renegade actually hosts a total of 15 curated fairs across 5 major cities (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle) in 2026 so check the website for the detailed calendar. [Parking]: This is a really popular fair and parking was horrible. The designated parking lot for Los Angeles State Historic Park was completely full and there was a small traffic stalemate. Luckily I found metered parking in Chinatown and metered parking is free on Sundays. [Experience]: Free admission with over 200 artists. The weather was windy on the day of our visit, but the tents held up well. I saw various arts, clothing, boutique items, jewelry, stickers, fragrances, ceramics, essential oils, etc. There was also a section with food trucks and various snack vendors offering free samples. Our party ended up trying a slice of pineapple cake slab from domi and it was great ... and expensive too ($11 per slice). [Conclusion]: Other than the nightmare parking situation, I actually enjoyed visiting this craft fair.

I love the Renegade Craft Fair! Parking is a bit of a nightmare but it is totally worth checking it…read moreout. Everytime I have gone here, I have walked away with some amazing treasures! I also love that they have food trucks, coffee carts and more. You can really make a day with it if you picnic in the park too! It's such a nice outdoor space. Even with it being busy, it's pretty easy to get around and explore the different vendors and artist. They have everything from candles, perfumes, jewelry, art prints, ceramics, clothes, accessories, greeting cards and so much more! I recently got a some little gold rings, a Mother's Day gift for my mom, and some ocean themed watercolor art prints for my son. Not only are you supporting local, but you truly find some super unique goods here. Many vendors take cards or venmo if you don't have cash. They are all super friendly and love to talk about their goods. Prices can be all over the place, but I think it's worth the splurge because the things you can find here you can't find anywhere else!

Great facility. Good security. Great staff. Interesting selection of exhibits which were centered…read morearound one theme. Excellent value as this just requires a reservation. Parking is pretty challenging. Neighborhood is not suburban, but parking was available and seemed safe enough during our daytime visit.

Phenomenal space and wonderful important shows We are…read moremembers - in heart and concept

For urban art, this space is combines the prerequisite raw industrial space and adds a massive…read moreoutdoor rooftop where there are more (larger walls to adorn with art.) From there you overlook the street which, at night, looks eery and is close to the old days of the Meatpacking District of New York. The largest and almost most prestigious walls of LALA Gallery are the outside walls which stretch way above the streets and wrap the corner of Willow St and Sante Fe. When we approach LALA Gallery you get that "I've arrived" feeling. The entrance is a small doorway up a ramp and past a loading dock. The stairwell on the public opening night was covered in Obey from 1st Fl to 2nd Fl. I think Cryptik was on 2nd Fl up for half a floor. Looking forward to seeing more shows at this space and checking out the Villans Tavern across the street which is a neighborhood favorite. This area is starting to heat up with a new (boutique) coffee joint on Willow and Mateo, but before the gallery opening I had no reason to wander over here.

Unfortunately I can only review this virtually since i have never been, however, I recently…read morepurchased a print from here (online) by one of my favourite artists ever. The correspondance during this purchase has left me in no doubt that the this Gallery is all about the love. I get the impression this place is for the people, and for the art . I would certainly recommend this site to anyone interested in purchasing a print... I know it can be a bit scary buying stuff online especially if it envolves reasonably large amounts of money... But if, like me, something grabs your eye and you got to have it, this gallery will make the experience a good one. I hope one day I get the opportunity to visit the gallery for real... Thanks LALA. :) D from UK