Pretentious. Clicky. Artsyfartsy. None of the art was impressive. Snobby. Fake artists.read more

There are different types of art. They were very interesting and very well illustrated. Walked…read morearound to see the art work. There are signs showing studios that are open. Lots of food trucks. Saw a coffee bean and tea truck and the lines were long. Parking on Moulton Ave. if you go down that street, they'll direct you to UPS which cost $20. Lots of walking so wear good shoes, bring water, and be amazed by the art

We were going to the Obscure Bar in the Arts District for the 6 cocktail we had no clue what at 8pm…read moreand while I had walked past this beautiful restaurant a few times roaming around the DTLA arts district, I had never actually eaten at Manuela's. This restaurant is set in the Hauser and Wirth art Gallery complex and since we got there early we toured the front gallery with an incredible assist from a docent named Michael who pointed out the most incredible pieces and steered us to the gallery at the back of the complex behind Manuela's. Both galleries are worth exploring. THE GENERATIVE UNIVERSE In the main gallery, there was an exhibition of one artist work: Keith Tyson. His work begins from the belief that the universe operates as a single generative system--a continuously shifting causal network in which forms arise, transform and dissolve. Originally trained as an engineer, Tyson was an early practitioner of generative art, often approaching artmaking through the logic of systems and natural processes, allowing a blend of chance, material behavior, mathematics and intuition to shape the outcome. The work was thought provoking and with the help of Michael the docent/guard, we learned the importance of the work moving from the natural world to the blend with technology to the technological.

It was my first time here even though they were having a 10 year anniversary party. I vaguely knew…read moreabout this place, but I abstained from going because I'm not into modern art. However, on the Time Out website I read that there would be free ice cream and biscuits and the courtyard looked amazing, so I finally decided to go. As an Angeleno my first concern is always parking. I read from previous reviewers that you could pay for valet for the onsite restaurant, Manuela, but when I looked at the menu it looked a bit expensive, so I didn't want to do that. Then I read another reviewer say they found street parking on Hewitt, but when I saw a parking enforcement car there it made me worried, so I ultimately settled on a $5 per hour lot where you could pay by text, which turned out the best since I could extend my stay through my phone when I decided to stay longer. They do trick you though because they'll open up other windows, so you have to make sure you're on the right window where you can extend, not pay for a new session altogether. The old flour mill is beautifully renovated. The exterior alone makes it look brand new. Walking in there's a long hall that leads to the amazing courtyard, but along the way you'll see exhibit rooms and a bookstore. In total I saw 2 big exhibit rooms, 1 small exhibit room, a screening room, a bookstore, and another garden off to the side in addition to the courtyard in the middle. The vibe was casual with people bringing their children and dogs, there was a live band playing salsa music, and a taco truck across the street where I bought my lunch then ate it at the courtyard which has tables and benches. As for the art itself, watching the screenings really does help because then you know what you're looking at. Like one of the pieces was a sculpture of monstrous faces on a marble pedestal. The artist explained that he saw eyes wherever there was a dot in the marble which inspired the faces on the sculpture. Since I didn't want to leave in the middle of the films or the live conversations with the artists themselves, I ended up missing out on the free ice cream, which sucked, but now I'm planning to visit Watts Towers in the future because of the film and panel afterward. It really is a nice space to visit even though I'm not a fan of modern art. At the very least this festival helped me understand some of it a little bit more.

The art could be better at times but it's a nice little DIY space that has events - always fun,…read morenice crowd as well. Unpretentious (though perhaps self-satisfied) and lowkey. Worth checking out.

From the owner: Art Gallery known for spotting raw talent who are sitting on the bleeding edge of what's new and…read morebound to be next.

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.

Intimate and intense just a cool place to visit. It's in the arts district…read more Highly recommended

The Box is at the northernmost point of the hidden Chunk King road. It is definitely one of the…read morebest galleries in the Chinatown Arts District (CAD). Currently they are preparing for an installation which promises to be really cool. There were two guys setting up the installation and they let us in. They were not art snobs and that's a plus! The installation is comprised of interactive works of art. There are handles which you turn that makes the works of art come alive. This particular installation was pretty humorous in a provocative way in my opinion. The Box usually has very provocative art. Perhaps it is the gallery with the most controversial art in the whole CAD! The box has a pretty storefront. Parking nearby is $5 and up but if you are willing to walk a couple of blocks you can park for free in a little residential area to the north by Pho 87.

Great little art gallery - tonight it's a cardboard art theme. They had a magic show in the back -…read morevery eclectic

super cool artist space art displays are eclectic and love…read morethe So Far events held there. chill vibe, one restroom, typical dtla street parking- arrive early for events. but full of life. cant wait to go to more exhibitions and events. helpful staff bar available for events

This is a cute little studio in my neighborhood that showcases local artist. It's a great space…read morewith about 5 different rooms. The owner lives in the neighborhood and her son was there helping out. He was very nice and took the time to tell me about the gallery. There were several artist featured, and I enjoyed the diversity of the works that were featured.

I went to Avenue 50 Studio for a poetry reading the other week, to celebrate the launch of a new…read morebook by Rocio Carlos and Rachel Kaminer. It was my first time at this venue, though I know it hosts readings and other cultural events all year round. It's a really lovely gallery in Highland Park, with a focus on Chicanx/Latinx visual arts. The space is welcoming, with several open rooms flowing into each other, each of them decked out with artwork. Until this weekend, you can see a Day of the Dead exhibit honoring photographer Laura Aguilar, with tribute photography from several artists, as well as a display of Aguilar's Day of the Dead coffin series from 1990. The reading was on a Friday night, so it was basically a party, with booze and snacks and a DJ (poet F. Douglas Brown) in addition to the poetry. It felt fun and vibrant and comfortable, like a party in a super cool artist's house. There were probably over fifty people in attendance, and we all fit comfortably in the main room when it came time to listen to the reading. If you're looking to add a little more art to your cultural diet, I'd highly recommend checking out Avenue 50 Studio. Check the calendar, too, as there are regular free events. You might get some music and literature to go with your dose of visual art.

Ooo, I had so much fun at this workshop!!! It's great for any level of artistic ability. As a…read moredesigner, who spends much of my time at work not designing, it was gratifying to get back to making something tangible. I took the belt buckle course and was delighted to have a final product to hold in my hand (they send the final piece by mail a couple weeks later). Kate and Gordon, the owners, have a great setup and process that makes crafting a design easy. They set a relaxing, friendly, and informative tone (providing warm coffee and tasty pastries) that was just the right speed for my Saturday morning. Looking forward to heading back for another course!

So fun! My girlfriend and I took a class and got to sculpt our own belt buckles in wax, which is…read morewhere you start before they get poured and become buckles you can wear. Kate & Gordon, the owner/operators of Arts Refoundy, are super cool and inclusive, even to sucky artists like myself. This makes for a great date or creative adventure with friends. Highly recommended!

My friends and I had a recent visit to the good ol' Boyle Heights Neighborhood. The evening was…read morecalled "Noche De Hip Hop" meaning "Hip Hop Night." On the regular, this location is an art gallery. Currently they have a gallery up of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which I must saw was inspiring and amazing how these artists took the traditional picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe and made it more relating to the diverse culture Boyle Heights is about. We entered a dim room appropriately decorated with the Christmas Icicle lights with the sounds of DJ Diversity (name on the flyer) playing some good hip-hop, no none of that radio garbage, real hip-hop, you know music that has soul and nothing to do with corporate greed, anyway, I digress. The night was filled with art. Art on the wall, all the walks of people who came together to have a good time, to spread love, and all the positive vibes. All the Emcees and the open mic was on point. I personally came to show love and support to my Filipino bretheren, Bambu (of Beatrock Music) who rocked the night. A Corazon Del Pueblo needs to be in every neighborhood to further reach out to our youth with this grassroots movement. Like many of the artists reiterated, "change doesn't come from the top to the bottom. Change comes from the roots and works its way up." A Corazon Del Pueblo needs to exist not only to raise awareness of the unfair treatment the inequality we've been suffering and to actually come together as God's people to make a POSITIVE movement. A Corazon Del Pueblo needs to be in every neighborhood to maintain the arts to maintain our cultures and to share our diversity with one another. I look forward to attending more of their events in the future. Keep it going Corazon Del Pueblo. Praying for your everyday success in reaching out to the youth and turning all of that negative energy they carry into something much more positive and in result, rewarding the community.

This space is like no other and deservers more recognition for its efforts to help a marginalized…read morecommunity. It's an autonomous space that doesn't get any government grants, or help from the city. They pay their bills through humble donations of the residents who visit. This space is revolutionary in the sense that it is a not-for-profit space, open to the community to deliver education and a safe haven for expression. There are art classes offered - from painting to drawing, women's circle nights, men's circle nights, zumba, self-defense, film screenings, and open mic nights (held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month). Support this space. The community needs it and quite frankly many impoverished communities need their own Corazon Del Pueblo.

Skateboarding, graffiti and punk rock... That's what Shepard Fairey was into as a teen. Little did…read morehe know his loves would propel and inspire him to become a voice of change for the discriminated, the poor and marginalized through his street art. Shepard Fairey in conjunction with Library Street Collective, is hosting "Damaged," his largest Los Angeles show ever with over 200 pieces and features never before seen pieces, free copies of the Damaged Times newspaper and a room showing the new Hulu documentary about him titled "Obey Giant." I recently attended on a Saturday afternoon and there was no line to get in. The works are housed in to large floor spaces with two small rooms on the side, one acting as a gift shop, the other a viewing room for the documentary. The vintage, blue collar warehouse space is perfect for his work! There is a large wall painting that anchors the exhibit amidst original paintings, sculptures, mixed media installations, color prints and metal printing plates. I noticed that the natural light that seeps through the windows near the roof gives the viewing room a dramatic natural stage . If you know nothing about Shepard Fairey, going to this exhibit will only make you more curious as to its purpose. For the majority of you, you know Shepard Fairey from his popular Obey clothing line which sported portraits of beautiful people or common images with semi-controversial themes. For us older folks (like me), I remember seeing Andre the Giant stickers all around San Diego in the early 1990s and wondering why they were everywhere and how they got there. To get a complete picture of the artist, I highly recommend watching the documentary that's on a constant loop. The movie is long, about 1 hour and 45 minutes, but it's so interesting and well done that I didn't see anyone that entered leave the room until after the film had finished. The complete progression and maturation of Shepard from sticker project to Obey thought provoker to clothing entrepreneur to grassroots promoter for the Obama campaign is all documented in the film. What's next? Well, that's what Damaged is all about. You figure it out. The exhibit without the movie will probably take you less than an hour to walk through. On the way out, remember to collect your freebies. Usually they have some stickers there and you get to take home a free poster print. This installation is only here for a few weeks so get on it! Exhibit Run Dates: November 11, 2017-December 17, 2017 Open: Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 am - 6 pm daily Cost of Admission: Free Parking: Free Street Parking

I love street art. That being said, I am just fascinated by the stuff that comes out of the minds…read moreof these artist! It inspires me to create and get out there, to spread the message on streets and walls! Shepard Fairey's collection of works in this show was very politically charged and with it came a view on societal norms. The large murals used during the women's march was beautiful and inspiring. There was interactive pieces along with sculptures throughout the exhibit. At the end of the show, you'll find a little room titled consume, where you can purchase some of Fairey's prints. BUT! If you don't feel like becoming another consumer drone, you can pick up complimentary prints on your way out! They also have free stickers so that you too can become a street vandal and spread Andre the Giants face on all the street corners! Don't forget to read the free newspaper~