Best gallery on La Brea! I've discovered some amazing artists here such as Greg Simkins & Travis…read moreLouie. I always see something I like so this is a must visit. If the artwork is too pricey there may be other options such as books or prints available.

I RSVPed to see the KP Projects pop-up in Chinatown for Scott Hove's Cake Infinity Chamber. I'm a…read morebig fan of his work after I first saw it in DTLA near Santee Alley. This pop-up was located on Mei Ling Way, so we almost missed the gallery. I was a little disappointed though because it wasn't as big of a gallery at the one in DTLA, so it didn't show case as much of his work. I still loved what little they had there though. Plenty of parking located in Chinatown. We parked in a lot that cost $5 so we spent more time in Chinatown after viewing the pop-up.

A MUST SEE IN LAGUNA BEACH! This is one of the most different galleries in Laguna Beach. Not your…read moretypical Laguna art gallery by any means!! They used to have the last gallery next to the Starbucks just passed Broadway. Contemporary and emerging artists full these magnificently hung walls. Well gone guys... Well done!

AR4T gallery features great work and has a super friendly staff. They always have a smile on and…read moreare very welcoming rather than overbearing trying to force you to buy things like at some galleries. They feature very unique contemporary work. They have great events when they showcase new artists. Everything in their store is so unique from other galleries in Laguna Beach which are often more nature scene and realism oriented.

March 29, 2023: Last night, 3 guy friends & I walked over & attended the opening reception for…read moreGajin Fujita at LA Louver. I'm grateful that such a creative space is only a short walk away from my place in Venice Beach! After all, art makes the world go round, as well as stimulates the mind & dances with creativity! Oct 2019 & March 2023/Edward & Nancy Kienholz: Speaking of Merry-Go-World, it was one of the most fun & wildly popular shows I have attended thus far at LA Louver! I decided to walk over to the gallery solo! I'm so happy I did, such a colorful exhibit with a spinning wheel, blinking lights & music! Imagine, a merry-go-around inside of an art gallery...FUN! Once I stepped inside of the actual carousel to hear my fortune read... To my wonderful surprise, the words displayed said I would be... A rich woman in Paris! Haha! Last night, their word play displayed upstairs was plenty of fun, as they framed the walls! Jan 25, 2023/Alison Saar: While returning home from my walk on the beach, I ran into my neighbor/artist, and she invited me to African American Artist Alison Sars opening at LA Louver! We had a great time! What a show, it was packed! Her artwork made such a huge statement & spoke volumes about African American hair, as well as further messages that commanded the room. A behind the scenes video upstairs of Alison at work was amazing! Happy Meeting: While at LA Louver, I've been able to ask questions & speak to Artist Alison Saar at a Saturday brunch, run into some of my neighbors, as well as attended shows with my neighbors, & met new creative people! In fact, while waiting in line to go into the Merry-Go-World, I ended up meeting someone who's a great friend to this day, which invited me into a whole other world of art shows, museums & events! Imagine that! March 29, 2023: Graffiti/Fine Artist: The Gajin Fujita opening reception was fun: emblazoned with strong color, graffiti & especially the gold leaf of it all rocked my world! There were plenty of stylish people mingling about, both upstairs & downstairs, as the colorful art sparked the imagination of the crowd & conversation poured out excitedly! My drink of choice was a few sips of sake. I was grateful that my friends and I were giving access beyond the gray velvet ropes to the 3rd level to view more artwork of Gajin Fujita! (Thanks, again!) Artist Deborah Butterfield: Her horse sculptures have me in awe! #Love I can't help but take in the beauty each time I spot her work at LA Louver. Christmas 2022, after stepping off of a plane, I saw one of her larger than life horse sculptures while walking through the airport, and it stopped me in my tracks!! Haha! Overall: LA Louver is a wonderful gallery to buy art, browse & enjoy art... and maybe even take a walk on the boardwalk & step onto the sand, as it's right at Venice Beach! Score! In fact, I stopped by earlier today to see the show, once again, in detail & up close, minus the lively crowd from last night!!

*** "You've gotta have art ... all you really need is art ..." ***…read more That's the commercial jingle that I recall most from childhood. Detroit Institute of Arts ran that ad relentlessly on television. Now I can't imagine life w/o it; what's life w/o imagination? LA Louver was the first gallery I visited when i moved to LA. Why? Location, location, location! Perfect when walking along the beach. So whenever I decide to cruise the Venice broadwalk, I try to stop in. Today was no exception. I went down to the beach after a late lunch. I parked east on N. Venice Blvd then started walking to the gallery. From that perspective, I will walk by the adjacent brick bldg first. That's so I can see the mural of the industrialist, Abbott Kinney. LA Louver exhibits are a mix but mostly modern art pieces. You won't be buying anything here most likely because pieces sell for $5,000~1,000,000. Perhaps a 401K for a Hockney piece? I've posted pics of the pieces I liked most ... an amazing oil painting and a bronze sculpture that looks remarkably like it's made of wood. *** A gallery walk is free. I'm sooo glad b/c it is a joy to glimpse. ***

ESMoA is an experimental museum that embrace visitors, partners, and featured artists to contribute…read moreto the interpretation and creation of art. This place hosts periodically just draw sessions, complimentary to public with general free admission to the museum.

Came here for a date with my wife after we left the kids with the grandparents. It is a nice…read moreintimate art gallery. We liked how they structured the gallery to focus on enjoying and feeling the art as opposed to reading a bunch of texts. They had some really cool pieces in there and some great programing that interested us to come back and try. Would recommend this for anyone who enjoys the arts:

Art with Heart! Resin Gallery Celebrates Artist and their…read moreart! Something for everyone! A special place where all art lovers and collectors are welcome!

It feels retro and relatable here. At the same time, our local gallery has some pretty innovative…read morecontemporary art. Recent exhibits include: - Augmented reality - Video - Real time live action demos There's a kids program that looks great for kids of various ages. This gallery is small but very impactful. The community involvement is also unmatched.

Watts Towers has been named to the World Monuments Fund's inaugural Irreplaceable America list…read more recognizing 10 U.S. historic sites considered essential to preserving the nation's cultural heritage, officials announced Tuesday. The list was created as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights historic places facing significant preservation challenges. The Watts Towers, created over more than three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato "Simon" Rodia, consist of 17 hand-built reinforced-concrete structures decorated with tile, glass and found objects. The tallest tower rises nearly 100 feet. The Watts Towers are a monumental achievement by one individual, Simon Rodia, yet are of cultural significance and meaning to all of the local community, and its visitors," Daniel Tarica, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, said in a statement. "The conservation and preservation of the Watts Towers ... reinforces a message to the community of investment, value, and stewardship, while also supporting increased cultural tourism and generating economic opportunities that benefit both the immediate Watts community and the wider region."

Our niece was doing a family research project which took us to where my hubby and his sisters grew…read moreup. On the way to our last stop we pass by the Watts Towers Art Center. Our niece had never been so we decided to make a pit stop and walk around. This really is a fascinating place with so much history. The art center was closed so we walked around the tower and read the different plaques. I would love to go back when the art center is open and discover more great finds about this historic sight.

*** You'll love Herb Ritts if you love ... ***…read more Fashion, style or the beauty of a physique. This photographic retrospective is a unique collection of the prints and videos that made Ritts a modern day American iconic persona. Ritts died 2002 due to complications w/ AIDS, yet he accomplished much in just (3) decades. Stylizing athletes, models and musicians was the focus of his work ... shooting on beaches and deserts near LA served as his backdrop. But it is his sensual eye that sets Ritts apart from many of his contemporaries. Polished. Some may say he is commercial, but in the end, I'd say that he's commercial b/c of the allure of his sensual eye. That is polished. *** Exhibit 03Apr thru 26Aug @ Getty. ***

This exhibition was definitely the high of my day !!!…read more I went to visit the Getty center. It happened to be the last day of the exhibition. I was very impressed by Herb Ritts work and I hadn't felt that amazed in a long long time. If you couldn't go there, buy the book, it's worth it !

Tucked deep inside Cal State University Long Beach (CSULB). This mini museum might be small but the…read moreart holds weight. Interesting, unique sculptures and paintings to adore. Friendly staff and a great environment so that's why I'm giving it 5 stars. It's worth a visit!

That isn't an online art commission. It's social‑media overuse turning into attention‑seeking…read morebehavior and using online pressure to secure space in galleries. I can't lie! too much time online can fuel entitlement, blame‑shifting, and distorted narratives, and that pattern showed up here. Two associates who've known Dana Do since high school reported ongoing hostile behavior at CSULB, including mockery of peers' artwork, age‑based remarks, and misleading stories shared with professors. At the Kleefeld Museum, the same human‑behavior patterns appeared. Dana relied heavily on open social‑media commissions, narrative‑shaping, and online monitoring to maintain visibility. Her painting showed color theory and value issues, yet she made elitist comments about who "belongs" in the university. Calling older students "bullies" and "unprofessional" while engaging in exclusionary behavior herself is contradictory. the issue is the interpersonal behavior, not age. The mix of technical inconsistencies in the artwork and the surrounding conduct created enough discomfort that we left. Signs of Drawing and Painting department favoritism only reinforced a dismissive atmosphere. As a museum experience, it felt psychologically unsafe and unsupportive of developing artists. Not recommended!