The gallery closes at 5 apparently; I say apparently because in we strolled at 5:20, as the gallery…read morelady was about to close it down. We asked if it was closing, and she replied that it was cool...she needed to do a few things anyway so we could look around. Impressive. Anyway, we looked around and the art was pretty decent..but way above my price range (which with fine art isn't saying much). Contemporary usually means experimental, and yes indeed...this was that for sure. Free gallery with fairly interesting art and a nice lady behind the counter. Cool...check it out

This gallery is a classy, beautiful, professional place to be. They feature wonderful artists,…read moresuch as Orlando Botero. He is an exquisite artist. He even received recognition from President Obama for his artistic contribution. I can't get enough of his work. They have yearly showings of his work and he attends them, usually in the summer. I highly recommend this gallery and Orlando. He is someone you meet and never forget. He adds value to every conversation. The lady who runs this gallery is kind and patient and always wears a friendly smile. She allows a person to browse and she is never pushy, but always helpful. I visit this gallery regularly.

Katey, the Gallery Director was absolutely awesome. She listened to our thoughts and worked with a…read morepainting we have recently commissioned to recommend the perfect coordinating piece! Just a wonderful experience with great communication once we returned home. Cannot wait for our new Peter Lik piece to arrive!

My husband and I have been fortunate to collect amazing artwork over the years from original…read morepaintings, lithographs, photographs and even an original pencil drawing. So while vacationing in LaJolla and visiting the numerous art galleries we made a promise to each other that we were not buying anymore art. Simply because we have no more wall space. Then we came across LIK gallery. Before we entered we repeated our promise. Each photograph was breathtaking. We circled a few times and admitted we were in trouble. We stood several minutes looking at a photograph entitled Night Shadow. Brian and Katy, two art consultants, asked if we would like to view the photograph in a private room. No pressure at all from either one. They were both delightful. We looked at several frames and mattes. By then we were hooked. So, we are happily awaiting our new photograph. Many thanks to Brian and Katy and, of course, Peter Lik.

My husband and I were on vacation and exploring La Jolla. We've been in art galleries across the…read morecountry, but this is the first (and maybe last) that I'll ever write a review on. Walking into this gallery, at least on the day that we visited, it had a wonderful selection of art. Quite a few different styles, some whimsical, some serious, some just plain tasteful. There were paintings as well as sculptures. Some of the paintings were mixed media. I must have seen at least two or three pieces that I would have purchased on the spot if I had the funds (and I'm usually not the type of person who even considers spending a couple thousand on a wall hanging). Though, please note, my rating is not based on doing business with them, but based purely on my enjoyment of browsing and WANTING to buy, I must commend the curator for doing such a great job. If we're ever in the area again, I'd definitely come back. One art please!

What a great experience...from the time I walked in and threw my purchase and delivery of it…read more Kristen provided a top notch experience..Ian's creations are a "must see"" .....with the proper lighting these portraits come to life and take on a different look daily...Amazing and well worth it ..Thank again....strongly advise to purchase a portrait lite from Method Lights sold on Amazon ....a little pricey but a must have ..there store has different lights depending on your needs and installation needs ect...Thanks so much ... Best, Scott F. Scott F.

Let me start this off by saying this gallery is gorgeous! I am a huge fan of Ian Ely. I first came…read moreacross his work when I was living and working in Lafayette CA. I was at an Art & Wine Festival in Lafayette and was blown away by his photographs. I had never seen anything like them before in my life. Years later, I move back to San Diego and am ecstatic to find out that he has a gallery in La Jolla. I have been to a few of his unveiling events which have been so much fun. Seeing a gorgeous new photograph, exploring his gallery, enjoying live music, talking with Ian and his art consultants is a genuine pleasure. I currently have two of his photographs in my home, Archean Arc and Salutation. I also purchase his beautiful calendar every year and give them out as Christmas gifts, while also keeping one for my household. I have his coffee table book as well and have given that out as gifts too. His artwork is so stunning, the first time I saw Homage I was speechless at how beautiful it is. I was in a Cardiologists office last month and was taken aback (in an awesome way) by the huge framed Resurrection photograph they had on their wall. I was like "hey I know who that photographer is!" It was such a cool surprise. His gallery is a must see in La Jolla. His art consultants are so professional and so knowledgeable about each photograph. I love hearing about the back story to each piece. I will continue to recommend this gallery to all and proudly display his work in my home.

There are always new and interesting things here. This is the best contemporary art gallery in San…read moreDiego. He has a vast selection of premium quality lithographs. There are also always beautiful bronze sculptures in stock, in everything from small to large sizes. RJ is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about art. Plus, he often has sales where you can buy pieces for reasonable prices.

Arjang was so hospitable & lovely! My gf & I stopped in La Jolla before checking into our Airbnb &…read moreArjang truly made us feel at home. He has such a deep knowledge and passion for the numerous art pieces he has. Highly recommend anyone living in the area or stopping by to add onto your collection. Thank you again Arjang, it was such a pleasure!!

Fantastic gallery of Vintage Posters. Claudia is the Gallery Director. So knowledgable & helpful…read more She is a genius knowing all the ins & outs of how to select, buy, frame these jewels. Being an artist myself, I really appreciate the gallery's vast breadth & quality. And the honesty & forthrightness of their communications. And their certificates of authenticity. Vintage posters are the affordable way to glamorize & adorn a home or apartment. i am truly surprised that more people don't collect them.

The new location is gorgeous , the selection is incredible. Claudia, the gallery director, is very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. Everything is priced fairly and honestly and they have everything from smaller affordable pieces to full wall size pieces. Great spot

This gallery really struck a chord with me on my visit to LA Jolla. I was super impressed with the…read moreamazing quality of these photos. The photographer really captured the lighting just right. Capturing such stunning animal images must have taken many hours of patience, just waiting for the animals to be in the right place at the right time. This gallery is definitely one of the most memorable galleries I have ever visited.

What a wonderful find while walking around La Jolla! My boyfriend and I were walking around the…read moretown center and found the National Geographic Fine Art Gallery, which we had no idea existed. Truly, this was a pleasant surprise as we were able to browse the gallery and learn more of its mission. There were many others walking in and browsing the artwork. All of the pieces here are photographs taken for National Geographic, so you may see some that you're familiar with. What I loved most while visiting was the appreciation for all of the pieces, making you learn and understand your place in the world while observing a variety of portraits, from endangered species to landscapes of developing countries. Every picture is beautiful and tells such a compelling story. Although they are very expensive, you can buy any of the pictures and have it custom framed. There were plenty of options for this, and the pictures range in different sizes for purchase. Gallery staff walk around the floor, making sure to answer any questions you may have, including the background of the photos. They were very knowledgeable. But I think the best part of this gallery is that 27% of the sales goes back to National Geographic Society. What a wonderful way to give back while also taking home a prized possession.

Did you know that Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) is considered one of America's great artistic…read moretalents of the 20th century? The man didn't just write and illustrate best-selling children's books. He also created artwork during his 70-year career: sculptures, line drawings, commercial projects and private paintings. If you want to view his stuff, Legends Gallery has some on display. We recognized iconic illustrations (Cat in the Hat!) along with other sketches, fantastical sculptures and impressionistic artwork. All are for sale by the way, if you're looking for that ultimate souvenir of your San Diego trip. We are huge Dr. S fans so really enjoyed our visit!

We just so happened to have stumbled upon this place walking around and seen the Art of Dr. Seuss…read moresign. No one was working but we were able to walk around and look at everything. There's some really cool art in here for display and for sale. It was a great spot to stop for a bit and admire some artwork especially the Dr. Seuss art.

Contacted them to help sell or find a suitable Auction house for items that they sold to my family,…read moreand they couldn't have been less interested in helping. They had no problem taking close to 30k back in the late 80's (30k in the 80's!) but now won't help. I have stacks of correspondence where they hounded these people, and now because they are no longer buyers, zilch! Thanks for nothing!

Be prepared to be judged by yours looks…read more I walked into this gallery with my s/o and were immediately met with a blond woman at a desk who looked us up and down, gave a raised lip, and completely ignored us. Five minutes later, another couple walked in (older, dressed for an occasion), and she was at their throats for their wallets. Walking around them, explaining every single thing she could about whatever piece they glanced at. We received no attention. My s/o and I dress casually. Apparel isn't our primary form of expression, but I am admittedly a sucker for Murakami pieces. She would have known this had she gotten over her own self biases and held a conversation with us. The experience was distasteful because of this, and led me to having no interest in purchasing a piece from this gallery. The pieces were reasonably priced, and the selection was impressive. Solid selection of Murakami as of writing this. If you want to be treated as a customer, wear something that "looks" expensive. If you just want to look at the pieces, dress casually. The service could study the pieces more deeply based off of the conversations I had to overhear. Could likely take a few lessons away from them.

I recently visited the gallery and met the owner. She states she opens at 11 am not at 10 am. I put…read morethe request to edit the hours on yelp. :) I thought the gallery was lovely and I was happy to see them. There is limited parking and this area is often crowded and busy.

This is an old fashion art gallery with old fashion art. There are a lot of boring floras and…read morelandscape paintings in this gallery that failed to impress me. Cosmopolitan Art often time showcases plein air art, and a lot of the artists paint portraits that feature La Jolla. La Jolla is pretty and all, but the I don't see why anyone would drop a grand for a piece of art that looks like every other water color ever done. I like leaving a gallery feeling inspired, but I thought the ho-hum art the Cosmopolitan Gallery lacked creativity and I thought almost all of the work was irreverent.