Every single time I visit Revolver Gallery I'm enamored by the beautiful artwork by Warhol himself…read moreand I'm greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable team of professionals.

I had a wonderful experience purchasing my first serious artwork at Revolver Gallery, particularly…read morewith the help of Melanie who guided me through the process.

Came here for the Ryoko Kui "Dungeon Meshi: Delicious in Dungeon" pop up. I do a panel at anime…read moreconventions called "Food Reviewing Dungeon Meshi" where I analyze and review the dungeon floors from the series along with the monsters and dishes they cook, then give real life recommendations to where you can find these dishes in SoCal, so I HAD TO GO HERE. And you know, bring my past Yelpies awards so I can do what my boyfriend calls, "grosshikatsu". We got tickets beforehand online via Eventbrite. I suppose for more busier days, you have a time slot you book and enter. By the time we went, they were sadly already out of commemorative dishes. Also unfortunately, I had no idea that they had a stamp rally with Kinokuniya (would have been nice if there were signs or it was much more publicized -- actually, even when we went to Kino after, they were already out of the stamp cards), but after the kindness of the staff and some convincing and us dying from the heat, they understood our situation. Parking is awful as many such Little Tokyo cases are, but even more so during the weekend and during some events going on in the area, so either be ready to circle around or pay up and make the walking journey here. Getting in is easy, staff scan your QR code ticket and you get a free random post card. One side of the gallery was Ryoko Kui's other works with art drafts, sketches, some translated manga panels, information and background to her works, very nice if you're not familiar with her doujinshi or works outside of Dungeon Meshi. The other side of the gallery was all Dungeon Meshi. You are not allowed to take or record photos of the TV's showing the anime, but everything else seemed to be fair game. The gallery showed various art from scenes in the series and other standalone art of the characters in the world of Dungeon Meshi, the original and final cover art for the manga volumes, a written interview with Ryoko Kui, and much more. Afterwards was the real treat of the visit, all of the photo ops from the animated series, including replicas of the dishes from the series as well as the information of the monsters that were used for the said dishes. PERFECT MATERIAL FOR MY PANEL MIND YOU. Great for photo ops, I loved the color, attention to detail, the 3D aspects of seeing the dishes in front of you, and the detailed back drop and information for the dishes too (like floor 1 hot pot having the scorpion and mushroom cut outs), seeing the walking armor, love the frog photo op and much more. It only covers season 1 of the anime, but, again, perfect for the panel that I host and makes me even more excited for season 2. After the photo op area, there are some cut outs and food models for the concept art of the exhibit itself. Crazy to see that I'm taller than Marcille and my height in comparison to the main cast. Then of course, there's the gift shop at the end. Bonus goods if you spend more than $25, if you share on SNS, and sadly, of course things were already sold out. Solid visit and worth going out of our way to visit (I mean we're obviously otaku too, so kill 2 birds 1 stone in Little Tokyo), and definitely if you are a fan of the series, a foodie, or BOTH like me! NOTE: Since the pop up is in the summer, it gets SUPER hot in this art space. I don't think there's really strong AC in here so lots of fans on the ground and you will get warm. RIP to the cosplayers I saw here.

All over DTLA in what once were run down commercial areas, now public art, art galleries, cafes,…read morecoffee houses and unique stores have sprouted up. After the Grammy Museum which is in the Staples-Crypto Center/LA Live area that kick started the renovation of part of downtown after the theaters at the Music Center, I drove over to Art Share LA, an art gallery, theater and communal housing for artists. They had an exhibit of various artists working in the entertainment industry for Disney, Star Wars and other related animation work. When I walked in I really thought there was someone playing piano. Great space to enjoy art emerging artists.

Wild About Music is great if you already have music you're wild about. In other words, you can't…read morebuy music here, just all the necessary musically accoutrement for the *serious* music lover. Tees, ties, paper weights and, I kid you not, toilet paper on one side of the store; original art on the other. It's a mixed marriage. Why shop here? because you -- or the true guitar hero in your life -- can never have too many miniature electric guitar magnets and pins.

I first saw the poster version of the The Last Session (a jazz version of The Last Supper), a…read morepainting by Joshua Walsh, at Wild About Music. He put Louis Armstrong as "Jesus".. Miles as "Judas".. and Ella as "Peter". The people working there were nice enough to try and look up info on the artist and painting while I was in there.. which I greatly appreciated. The "Ella" thing confused me the most so I wrote to Joshua. He never got back to me. He lives/lived in New Orleans so I don't know if that had to do with my inquiry or if he just thought I was a dork. Anyway.. love love love this store. I used to stop in after work or when I was at the promenade. If I had money when I was living out in LA, I would have spent it here. They have some pretty awesome shirts. I have one with a drum kit that always gets compliments from musicians and non-musicians alike. It is rather overwhelming because like Kit S. mentioned, there's amazing original art and then there's music note toilet paper. I wonder who approved their song to be on TP.

They have their openings every first Saturday of the month from 8pm-11pm (free, $5 donation…read morerecommended). They are currently open for in-person shows! I highly recommend stopping by one of these nights to meet the artists and dive into the whimsical community at the Hive! I first discovered this gallery in '16 during the monthly DTLA artwalk. The variety of art and illustrations make you feel like you're entering a different dimension of creativity and stands out among gallery row with the vibrant, playfully absurd work. The gallery is divided into three (or more?) main areas-- the featured artist show, the group show, and the artist in residents show in the back. There are usually 2 different dj areas where the tunes keep the vibes buzzin high. Be prepared to open your mind and let the magic of this place take you away~

I've been to Corporation Food Hall but never knew the existence of The Hive Gallery until I saw an…read moreInstagram posting of Happening in Dtla regarding the ongoing exhibit so I went one weekday to check it out. When I found the place, it was kind of dim and quiet. I had to double check the hours posted by the door. I peeked through the glass door and saw someone inside so I decided to come in. That person was actually Marcel (or Mancel), one of the artists with one of the stalls in the gallery. I had the gallery all by myself on the day of my visit so I freely roamed inside. I was very much surprised of the size of the gallery and how much art pieces were in there. The gallery looks small outside because of the narrow size but it goes on and on inside. I was impressed with all the unique talents these artists have. I had to tour the place twice to capture all the artworks here. I learned that the ongoing exhibit on my visit was almost ending which explains why the place is empty. I learned that exhibits change every month and from what I learned from other reviewers, this place gets really packed during opening days to meet the artists in person. I highly recommend this place you are into museums and galleries. Entrance is free.

*** Opening reception: 16Sept'10, 6-10pm ***…read more Yet another reason why I dig Venice Art Crawls ... the huge number of very talented emerging artists. DJCA debuted in a revamped loft space for just 1 mo. These works are available to view by appointment only. But tonite, they were on view for the public to fully enjoy. It was a group show of mixed styles, a mix that worked. Its common theme is simply "our rootedness in nature". Earthy would be too simplistic. Painterly ... too narrow. Creative ... too cliché. I just call it a "refreshing gasp". *** Closing reception: 14Oct'10, 6-10pm, c u then. ***

Went back a year later to see different artists and it was well worth the repeat visit!…read more Because it was a holiday weekend, most locals were out of town so parking was easy in the lot. Also just happened to visit a gallery the day before the closing date of the three artists, so they invited us to the closing! So much personal attention, and they took the time to give background on all the artists. Stopped by the store and meandered around the new exhibits until my artist friend found the perfect gift for an upcoming birthday! Will make an effort to come visit more often because the artists and exhibitions change constantly and they're is always something to suit every taste.

Was attending for over 2 decades. It was an amazing microcosm of art practice and humanity to hold…read moredeep cultural conversations. It would be a great loss if it were confirmed for redevelopment impacting gallery tenants.

I stumbled upon Sooki Studio while searching for pottery workshops in my area. Depending on…read moretraffic, I live 5-10 minutes away. They also double as a supply & stationery store, so I had to check them out! I parked on Blake Avenue, a 6-minute walk along the LA River bike path. They were easy to locate, given their close proximity to the river and ample signage. The property is spacious, with the supply store and stationery section located at the front entrance. Behind this, the ceramic studios are set up toward the back, making it easy to explore the shop before heading into the studio area. The shop is charming! They offered goods from artisan clay to rustic twine. Exploring the shop was delightful. I bought a compact toolbox and a sleek folding knife. Gift cards are also available. Thank you, Gina, for the hospitality! The Armenian coffee was delicious and I look forward to attending a workshop. Support local and women owned businesses!

Sooki Studio is by far my favorite studio for ceramics in Los Angeles. Natalia and Gina are…read moreincredibly kind and knowledgeable. This space is very community driven and offers a diverse array of classes taught by various artists. Highly recommend becoming a member or just stopping by to check out the shop and space. Beautifully located next to the LA River, close to restaurants and even a brewery on the bike path. Happy to have found it!

More into cameras than canvases? This photography gallery features international and Cali-based…read more20th-century photographers and represents Nancy Burson, Richard Misrach, and Rubén Ortiz Torres, among others.