I follow an L.A. artist named Kevin Yaun on Instagram, and had been seeing posts about his solo…read moreshow at Megan Mulrooney for the last few months. I hadn't made plans to go, but I had an errand to run next door to the gallery and more or less stumbled over the place while parking my car (a figurative stumbling; no buildings or paintings were damaged). This felt serendipitous, and I decided to pop in before heading home. The gallery attendant was a nice young man who showed me into the exhibit. It was a cool show. I loved seeing the paintings in person, appreciating their size and texture, all the qualities that get flattened on a phone screen. What a treat this was on a random Tuesday morning, a chance meeting with a small gallery and a roomful of art. Now I know to keep tabs on Megan Mulrooney, and I hope to go back on purpose one day.

Nice! A new contemporary art gallery in Westlake! Marion Wood (affiliated with Studio Channel…read moreIslands in old towne Camarillo and TAG Gallery in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica) is a multi-faceted artist who is currently focussing on largish image scapes. The colors are vivid, the black on whites are beautifully understated, and some of the paintings use familiar items, such as coffee beans, for added texture. Interesting and inviting! Give her a look.

Beautiful work in a variety of mediums. Venice Beach artist. Local legend. Highly recommended.read more

An excellent artist, and a caring member of our community. Support this guy... he goes above and…read morebeyond to share his talents and inspire others as well.

This artist cooperative is nestled in the center of Topanga canyon. With the most amazing shows…read morethat rotate each month and artists receptions on Saturdays. There is some true talent here...and a trip to the canyon is just good for the soul!

Super nice people, wonderful gallery w/talented artists and amazing art pieces- highly recommend!read more

Los Angeles is an extremely important region when it comes to the history of the Gay Leather…read moreCommunity in the United States. Many people know all about NYC and the seminal Stonewall Rebellion. And "Gay Ghettos" like the Castro district in San Francisco. They are much less likely, however, to be aware that Los Angeles is the home to the longest continually existing gay organization in the world: the Satyr's Motorcycle Club, celebrating its 70th year. In fact, when you do a little research, you will find that Gay and Leather culture has an embarrassment of riches in Los Angeles. Tom of Finland (born Touko Valio Laaksonen) is an artist whose forty-plus years of work portrayed sexy, masculine Gay men. His depictions of such men has had an enormous impact on how Gay Men across the globe have presented themselves to the world. It is damn near impossible to go to a Gay Men's bar (Leather or not) and not find his imagery somewhere in the decor. The Tom of Finland Foundation, celebrating its 40th year in 2024, is dedicated to the work of Tom of Finland and promoting erotic art, including hosting up-and-coming artists. It was founded by Tom and former partner and muse, Durk Dehner in 1984. The ToFF is located is located in the former home of Tom, who died in 1991. The home is a 1912 Craftsmen style house in the Echo Park/Silverlake neighborhood. Besides for being kept in beautiful condition, every possible space is utilized to feature the work of Tom or other erotic artists. As Betty Wood put it, is the "phallus-filled former home of artist Tom of Finland." And at the summit of this grand estate is the former bedroom of Tom, lovingly kept as it was prior to his death. As an organization, the ToFF hosts an array of events. These include such things as salons for drawing live nudes (in various levels of eroticism), hosting dinner parties for Gay Men who enjoy uniforms and leather formal wear and tours of the house's enormous art collection. As the ToFF serves as a museum and cultural center AND the living quarters of the co-founder Mr. Dehner, his partner and the various artists-in-residence, it is not open for regular hours. Luckily, the online calendar is frequently updated, so you can determine when a particular event or tour is available. The Tom of Finland Foundation is a non-profit organization. They rely on donations from various groups and individuals to keep the house and foundation afloat. For most events, the entrance fee is about 25 dollars. This was all I payed for a single evening, which included dinner, at a Yule-tide themed party. Again, know that this money is going directly to supporting this organization and the artists-in-residence. If you have any interest in Gay and/or Leather history, this place is absolutely not-to-be-missed. This is the home of easily the most famous Gay erotic artist, the house is beautifully maintained and the art collection is always in flux and I have been to dozens of events here and have always thoroughly enjoyed myself. Highly recommended.

What an experience at the historic Tom House of the Tom of Finland Foundation…read more A collection of wonderful and exotic art highlighting sexuality, culture, gender, and creativity over the last four (since 1984) decades that is literally in, on and/or apart of every crevice, patched crack, updated fixture, beam, pillar and inch of the entire property... From front to back. Came for a Saturday tour with my friend Andrew for his extended birthday weekend. They have a few slots, the first at 2PM, we got there a few minutes after due to high volume traffic for St Patty's weekend, but thankfully there's a little relaxing portions on the porch with a cool mix match assortment of furniture and fixtures. Durk Dehner, one of the co-founding members and a former partner of Tom himself, was our guide... He talks about the story of how it all came about as well as Tom House eventually becoming a historical and cultural landmark for the City of Los Angeles. The tour is two hours so where good shoes and bring a water, though they do have bottles as well. It goes by super fast and taking pictures is allowed as well as encouraged. During our tour we got to meet some artist staying at the house, a lot of volunteers and staff archiving and planning away. Everyone was incredibly warm, just like this estate. I haven't been lucky enough to attend an event, just yet, but hopefully in the very not to distance future as they have some fun stuff on their event calendar. They have the coolest multi-level backyard and landscaping you'll ever find in LA... Lush with plant life, paths an actual full bar, multiple lounge areas, more art (of course) including along the driveway and on the sides of the house. The gift shop is pretty cool (I got a few fun things, including a pin for under ten and a complimentary Tom of Finland dog tag). We got to meet the home kitty, Durks pretty snowy mixed, cool cat waking from an afternoon nap at the end of our tour... A purrfect highlight. As a not for profit, ToFF aka Tom of Finland Foundation is beyond dedicated to preserving as well as protecting art and artists, being an advocate for the lgbtq+ community and highlighting queer creatives, erotic art, sexuality and freedom of expression. All are welcome and celebrated at ToFF. All are encouraged to enjoy! Q-Tip: They do have memberships which include cool club cards, a member patch, invitations to special events as well as discounted tickets for selected ToFF events. Tom's Kale ensures the above, but if that's a bit steep supporting them with the Tom's Friend membership is more than okay. If you're an artist you reap some cool rewards and a great value.

A must for all aficionados of Latin American Art from Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, etc…read more Although Mexican masters, Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, are gone, MLA still offers artwork by Rufino Tamayo. Artists such as Vladimir Cora, Ada Balcacer, Francisco Toledo, Wilfredo Lam, Baruj Salinas, Raul Anguiano, Francisco Zúniga, Frank Martínez, Rafael Cauduro, Zaida del Rio, Gisela Colón, Ramón Alejandro, Fernando de Szyszlo, Roberto Matta, Raul Enmanuel, Gisela Colon, Theo, Victor Huerta Batista, Attasit Pokpong, Jo Chanchai, are some of the featured artists whose artworks are represented by gallery owner, urbane, connaisseur of art & oenophile, Mark Schneider. I acquired an oil by Mexican artist, Macias, that I will retain for life. Perhaps there can be a way to paste it on the inside of my coffin lid so I can enjoyed it in my after life. Any who, Mark & Kenny Rousseau are knowledgeable and will be able to suggest wise acquisitions that will tailor fit to a customer's tastes, needs, monetary resources, etc. Visits by appointment only except twice a year during the Brewery Art Walk weekend. Also the works can be viewed on line.

This is one of the most enjoyable galleries I have dealt with in 40 years of art collecting. The…read moreowner is friendly, fun to talk to and easy to get along with. Prices are extremely reasonable and terms are fair. The selection if you understand the specific focus of Cuban and Latin American art is very varied, unfortunately for me because I always find something to buy, and runs the gamut from famous surrealists like Roberto Matta to modern rising Cuban stars like Enmanuel. I just keep coming back!

A beautiful, serene space; right across the street from David Zwirner Gallery. When I visited I saw…read morea fantastic exhibit by Gary Lang.

Found this place on Instagram and wanted to check out the giant ball pit, and I'm glad I did!…read more It was pretty simplistic, but it was pretty fun trying to get into the pit and bounce around the balls. The curator was kind enough to let us wonder and explore the gallery. I recommend you check in this place out after getting some coffee from Stumptown, which is right down the street. Very cool! Balloon gallery ends July 24!

This was such a fun place to walk around with all of its Beatles paraphenelia and more. They also…read morehave very interesting sculptures to look at. Its a good thing they have signage on the ground level because you would never know its there! Take a look and check out their items!

Hands down the best gallery in Malibu! Great variety of art, and truly unique pieces. A must see…read morefor visitors, and a favorite venue for locals.