Lately I have been on a big Mary Ryden kick and L'imagerie Gallery has an incredible selection of…read more100% legitimate Mark Ryden art and books, that come with verifiable Certificates of authenticity issued by the artist. No fake art here!! Not sure how another reviewer gets away with slandering Debi, maliciously accusing her of being a crook. What an outrageous and despicable thing to do! Debi has always been good to me and she is great to work with. She has a vast collection of original art, lithographs, prints, rare posters, limited edition books and more. If there is something in particular you are looking for, she will do her best to find it. She has a large network of contacts in the art world and can help broker art acquisitions. Many of the artists she knows personally. Debi has been in art and collectible business since she was 19 years old. She is an incredible person, who operates her business with honesty and integrity and does not sell fake anything!! She would not still be in business after 45+ years if she was a crook. That is really absurd and criminal (in my opinion) that someone would say such a thing and try to harm her business and good reputation.

Great Art and Movie Poster gallery and store. Also does great framing! Debi is as knowledgeable as…read moreit gets and is an expert in a field with very few experts. She is straight forward and tells it like it is. Comes with years and years of experience so I can trust when I buy something here, its what she says it is. No one has as huge and vast as a collection with so much expertise that I know of. She's the best in the business!

ROCK & ROLL PHOTOS…read more Located on Sunset Blvd., this cool photography gallery showcases shots of some of my favorite musicians. When I heard they had a show focusing on Madonna, I had to see it! I still have her albums - Madonna, Like a Virgin, True Blue - and some cassettes: Like a Prayer, The Immaculate Collection - so these pictures from the 80s brought back memories. Plus, it was fun to see photos of David Bowie, The Stones, and Dylan. Keith Richards standing next to a sign in customs that says "Patience Please... A Drug Free America Comes First!" is hilarious. If you're a music head, this gallery is for you!

What a gem of a gallery! Sam was so friendly and helpful during my recent visit for their Madonna…read moreexhibit. Both Sam and his associate were very knowledgeable and made me feel incredibly welcome. It was a pleasure talking to them about the prints and ultimately, taking one home with me. If you're looking for amazing music prints, this is your spot!

I have to say I love my new enso and it brings new life to the room! I was intrigued when my…read moredaughter told me about this new studio in Malibu and I couldn't wait to check it out. Tyler is a very interesting guy and I love his interpretation of this traditional art form.

Hiii..recently saw your work while at Lester (my chiropractor)..as I am in my back..I see your…read morebeautiful work on the wall..beautiful.just wanted to tell you!jodi lasky

We don't have a lot of galleries in the valley so I love that Matt Kennedy decided to open this one…read moreup in Pasadena. Matt is also the gallery director at La Luz Dr Jesus gallery, one of the most prestigious galleries in LA. The exhibits shown at 30 South are always thought provoking and I really love how they're always diverse in subject matter. As a gallery owner he's very in tune with not just the past & current trends, but also where art is headed in the future. We stopped by for the private opening of Chuck D's (Public Enemy) 1st art show & we were pleasantly surprised to see Chuck is just as good with art as he us with music. Wow! Such raw energy and Chuck was even there shaking hands and kissing babies lol! Excellent exhibition! Both Matt and his wife are very knowledgeable and his wife also sells her custom (and amazing) jewelry there. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and experience the gallery for yourself. I can't wait to see who & what's next on their plate!

Gallery 30 South, the newish (it opened this year) art gallery from the director of La Luz de Jesus…read moreand his wife and artist, aims to be a "comfortable contemporary art space" with exhibitions and events. The exhibitions run for about a month. It's a small space (one room) with handcrafted contemporary jewelry in one corner. I wasn't sure what the hours were. On the door, it says they're open by appointment only. But now it seems like they are open Wednesday-Sunday. The door was open one day so I walked in to check out the current exhibition, Mythos & Logos by Shaun Berke. The paintings were dark and inspired by Norse mythology but not confined to that period. Nuns, naked women in hoods and other beings engaged in rituals. The largest painting was $30,000. Prior to the Berke exhibit, there was a show by Lindsey Way and Frances Bean Cobain. Frances's pieces sold out in a week. I'm not a contemporary art critic (or even fan) but I do like the mission of Gallery 30 South - to offer a place where people can stroll in and experience interesting, even provocative, contemporary art. They'll carry a range of pieces, from low cost to high end. The owners also are founding members of the Green Street Village, a historic business district in Pasadena. There are mostly independent retailers on the street - in contrast to Old Town Pasadena. It's a pretty street but there isn't much going on - however, it now has this new art gallery. If you like art galleries, check out Flower Pepper Gallery in Old Town Pasadena too.

Such a lovely gallery with kind staff! I visited for a specific exhibition, and had a wonderful…read moretime enjoying the art and browsing the unique pieces in the shop area. The space is small but cozy, and is within walking distance to several cafes and restaurants. I liked that && Gallery highlights recommended attractions in the area on their website as well! Parking is very limited, so I ended up finding street parking a few blocks away (&&'s website was very helpful for recommending areas to look for parking as well). Overall, I had a great experience at && and would love to return for future exhibitions!

&& Gallery is a small gallery showcasing many different artists for sale. It seems like most of the…read moreart they display are sort of anime like themed. The worker was willing to answer any questions about the art pieces and the artist themselves. They also sell many trinkets and magazines. Absolutely worth checking out if in the area. All of the art pieces are very unique and would not find any where else!

Sean Sobczak Sculpture & Illuminated Art has been extended through January!…read more I only noticed this place because I saw the giant seahorse and other lighted art while driving by. I'm so glad we stopped. This is definitely a must see exhibit. Ethereal! Continental Gallery has a great corner spot with huge windows. Definitely a good spot for any exhibiting artist. The inside is rather bare so it makes a good blank canvas to work with. Looking forward to other cool exhibits =)

The Sean Sobczak show was absolutely mesmerizing... I didn't know jellyfish could be so beautiful!…read more We wandered around the gallery in a state of illuminated bliss (no drugs involved, I swear)!! Boo-hoo! Last night was the final night of the show. I hope Continental continues to feature truly original artists like Sobczak. This show really raised the bar for art in downtown LA as far as I'm concerned...

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.

I ordered a Alexander Chen picture for my son. The packaging was excellent. Mr. Binder was in…read moreconstant contact with me. The package arrived safely and my son will love it. I would definitely buy from him again.

Tom and his team are amazing to work with! Great products, fast shipping and everything comes just…read moreas promised. I can't wait to own more of their art. Thank you!