I wandered into Studio 58 during this month's Art at the Arcade (which happens the first Saturday of every month, from six to nine pm), and really enjoyed perusing the large black and white photos of western scenes displayed there: adobe buildings, desert landscapes, a beat-up tin pail hanging above a well, a view of arid land and cloudless sky seen looking up through the spokes of an old wooden wagon wheel... The photography may not have been incredibly original, but I liked the mood it set and its association with old western movies.
This gallery is basically one moderately sized room, its four walls covered practically from floor to ceiling with artwork. I'm not sure how they got it to smell just like real cigar smoke, considering that the Arcade has a no smoking policy... The gallery owner and/or artist was very friendly, and seemed like he'd be happy to talk about his work with anyone who was interested. I'd recommend making a point to check out Studio 58 next time you go to the art crawl. read more