Randyland is the best! It's unique and beautiful on its own, but to make the experience extra…read morespecial, you'll want to reach out to schedule a visit with Randy in person. Depending on the season and the weather, he'll be able to tell you what time of day is optimal for the best light. In my case, he responded quickly and made it so easy. I'm drawn to quirky people who are compelled to do something, do it well, and keep trying out new ideas simply because they love it. That's Randy in a nutshell, and his enthusiasm and creativity are infectious! You'll leave feeling inspired to see the world a little differently and to make your OWN art more often. Enjoy!

OK, I have had this place on my list of things to do for years. I saw it on Atlas Obscura and then…read moreI saw a video about it on YouTube. It was definitely worth the wait! What an amazing experience! Went with my sister, mom and dad on a Sunday afternoon. Beautiful light in October...beautiful light sculptures and what an interesting interaction with the universe. Randy was just a lovely individual. Like a really interesting, eccentric artist who just is behind what he is proffering 100%. Great talk. GREAT art. Great day. I really recommend it 100%.

I love the artwork! Okay, (honestly), I just love taking beautiful photos!…read more So when I heard that LA was known for their beautiful art galleries, I was hooked! Winston Street aka Indian Alley is one of LA's cultural landmarks featuring noticeable native artist! Indian Alley has some fantastic artwork and some amazing history. This area in downtown LA used to be surrounded by prostitutes, crack pipes and hypodermic needles. Nowadays, it is just a load of warehouses and trash that still surrounds the Indian Alley area. Apartments are in high demand and are building rapidly around the area. However, Indian Alley still remains with a dozen of murals that have covered Stephen Zeigler, a famous man that would not only clean up the area but wrote inspirational messages on the walls. The alley and the artwork are a modern contemporary showcase of our existence. It's a great way to remember and not forget the history of the downtown area. The alley and artwork are unique, just like LA. Enter through the Werdin Street area. There is street parking, don't forget to pay for meter parking. The area at night is NOT the place to be, so only visit in the daytime. The best part about this place... It's FREE! Definitely, a place to visit at least once when in LA!

[30/100] One of my…read morefavorite art galleries was on Winston Street. It was one of two reasons why my visits were so frequent around these parts, until it closed down a couple years ago and my visits turned into just passing through. Indian Alley has changed that, it piqued my interest. We live in interesting times. Social issues that I thought were only found in history books are repeating itself. Will we every learn? It's a compelling 300 feet walk. Pieces ranges from medium poster size to an entire wall. Content matter comments on the past, present and hopefully a better future. This isn't just a random alleyway turned canvas by a handful of artists. This alley has a lot Native American History. It stands both as a reminder and to raise awareness. I don't remember how I discovered this place online but i'm glad i did! There's a gate on the Winston side. It's an exit from the other side. It's possible that when These Days Gallery is open, the gate is also open but it's just a theory until my next visit. Most parking is metered with two or three free parking spots. My favorite piece is the War Paint piece. It's spray cans with a Native American Man on the label. It's to combat racism, oppression and colonization. It's also to open up the mind! It's colorful and striking! Tips: - Enter from Werdin Street, if you're planning to visit early. - There's free parking on Winston Street. - Be careful and try not to visit at night - Bring a camera and some friends, make it a day of exploring Downtown Los Angeles It's part of the LA's history, paying a visit won't be anything but beneficial!

Yes, it's old and rusty... But that just adds character…read more.. ...And it's rusty on purpose! Alana and I were here before, but did not know that there was a check in for this Monument! I found it when I researched "Landmarks". We visited again and I did some research because I admire artists. They are creative, brave, and can express themselves in a productive manner! George Herms is the mastermind behind this art installation at the corner of South Park View and 7th Streets at MacArthur Park. It's not advisable to view this piece at night time... The park has a "reputation", so it's a bit of an adventure if you are curious... This artist is known for taking scraps and discarded materials and assembling them into an interesting conversation piece. He is more of a self-taught artist who decided on this profession "...when a transient sat down next to him in a Sacramento bus depot and said, 'There's the makers, the takers, and the fakers. Which will you be?'" This "Clock Tower" piece was presented in 1987. George Herms also has commissioned pieces in Beverly Hills (1988) and Citicorps Plaza (1989) in Los Angeles. Guess which one I will visit next...

located on the southwest tip of macarthur park, this little piece of public art is composed of…read moreseveral rusted ocean buoys grouped around an eighteen foot tall (also rusted) metal column which is topped with a modernish (and purposely broken) three-faced clock. from the mind of george herms, this sculpture was installed in 1987 and is dedicated by the artist to the men that used to play chess in macarthur park. other than that, it's hard to find out more information about this piece of public art but that doesn't stop it from continually drawing attention. it's worth checking out, if for the sheer oddness alone, if you're in the area and are curious about the art in that park.

I love the design of the building by Elizabeth Diller, and that the you get a free entry for a…read moregreat modern art collection. It can get really crowded at times, but the permanent collection is stellar. Best to get timed entry to the Kusama Infinity Mirror room at the same time as your general admission. Temporary exhibits can be hit or miss, but loved the recent Yoko Ono show! And am looking forward to the new expansion.

I am very picky when it comes to the merits of museums - science, history, natural history, art,…read moreetc - as I have been blessed to visit museums in many major cities such as Seattle, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Cleveland to name a few. Los Angeles is great in many ways but museums is not the city's strong suit, in my opinion, with a few strong exceptions (Getty, Huntington, LACMA). When The Broad opened its doors next to the Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles; the entire city was upside down with excitement and it was the talk of the town. Lines circled around the building for admission and everyone wanted to check it out. I tend to wait out crowds so it took me this long to visit The Broad but I finally went to celebrate my 42nd birthday alongside fellow Yelper Michael B. Everyone is familiar with the story behind The Broad with its existence made through the art contributions of Eli Broad and his wife sharing their private art acquisitions with the City of Angels. Not to be outdone by the world-famous architecture of the Disney Concert Hall; The Broad went full-force to make its own building a work of art resembling a structural masterpiece versus simply a piece of real estate and in that respect, it succeeded; as The Broad is unique, artistic and satisfying for the eyes. Admission is free which is also an inviting plus-side to The Broad. But to me, that is where I stopped being impressed. The Broad has sooo much potential and so much unused space (but it is expanding in 2027 so perhaps it will level up) but it honestly comes off as a glorified art gallery that is simply a tourist trap. The building is so large and in charge but there the ratio of art to the space is minimal and not truly that mind-boggling. The MOCA across the street is a much better choice, honestly. There was only one piece I was in-love with (the melting street lamp) and have already seen everyone's photos for years of the large table, ballon sculptures, Michael Jackson and Bubbles, mirror room, etc; that they don't even require a second glance at this point. Yelper Michael B. is a long time Basquiat respectee and enjoyed the Basquiat room (and he said there was a rare piece included in the exhibit) plus Murakami; but I stick by the lamp post (the silver train is cool, too). My other area of excitement at The Broad? Entrance and exit to the bathrooms include waving your hand over motion sensors which is not only futuristic but hygienically sound and I found this super amazing. But if there is only one piece of art and the BATHROOMS that I find notable; then The Broad is a bust. Honestly, I would have been upset if I had paid for admission. The Broad just seems like another overly-hyped spot that has potential but doesn't live up to its popularity. Or, again, perhaps I am a museum snob and too picky. The Broad is worth a single visit (even though free, make reservations ahead of time); but don't expect some world-class art museum with extensive viewing. We were in and out in about an hour, maximum. Thanks Eli Broad and family; but the actual building is more impressive than your museum.

Driving to downtown LA we came across all kinds of public art. The butterflies girl Mural I don't…read moreknow what's going on here because a bunch of butterflies in a girl and I'll just gonna hang it on the side of the building but it's kind of cool to see.

Magical garden hidden in a private home. It is open to the public two hours a week while the…read moregardener works on the garden: Thursdays, 10am-noon. However, these hours are contingent on the gardener, who may not show up or may come late / leave early. If you're coming from afar, it might be a good idea to email the owner at gardenofoz@me.com and ask about that particular week. I found the email address on a webpage about the garden. I emailed at the start of the week when I wanted to come but heard back the following week. Turns out the gardener had car trouble so the garden was closed the previous week. The owner did email me back again letting me know the garden would be open the following week, which was nice of her. So, if you're driving from afar, reach out to confirm. Don't come at the last minute just in case the gardener leaves early. It's not the easiest to access but hey, this is a private home and we're lucky to have any access to it. This is interesting for anyone who loves folk art, mosaics, outsider art, etc. It's a large space with a lot to look at. No photography is allowed. Parking is on the street. The streets are narrow and hilly but there should be available parking within a reasonable distance.

Cool place to visit if you're into folk art. My visit was short since there's only a two hour…read morewindow that you can visit on Thursdays. Some areas are in need of repair; some loose pieces were on the ground so look where you step. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take photos here. There is no parking on this narrow street so you'll have to park and walk.

It isn't every day I drive by a set of huge pair of Nintendo Remote Controllers! Also, if you are…read morefacing the remotes, you will see a large Rubik's Cube to the right! Such a flashback of some fun days my husband and I shared back in the 1980's. The Nintendo Entertainment System was our first gaming system! There isn't much to write about, but if you want to see these, come take a quick drive by! It isn't in the best part of town, but driving by here shouldn't be a problem!

I had seen this spot on yelp. Being lucky enough to grow up with a Nintendo game console years ago…read morethis is something I had to see for myself. This place is right off the 110 freeway and right past the train tracks on a corner. You can miss it if you have never been. But who can miss these giant controllers. Only down side is the location. Parking is kind of tough in this area I was lucky enough to find some close by. The installation is a cool sight to see if your into gaming or just for nostalgia sake. Not much to do but to soak it in and take pictures if you like. There is also a Rubik's cube and a Tetris replica which is all graffitied out. Ever in the neighborhood or want to take a drive check it out. It's one of those hidden gems in LA which is free. 1up!

I'm impressed that they had entre options ranging from $20 to $60+…read more Ambiance is incredible, take a look at video of the inside to get a feel for it. Food was great, went for the live band Anne & The Carnations on Wednesday. Decent space and floor from a dancer perspective.

The place is cool, love the lights and how quick the people are to get the empty cups and so on…read more Even getting the drinks was pretty quick for how long the line seemed. The drinks are a tad pricy for me for the amount of alcohol content in them. 20 bucks but if you dont care then party on lol. There's an Upstairs and i think i prefer the vibes more when it's a restaurant not a club. Either way the djs were way better here than the place i had gone to the night before.

Public artwork in Los Angeles, California…read more.. Located on a small alley, relatively near to Staples Center, is a very cool tribute to one of the greatest basketball players of all time... Kobe Bryant. As one of the youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe stayed with his team for two decades, helping them obtain five NBA championships. He was recognized many times for his accomplishments - including being a member of the USA Olympic Basketball Team and winning two Gold Medals - proving that hard work pays off! Kobe also was an author and movie maker - he even won an Oscar for his film, "Dear Basketball"! This mural by Jonas Never was created in 2015 before the tragic helicopter crash (1-26-20) which left no survivors. Kobe, sadly, was one of the victims. The world is missing this sports legend. This mural is one of many around LA where fans can pay their respects. RIP Black Mamba

Yelp Review 2023 #197:…read more For a free thing to do/ see, check out this mural by Jonas Never. There are quite a number of Kobe Bryant murals all over Los Angeles but this seems to be one of the most popular. It's in an alley on Lebanon Street and Cameron Lane by a dispensary not too far from Crypto (FKA Staples Center) and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The colors are vivid with a nice contrast of dark and bright colors. Do know that there's a lot of homeless people in this area. I came here early in the morning by myself and I was fine. Also, Google Maps will take you to the wrong place. I almost gave up looking for this mural and I stopped looking for it is when I found it!