First time visiting the Blum Gallery in Los Angeles. I came specifically for the Yoshimoto Nara…read moreexhibition: My Imperfect Self which runs from Jan. 18- March 22, 2025. Pros: -free parking lot. If by any chance that lot is full, there is 2 hour free street parking directly outside of the parking lot. I visited on a Friday a little after 2pm and parking was still available in the lot -the Yoshimoto Exhibit was in two different sections. One was in the main area by the gift shop area and the other you had to exit the building and walk through the garden (that is where the large painting is on display) -the exhibit was free! They do have a little gift shop area where you could purchase things like books, tote bags, hats and postcards. Cons: -none! Overall, an enjoyable experience. Because there weren't descriptions of the art pieces, my visit was brief. However, glad I got to see this exhibit.

Huge fan of the free admission LOL…read more it's very spacious and quiet, i came when there was the yoshitomo nara exhibit! i liked the selection of merch they had in their small bookstore, i got a very nice tote of the nara exhibit for like $20. lowkey not a fan of the security guard following me thru the rooms like i am not going to steal anything. those nara sculptures were minimum 4 feet tall do you think i could've fit that in my baguette bag. one star off for that bc they had cameras like just check me thru those

Absolutely wonderful museum. This place necessary for Americans to visit so they may understand the…read morelessons of history. All students of American or world history must visit to see an important piece of the puzzle

Wish it was possible to add 1/2 stars since I'd rate this museum 4 1/2 stars for the beauty of its…read morespace - especially the landscaped gardens-and the staff who are super friendly and helpful to visitors. On my first visit, the Culver City Book Fair was occupying the back garden space and it was a lot fun to walk through browsing through books and chatting to publishers. The museum itself was a hodge podge of Cold War artifacts (statues, Soviet books, assorted items like cameras and recording machines and mementoes) displayed along with art on the walls. Local California-artists are sometimes represented with their photographs and painting also taking up space during some of their special exhibits, as the curators try to align the theme of communism with left-wing ideas of social justice and racial discrimnation. Beyond the art on the walls, however, and far more interesting, are LOTS of special events and regular programs like (free) yoga, meditation, lectures/talks, amazing jazz music on certain evenings. The museum sends out a newsletter monthly listing all the upcoming events. All in all a fantastic (cost-free) resource for the Culver City community and for the Westside of LA in general.

Cool place with great exhibits. Def put on the list of go to galleries. There's also some really…read morecool collector's comic and retro art in a smaller room of the gallery. Cool peeps as well.

Best vibe. Best art. Go for the opening night at the beginning of each month. Support local artists.read more

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.

Black Market is a small but beautifully designed gallery that brings in a lot of really awesome…read moreurban/contemporary artists. Although I'm not in the area very often, I like to drop by and check out the touring exhibits. The owners are always thoughtful in their displays and selection of artists. I'm never disappointed, although it's partially because being around Kinsey always makes my heart flutter like a little school girl.

Great space - lots of good shows, has featured many different types of art and again, good people…read more That makes the experience so much more wonderful. Check their website for the latest exhibitions.

As an international artist and curator, I highly recommend Sherman Gallery. They personally care…read moreabout every artwork they frame. This is my "#1 First Choice Framer" and the "Go-To Framer that I refer the artists I am working with to check out. I speak from my own experience of their expert handling of the framing of own art. An additional highlight I've noticed, is that each sales person has sophisticated taste and an understanding of how to enhance various types of art, without distracting from the work. Sherman Gallery is the best kept secret in LA... jj / 04/26

We use Sherman Gallery for all of our art framing needs. From small, simple prints to paintings,…read morethey make everything look absolutely perfect to elevate special spots in our home. Dena Sherman has an artist's eye for selecting the best mats and frames to create an amazing look that we love. We trust her good judgment and she curates looks that we would never come up with by ourselves. Her crew is also talented, professional and friendly. The Gallery has a vast multitude of frames and mats to create the perfect look for your art and photography. Definitely stop by and see what they can do for you.

Beautiful designs and layout of the store. Wonderful for gifts, design, linens, glassware, bags…read moreand clothing.

very unfriendly staff- interesting how they sell asian/japanese goods (at a whack price point btw)…read moreand only greeted *certain* customers that walked in - and my partner and i definitely don't fall into that group... it was quite hard to look at anything when you felt like you were being watched but at the same time not even acknowledged as a customer. i would suggest going to tokyo central or small businesses in little tokyo/torrance that are more deserving and most of all, FRIENDLY. for the store managers, i suggest teaching the staff a few manners like hi and hello! i hardly ever leave a yelp review for a store, but it truly was such a negative experience

Great spot for getting wood, special and fruit paper. Cool kites and arts supplies. Small business…read moreowned and nicely woven. A little pricy but the quality is high tier

Swoon-worthy papers. I was hunting for something to replace a lampshade and found many many…read moreoptions, different textures, structure, colors, handmade/machine made, price points. So many possibilities for other projects, and helpful suggestions from the staff as well. I will be back.

Beautiful. I love this place…read more The Cinderella is picturesque. Good eats near by. Don't be shy.

*** I returned this year for my 2nd visit. ***…read more I enjoyed 2011 Walk more than last year. Art walk was scheduled 2-8pm and there were many ppl still perusing when I left at 7:45pm, so I concluded it was successful. Bradford Stewart Gallery remains my fave. He has gotta modern day Jackson Pollock kind of style: paint spillings and platterings to make interesting faux landscape images. *** A nice way to spend a Sat afternoon. ***