Gallery Row, Downtown Art Walk
Bert Green Fine Art
de Soto
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art
Art Murmur
Every second Thursday of the month from noon – 9 p.m., art lovers gather in Downtown LA for the Downtown Art Walk. Join in on the fun by taking a free self-guided tour of the area's hottest galleries, ranging from commercial art to nonprofit venues. If it's your first time, make sure to download a map and read about the art walk before you go. If you're having trouble choosing where to visit, these five galleries have garnered reputations for style, scene and cutting-edge art.
729 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.955.9051
www.thehivegallery.com
There’s something distinctly LA about The Hive, one of Downtown Art Walk’s busiest galleries. The works here represent an amalgam of talent, all of which has a common theme of pushing boundaries both personal and public. Expect a DJ, a hip crowd and eye-popping work.
102 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.624.6212
www.bgfa.us
Known for its emphasis on works that elaborate on aesthetic dialogue and development, Bert Green’s gallery often features contemporary artists who refrain from portraying their subjects with in-your-face attitude. Instead of shock value, they typically opt for subtle yet powerful expressions of introspective themes.
108 W. Second St., #104
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323.253.2255
www.gallerydesoto.com
Located in the Higgins Building, de Soto balances electrifying work with controlled restraint. Expect groundbreaking installations, as well as numerous fairs and events such as “Photo LA.” Refined but certainly not stuffy, the gallery brings a gentle dose of sophistication to Gallery Row.
107 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
323.646.9427
www.lacda.com
You’ll see impressive displays of digital wizardry-turned-art at this thriving gallery, where artists from all over the world showcase their works. It’s easy to see why the gallery is so popular. Curator Rex Bruce isn’t afraid to throw out definitions of “high” or “low” culture — he’s only interested in excellent art.
129 E. Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.623.2332
www.artmurmur.com
This definitive gallery features works that possess both a high level of technique and also a strong sense of creative communication. Aptly named, Art Murmur is the place that triggers conversation on anything from political themes to social trends.
