T H E B R O A D
Residing at The Broad is Eli and Edythe Broad's private collection of post-war art works. With a stirringly large collection of over 2,000 pieces from 200 artists the philanthropic couple personally financed the $140million building in which they share their love of the arts with the general public. The building itself is a masterpiece designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler.
Having commenced their love of cultural investing over five decades ago, the Broad's collection is unquestionably one of the most extensive personal accumulations in the world and the couple have cleverly built it up on the base belief that “the greatest art collections are built when the art is being made”. And so it is that it plays home to iconic works of art from some of the most notable artists in the world including Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Rauschenberg, Kara Walker, Cy Twombly and Jasper Johns - alongside a variety of incredible new up-and-coming artists that the couple consider to be worth investing in right now.
With just 250 of the 2,000 pieces on show at any one time, The Broad boasts a permanent line of eager art enthusiasts who cue up daily for up to an hour and half just to gain access. With free general admission, it's best to book in advance to guarantee entry and avoid any disappointment.
221 S. Grand St., Downtown // Visit thebroad.org
H A U S E R & W I R T H
Hauser + Wirth opened its Los Angles location in 2016 right in the centre of Downtown LA Arts District. Located in a former flour mill the contemporary art institute plays home to a vibrant communal space with an aim to bring together art and architecture alongside it’s very active events schedule. This space is not just to come and observe, it’s about getting involved and in supporting and joining forces with a variety of local and international art and culture establishments, this unique LA gallery has created an interactive experience with the art world like no other.
901 E. 3rd St., Downtown // Visit hauserwirth.com
G A G O S I A N G A L L E R Y
Larry Gagosian’s presence in the contemporary art world is something of legendary status. His first gallery is the Beverly Hills location which he opened in 1980. Since then he has built an entire empire, now with seventeen exhibition spaces in cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, Geneva, Basel, Rome, Athens, and Hong Kong. Showcasing the work of major international artists such as Georg Baselitz, Ellen Gallagher, Andreas Gursky, Anselm Kiefer, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Taryn Simon, Rachel Whiteread and Damien Hirst, the always vibrant program at Gagosian is not to be missed when in L.A.
456 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills // Visit Gagosian.com
H A M M E R M U S E U M
First opening to the public in November 1990 by former Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Armand Hammer, the Hammer is one of L.A’s top art spaces. Financed by Occidental, Dr. Hammer had several galleries dedicated to his extensive art collection. Upon his death just three weeks after the opening, the museum began negotiations with UCLA which would see the beginning of a great partnership whereby the college has since managed all operational runnings of the institution. Over time the museum has amassed it’s own very prestigious collection which now holds over 2,000 artworks. Fuelled by varying thematic contemporary exhibitions, historical exhibitions, and contemporary artists’ projects, the museum’s aim is to continually provide important insight into the critical cultural, political and social matters of our time through the artists they work with and the invaluable perspectives they provide while always igniting the imaginations of those who observe, ultimately inspiring change in the way we live and the world we create.
The Hammer is open to the public on a free admission basis.
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood // Visit hammer.ucla.edu
T H E E A M E S H O U S E
Also fondly known as Case Study House No. 8, the Eames House is a distinguished landmark of mid-century modern architecture. Designed by husband-and-wife Charles and Ray Eames and constructed in 1949, the house remained their home until their respective passings in 1978 and 1988. Today the house is a sacred sanctuary for lovers of mid-century interiors and design. It reflects their consideration of life as an act of design itself and remains filled with ‘stuff’ representing the story of their lives and how they lived it. One of the most notable and understood aesthetics the design duo left behind is the Eames Lounge and Ottoman - furniture that today is highly valuable in it’s original form and an often copied piece of work.
Reservations are required for all visits.
203 Chautauqua Blvd., Pacific Palisades // Visit eamesfoundations.org
L A C M A
Showcasing the work of living and historical artists in the view to serve the public’s curiosity and vision of the world we live in, LACMA is the largest museum in the western united States. With an astonishing collection that boasts 142,000 artworks, each representing a specific element of the past 6,000 years of life through the artists eye. Each exhibition at LACMA aims to illuminate the rich and cultured spirit of the regions heritage and varied population, while the museum’s experimental philosophy is very much reflected in the artists and mediums they work with from traditional forms of art to technological channels and very much the most important thought leaders of our time. Don’t miss ‘The Story of Light’ - one of the most photographed places in L.A and one of the most visited artworks on campus since it’s opening in 2008 (pictured above).
5905 Wilshire Blvd., West Hollywood // Visit lacma.org
T H E G E T T Y V I L L A
Inspired by the remains of the Villa Dei Papiri in Herculaneum and the Roman era, The Getty Villa was originally opened in 1974 by oil magnate, billionaire and art patron J Paul Getty as a way to share his vast collections of Classical and Renaissance-era artworks with the public. With a minimum of 1,200 artefacts on show at any one time, the Getty Villa is a destination spot to lose a few hours of your day, wandering happily through it’s galleries and it’s varying on site exhibitions. Upon it’s initial opening in 1974, the launch was met with mixed reviews from critics. The art itself was received with open arms and applause, however the building encountered incredible criticism from historical and architectural experts who felt the era that inspired it’s creation wasn’t at all reflected correctly. The Villa closed in 1997, with the artworks being move to the Getty Centre, so that the villa could be properly converted into a museum level space, only reopening again 2006. Since it’s reincarnation, the Villa has become a hotspot fo tourists and locals alike and being located at the easterly end of Malibu, getting there can be a day out from the city, stopping at Malibu Farmer’s Market which is open on Sunday’s (come hail, rain or shine) or perhaps a nice date night dinner at Nobu..
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades // Visit Getty.edu
T H E G E T T Y
Not just for art lovers and or those in search of the museums latest world-class exhibitions , the Getty Centre is an escape. Looking out over the hills, perched high above West L.A it’s the perfect place to decamp with a picnic and relax for a few hours away from the city. The centre is very family friendly hosting free music and theatre performances on the weekends and also holds kid-friendly workshops. Designed by Richard Meier to reflect an elevated modernist city and occupying a vast 750 acres, whether you go for the art and architecture or the gardens and walks, it’s sure to inundate your senses with inspiration and insight into the exact world J Paul Getty originally intended, one where art stimulates the imagination and the imagination can perhaps give rise to a better world.
In it’s entirety, the complex includes the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Harold M. Williams Auditorium, two cafés, a full-service restaurant. Admission is free to everyone.
1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood // Visit Getty.edu
H O N O R F R A S E R
With a mission to issue the best platform possible to varied and significant community artists, Honor Fraser opened in Culver City in 2006. Working with a diverse range of artists creating with a range of mediums focusing on process-driven, research-based, and object-focused strategies, the gallery is surprise for the senses and never fails to delight. What you’ll find at Honor Fraser is always unexpectedly intellectual and consciously created to ignite a curiosity around the conventionality of societal norms. The gallery aims to consistently challenge the standard, both in the artists they work with and the pieces exhibited. You’ll find artists such as Jeremy Blake, Tillman Kaiser, Annie Lapin, Sol LeWitt, Kenny Scarf and Tom Wesselmann.
2622 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City // Visit honorfraser.com
