A long-time staple on the Culver City art scene, Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects is a contemporary art gallery. The gallery is run by German-born Susanne Vielmetter and originally had a sister gallery in Berlin, which later closed. The gallery showcases the works of both established and emerging artists, representing such names as Andrea Bowers, Rodney McMillian, and Wangechi Mutu. Exhibitions highlight different media and art forms from painting to sculpture and photography. Art collectors and enthusiasts alike ought to add this gallery to their art explorations in and around Los Angeles.
The Blitzstein Museum showcases artworks of a single artist Harry Blitzstein. The museum is the longest running museum that features works of just one artist. Each and every art work within the museum is up for purchase while many of them are on sale. The art works depicted here are relatable to human nature, making it perfect for an every day lover of art.
The brainchild of artist Haleh Mashian, Mash Gallery opened its doors in 2018. This contemporary art gallery is not only a platform for established and upcoming artists, or even those in their mid-career, but also for independent curators who are passionate about bringing art to the people through intimate shows. If you are intrigued by the current contemporary art scene and want a glimpse into curated exhibitions, then this place is worth a look.
Built in Art Deco style, this observatory was constructed in the early 1930s and is a highlight among the landmarks in Southern California. See incredible light shows at the Oschin Planetarium, which puts to use the latest technology. Outside the observatory, you'll find sweeping views of the nearby area that are breathtaking during the day as well as at night. Exhibits and planetarium shows will fascinate visitors. Some visitors might recognize the observatory as the site where the climax of Rebel Without a Cause was filmed. On clear nights take advantage of the free public telescopes to see the stars up close.
During its heyday, this sprawling department store was dubbed the "Cathedral of Commerce." Opened in 1929, the Bullocks Wilshire Building was one of the most impressive consumer centers that the city had ever seen, an art deco masterpiece adorned with chrome, marble, leather and crystal. The building has since garnered a place on the National Register of Historic Places. It has now been restored and re-opened as the Law Library of the Southwestern Law School. The building is open to the public only periodically throughout the year; call the number listed below for recorded information on upcoming tours.
Like most functional lighthouses, this one enjoys a beautiful location by the sea. Open to the public on the second Saturday of each month, Point Vicente Lighthouse and its little museum are quite the center of activity as tourists, sightseers and families head over for a day out. Its serene location in West Rancho Palos Verdes makes it a hit with professional photographers as well. The point marked history in 1790, when it was named by Captain George Vancouver for his friend, Friar Vicente. Standing 67 feet tall (20 meters), it is allegedly one of the brightest beacons in the area, and boasts of radio navigation and automated equipment of modern times. A mysterious "Lady of the Light"-a woman who fell off the cliffs as she waited for her lover one misty night-is said to prowl the premises on occasion.