Bruin-Owned Art Galleries and Collectives
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ur Bruin-owned businesses series continues with a feature on art galleries and collectives which showcase the classic and contemporary works of both Bruins and non-Bruins alike, as well as that of their founders. Support the arts and Bruin entrepreneurship by planning a visit or following them on social media to see their current and upcoming exhibitions.
Giant Robot 2 GR2 Gallery
Founder: Eric Nakamura ʼ93
Location: 2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone Number: 424-246-7626 Text Only
Website: https://www.giantrobot.com/
Social: @giantrobotstore
About:
GR2 Gallery features art exhibitions by notable artists like Katsuya Terada, Luke Chueh, David Choe, Mari Inukai, Deth P Sun, Rob Sato, Ako Castuera, Sean Chao, Yoskay Yamamoto, Uglydoll and countless others.
Crenshaw Dairy Mart
Co-founder: Patrisse Cullors ʼ12
Location: 8629 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305
Website: https://www.crenshawdairymart.com/
Social: @crenshawdairymart
About:
Home to an artist collective and art gallery dedicated to shifting the trauma-induced conditions of poverty and economic injustice, bridging cultural work and advocacy, and investigating ancestries through the lens of Inglewood and its community.
The LA Art Box
Founders: Bernie Bernardo ʼ92 and Mar Dumlao ʼ94
Location: 8020 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone Number: 323-612-8112
Website: https://thelaartbox.com/
Social: @thelaartbox
About:
A Filipina- and minority-owned cultural gallery showcasing exhibits and events that highlight artists from communities of color.
TW Fine Art
Founder: Gary Leonard ʼ73
Location: 717 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
Phone Number: 929-298-2611
Website: https://www.tw-fineart.com/
Social: @tw_fineart
About:
TW Fine Art practices a hybrid model of fine artist representation and art collection management. Their in-house fine artist agency services entail managing an artist's career, along with the business backend required to produce and sell art.
Take My Picture
Founder: Gary Leonard ʼ73
Location: 109 W. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone Number: 323-559-1973
Website: https://takemypicture.com/
Social: @tmpgaryleonard
About:
Take My Picture is a gallery on Broadway Avenue in downtown Los Angeles dedicated to Gary Leonard’s photographs, documenting the public and private culture of Los Angeles with significant guest collections.
Machine Inspired Art
Founder: Behn Samareh, M.A. ʼ97
Location: 530 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone Number: 213-221-7076
Website: http://www.machineinspiredart.com/index.php
Social: @MIAGallery
About:
Machine Inspired Art is a design studio and fabrication workshop. They specialize in artwork and large-scale installations for the hospitality and entertainment industries.
Advocartsy
Founder: Roshi Rahnama ʼ89
Location: 434 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048
Phone Number: 213-372-5096
Website: https://advocartsy.com/
Social: @advocartsy
About:
Advocartsy is a contemporary art platform specializing in Iranian contemporary art.
Art + Practice A+P
Co-founder: Eileen Harris Norton ʼ74
Location: 3401 W. 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone Number: 323-337-6887
Website: https://www.artandpractice.org/
Social: @artandpractice
About:
Art + Practice A+P supports L.A. transition-age foster youth through their collaboration with nonprofit social service provider First Place for Youth and provides Angelenos with free access to museum-curated contemporary art.
Blum & Poe
Co-founder: Tim Blum ʼ87
Locations:
2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-836-2062
19 E. 66th St., New York, NY 10065
212-249-2249
Harajuku Jingu-no-mori 5F1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
+81-3-3475-1631
Website: https://www.blumandpoe.com/
Social: @blumandpoe
About:
Blum & Poe was founded by Tim Blum and Jeff Poe in Santa Monica in September of 1994 as a space to show local and international contemporary art in all media.
Rough Play Collective
Co-founder: Emily Sudd, M.F.A. ʼ14
Locations: Los Angeles and Joshua Tree
Website: https://www.roughplay.net/
Social: @roughplayprojects
About:
Rough Play Collective was born out of a dialogue that began with a debate on the increasing demand in contemporary art for the artist to combine artistic practice with academic research.
3B Collective
Founders: Adrian Alfaro ’15, Aaron Estrada ʼ16, Oscar Magallanes ’17 and
Gustavo Martinez ʼ15
Locations: Los Angeles and San Diego
Phone Number: 323-686-1846
Website: https://3bcollective.com/
Social: @3bcollective
About:
3B Collective is a Los Angeles-based group of artists and designers who met while doing their undergraduate studies at UCLA. Their works reflect their commitment to providing an inclusive platform that encourages pride and recognition of the different facets of communities.
Malibu Contemporary Art Gallery
Founder: Lori Mills ʼ86
Location: 2 Dole Dr., Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone Number: 310-359-3895
Website: https://www.malibucontemporaryart.com/
Social: @malibucontemporaryart
About:
Malibu Contemporary Art Gallery, a gallery featuring contemporary works exclusively by Southern California-based artists, featuring contemporary works by established artists who exhibit internationally and in museum collections.
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