The Tamesis
Founded in 1966 and celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Gemini GEL is a gallery space, artist studios and publisher of limited edition prints, lithographs and sculptures. It seems like every household name artist has collaborated with Gemini GEL (short for Graphic Editions Limited) – which currently has an exhibition dedicated to Robert Rauschenberg, and whose other collaborators include Sophie Kahle, Frank Gehry, Ross Bleckner, Man Ray, Ellsworth Kelly, David Hockney, Philip Guston, Jasper Johns, Ed Ruscha and Willem de Kooning, to name a few.
west hollywood park
Within West Hollywood Park, you’ll find the gorgeous West Hollywood Library, designed by Johnson Favaro, which blends mid-century modernism with Spanish Baroque; the popular West Hollywood Park tennis and pickleball courts; and the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center, which has a public rooftop pool with views of the Hollywood Hills.
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West Hollywood has a lot to offer, but it’s probably best known for its many gay bars (and venues owned by reality star Lisa Vanderpump). According to lifelong Angeleno and journalist Daniel Spielberger, “If you want top 40 pop, real beer, and an amazing tuna burger, start your night at Hi Tops. It’s also great if you’re into sports for some reason. Their trivia nights are super popular ( fierce competition The boys might even make a hot guest appearance! ). “
He adds, “The beach has great mud and great hip-hop music. Boys Town isn’t for everyone, so if you’re in the area and want a charming retro queer vibe and decadent martinis, head to Or Bar. Across the street is Book Circus, which has some unique tchotchkes and fun literature. There’s more to West Hollywood than Vanderpump.”
Schindler House MAK Center for Art and Architecture
Photo: Label Kristof
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture is housed in the building of legendary Austrian-American architect Rudolph Schindler, whose radical architecture of the early 20th century transformed the face of Los Angeles. Schindler House, commonly known as Schindler House, is a Japanese-style building composed of concrete panels, mahogany, and glass. Built in 1922 as the home and studio of Schindler, his wife Pauline and friends, the house alone is worth a visit, but it also regularly hosts rotating exhibitions of other artists.
Pacific Design Center
The Pacific Design Center, also known as the Blue Whale, is a massive building housing more than 80 design showrooms open to design professionals and the public. Check their website for the latest listings and schedule of events and movie screenings.
