If you need a fix of street art but don't want to navigate LA's mean streets, Lab Art is the place to go.
Brother and sister Iskander Lemseffer and Rachel Joelson opened the gallery dedicated to innovative urban art about seven months ago.
Compelling work by about thirty artists from SoCal and New York is currently on display.
Those who follow the scene will recognize some of the notorious artists represented - Alec Monopoly, Cyrcle, Destroy All Design, Kai Aspire, Army of One/JC2, Sean D'Anconia and skateboarding legend Chad Muska.
It's possibly the most comprehensive collection of urban art in a single location.
After 23 years working in the fashion industry, Lemseffer was looking for something new to satisfy his creative energy. His sister took him down the road of street art and the two joined forces to open the gallery in a 6,500 sq. ft. former car repair shop on La Brea Avenue. It seems fitting the former pit stop for cars is now a vibrant space for street art.
Lab Art 217 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles.
Why limit yourself to art works that hang on a wall?
Lab Art, a gallery known for its focus on street art, teamed up with Sole Bicycles to create custom designed fixed bicycles by 12 influential street artists including AJL, Chad Muska, Common Cents, Cyrcle, Desire Obtain Cherish, GoodBoy, Gregory Siff, KH No. 7, LOUIS XXX, Mar, Septerhed, and Thank You X. The one-of-a-kind designs were part of the Fixed Bicycles & Canvas exhibit that opened last September.
The custom art bikes retail for about $950 to $1200. If interested in viewing, taking a test ride or purchasing any of the bikes still available, they're at Lab Art on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. More info at http://www.labartgallery.com/.
