Ben Maltz Gallery

The Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College of Art and Design is a free opportunity for anyone near LAX to see rotating exhibitions of world-​class contemporary art. Park in the free visitor parking in the parking structure on the north side of La Tijera a half block west of Lincoln Blvd. Then find the Galef Center for Fine Arts (grey building). The one-​room Ben Maltz Gallery is on the ground floor (to the right after entering).
We came over the weekend to discover the STILL exhibition by Alison Saar (until November 17). It’s a haunting display of creative visions that evoke emotions tied to race and gender. Many of the pieces feature life-​size sculptures of women. Some have antlers and one is even suspended upside down hanging by a rope tied around her feet. Another shows a black woman balancing a white woman on her head. It only takes about 20 – 30 minutes to appreciate the dozen or so pieces, but some of the imagery will stick with you much longer.
The Ben Maltz Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Thursdays, it remains open until 7:00. The gallery is relatively unattended. We simply walked in, spent our time with each piece, and left without really having to interact with anyone … although I did sign up for their mailing list on a clipboard near the entrance.
Near LAX and have an hour waiting to pick someone up at the airport? Consider a quick visit to the Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College of Art and Design to expand your appreciation of contemporary art in a setting much more peaceful than the scene at Terminal 3.

*** A cool 3500sq-​ft space on the campus of Otis College. ***
It is free and open to the public for viewing Tues-​Sat, 10−5pm.
I strolled thru here today after eating pupusas and buying fruit
at the Westchester Farmer’s Market across the way (Lincoln).
As for the current exhibit (Todd Schorr), that dude is obviously
talented w/​paint but most likely disturbed in several ways? ;p
*** Free prkg is available on street or garage off La Tijera. ***