LA ’s street art and cultural eye - candy scene is strong – and there ’s no question that ’s partially due to Instagrammers make some of those visuals extra noted . But where are the spots you see down up all the time – and what ’s the deal with them ? Glad you asked : here are some of LA ’s most pop Instagram spots , and where to find them :
Where it is : Craig ’s , West HollywoodWhat it is : Mural in front of restaurantDescription : If you ’re await for a scene and to beseen , then look no further than Craig ’s in the West Hollywood Design District ( or just count for the flock of paparazzo waiting alfresco ) . You ’re almost guaranteed to fret elbow with a celebrity at this gamey - conclusion American restaurant , and you ’re just as potential to see light flashing outside for an impromptu photo sesh in front of the wall painting . And no , those are n’t Egyptian Hieroglyphics . That ’s LA street creative person RETNA ’s signature graphic .
Where it is : Angel City Brewery , DTLAWhat it is : The Heart of Los AngelesDescription : Throwback a cold one at this Arts District brewery that pours its own spread out craft beer on tap , and has a calendar of event like karaoke and secret plan night year - round . Take a brewery hitch and scope out the 27,000sqft warehouse and beer garden but do n’t leave without walk to the northwest corner towards Traction Ave to catch the glittery Heart of Los Angeles piece by antigirl so you , too can share your making love for LA ( get it ? ) .
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Where it is : St. Regis Wine & Liquor , Beverly GroveWhat it is : Angel WingsDescription : You’ve in spades get wind these wing all over your Instagram provender and all over the city because they ’re part of Colette Miller ’s Global Angel Wings Project . Passersby keep stopping to make trusted they get their angelic shot because after all , LA is the City of Angels , right ? Now you ’re proving it .
Where it is : Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop , VeniceWhat it is : Bleeding HeartsDescription : This healthy , fast - casual smudge is where Abbot Kinney hipsters go to get their kale and romaine fix . Their ahi & farro salad is a local dearie , but the veridical show - stopper is the vibrant “ Bleeding Hearts ” mural on Santa Clara Ave . Artist JGoldcrown , is best recognize for this coloured Lovewall that can be find on the side of Greenleaf – and in alleys all over the country .
Where it is : Cisco Home , MelroseWhat it is : Made in LA wallDescription : Cisco home plate designs piece of furniture that not only look cool , but is friendly to the surroundings too . And in a metropolis full of transplants , while most hoi polloi may wish to call up they ’re “ Made in LA , ” that fence in outside their stock is actually referring to the fact that all the piece of furniture is made aright here in our backyard .
Where it is : The Springs , Arts DistrictWhat it is : Polka Dot WallDescription : The Arts District is basically one bad spectacle for Instagrammers – and this rainbow - colored polka Department of Transportation paries is one of the most pop neighbourhood spots . The impulsive wall painted by The Most Famous Artist is located off of Imperial St on the side of the vegan eatery / health center , The Springs , and has become a frequent stoppage for Instagrammers post - downward andiron .
Where it is : Smashbox Studios , Culver CityWhat it is : Love wallDescription : The NY artist behind these love walls all over LA is Curtis Kulig , best known for his signature “ enjoy me ” photographic print . While this particular piece is in an area surrounded by office construction , sometimes , love ( and likely not a mean solar day task there ) is all you require .
Where it is : West HollywoodWhat it is : Stahl HouseDescription : credibly one of the most iconic LA homes , this house in the hills has been featured in numerous publications for its sleek design and architecture . With trading floor to ceiling panoramic views of the city and the sort of look - but - don’t - touch furniture you usually only see in showroom , it ’s basically what bachelor inking pad dream are made of . you may sign up to take a duty tour of the property but they ’re booked almost a calendar month out , so for now you ’ll just have to keep scrolling Instagram .
Where it is : Micheltorena Elementary School , SilverlakeWhat it is : colourful stairsDescription : The multi - colored staircase is veil , but it ’s on Micheltorena St and Sunset Blvd . Three friend decided to slick up up the stairs by render them a little love ( get it ? ) and while the metropolis was n’t thrilled , the stair art is here to stay ( at least , for now ) so you could get your workout in AND your Instagram shot all in one . roaring .
Where it is : DTLAWhat it is : Bradbury BuildingDescription : You might greet this straight-laced - esque building from movies like500 Days of SummerorBlade Runner … but it also happens to be one of LA ’s oldest commercial-grade buildings turned tourer attraction turned - Instagram - favourite .
Where it is : Artist and Craftsman Supply , Mid - CityWhat it is : Mondrian WallDescription : This craft storage is an artist ’s paradise with a huge choice of supplies for the next time you experience like letting out your inner Picasso . Naturally , they ’ve paint their own masterpiece on the wall . This geometrical design , modeled after the original Dutch artist , Piet Mondrian , can be establish on their Mid - City localization on the corner of La Cienega Blvd and Airdrome St.
Where it is : Pershing SquareWhat it is:“Liquid Shard ” artistic creation installationDescription : This recently - installed 15,000sqft installation basically looks like one heavy moving ridge of sheeny confetti . The urban center of Los Angeles commissioned the art sculpture by Patrick Shearn as part of a continuous seek to support public art display , but it ’s unclear what ’s more entertaining : the art itself or the gang of the great unwashed lying down trying to get the perfect guesswork .
Where it is : Alfred Coffee , Melrose and other locationsWhat it is : But First , CoffeeDescription : It ’s still unclear whether people number here for the coffee or just to take that “ I was here ” Insta shot . This trending tagline cover everything from their walls to their coffee sleeves so you could find a background for your photos in almost every corner of the shop class . Well played , Alfred . Well play .
Where it is : Dangerbird Records , Silverlake JunctionWhat it is : Dallas Clayton MuralDescription : If this playful “ Stand here and think about someone you love ” art wall ( which made a guest appearance at last class ’s FYF Fest ) looks like it came out of a children ’s Good Book , that ’s because the artist behind it is a minor ’s Scripture author . And a overbold one indeed . LA ‘ Grammers would n’t lack an opportunity to snap a selfie that prompts tagging a beau , girl , ma , dad , baby , cat , goldfish , etc , etc , etc .
Where it is : Arts District Co - op , DTLAWhat it is : WRDSMTH art pieceDescription : You’ve unquestionably see at least one of WRDSMTH ’s inspirational memos plaster around the metropolis . The feel - good messages are on everything from retail store rampart to electric boxes and often use cagey give-and-take act to call out LA - isms that have to be portion out with your 14 followers .
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