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A Look at L.A.: Modern Art in Venice Beach

By Emily C. Wong

Reggae for Kids - This man and his "Reggae for Kids" CD are fixtures at the Venice Boardwalk. On any given day, he can be seen wheeling around a boom box in a wagon, playing a funky reggae version of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". By Emily C. Wong

Musicians at Venice Beach - The grassy space between the Boardwalk and the sand is a popular place for people to sit and enjoy the California sunshine. People can often be seen sketching and playing music with their friends. By Emily C. Wong

Relaxing on Venice Boardwalk - These men, who sell stickers for people to decorate their skateboards with, relax in a mid-afternoon lull to engage in a game of chess. By Emily C. Wong

Starry Night Wall Painting - Wall art is a staple at the Venice Boardwalk. This rendition of van Gogh's "Starry Night" can be seen down one of the alleys that branches off of the Boardwalk. By Emily C. Wong

Venice Beach Storefronts - The stores that line the Venice Beach Boardwalk are known for their cluttered exterior appearance and are often decorated with brightly colored signs that advertise the goods they sell. Their exterior blends in with the colorful street art that can be spotted around the boardwalk. By Emily C. Wong

Venice Beach Graffiti Wall - The graffiti wall on the sand is a particularly vibrant attraction of Venice Beach. However, these walls aren't open to anybody; one must obtain a permit to spray paint these walls. By Emily C. Wong

Your Name on a Grain of Rice - Vendors set up booths along the boardwalk to sell souvenirs. Oftentimes they’ll bring furry friends to keep guard over their stations while they’re out running errands. By Emily C. Wong

Graffiti Trees - Even the trees, which stand just a few paces away from the graffiti wall, are spray painted by graffiti artists. The graffiti artists in Venice Beach use virtually any medium available to them. By Emily C. Wong

Street art, street vendors, and street performers are among the many attractions Venice Beach (Los Angeles, California) has to offer.

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