Name: Artist District
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
Birth Year: Around 1976
My mini-bio on the Artist District:
I first found the Artist District by accident. I was in for a photo shoot with my old group back in the late 90’s, and I made a wrong turn. I ended up in this secret location filled with art. I was amazed that such a place had existed. I would stop by occasionally to just stroll through, because the vibe of that district is something else. I felt like I was in my own world, where I wasn’t surrounded by busy everyday life and people. I found out later that it was first one part of the wholesale district, which runs down San Pedro now. A lot of artists hung out and rented spots as lofts where they created art. The neighborhood became a district when the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) moved in, now occupying a historic railroad building. Every building is filled with graffiti (freestyle) art, but the photos of the work I took today may not be there when you visit. Other than all the artist lofts and a few art museums (you have to find them!), there is a vintage clothing shop, a coffee shop, a soul food restaurant, a sushi fusion bar and night club, a steakhouse (which also is a bar and club). Several of the shops are hidden so it’s some what of an adventure to find them. Enjoy your stay!
Location: Off of 4th Street, 3rd Street, Traction and Hewitt in Los Angeles.
Posted January 17, 2008 at 06:47pm by miwaLyric
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patricia Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 3:03 am
thatz some slik artwork
and great coverage i reallie enjoi this blog
john-john Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 3:05 am
hey miwa! remember me? i been a fan since the old days i met you once, anyway i found your website the other day and when i checked back again i saw this, just wanna give you props, thanks for covering the art of hip hop on here along with vips! only you can do that cuz your a leader!
Miki Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 3:58 am
Very pretty captures and colors. Nice work. Take me there!
Genn Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 5:00 am
I know that stairs!!
Cool pic!!
GEORGIPORJI Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 6:43 am
OH SHIT! I’M ALWAYS WRITING ON THEM WALLZ.. MAD RESPECT FOR THE REPRESENTATIN
shai Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 5:14 pm
hey miwa! that place is inspiring! you’re so lucky to be able to check it out whenever you feel. thanks for sharing!
visitor Said:
on January 18, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I’m going to check this place out this weekend, thanks.
Jocelyn Said:
on January 22, 2008 at 9:48 am
A beautiful hidden city, only found by those whos searching…
miwaLyric Said:
on February 24, 2008 at 3:50 am
patricia- thank you thank you thank you!! really does mean a lot that you like this blog/site, please do come back again!
john-john- of course i remember you! i met you at a show once, thanks for staying updated with me, and ur love and support is amazing, means so much!! if i’m a leader then ur tha BOSS! ha see u soon
Miki- i will take you there, have i not taken you there before?
Genn- haha yah you know them stairs! thanks for stopping by and a comment from you is rare, so i will cherish this moment!!
GEORGIPORJI- this blog is dedicated to artists like you who create them, thanks for being a important part of creation, and keeping this place alive! thanks for the comment too, it’s a honor to have one of the creators of this place to see it and comment on it here! thanks!!! keep painting!
shai- yes it is an inspiring place especially for artists! and yes i am lucky and blessed to have it so close to home, and that is why i share it to you and the world through my photographs, i promise to bring more pieces of art from there to you and everyone! thanks for stopping by!
visitor- great! how was it? what was your experiences? let us know!
Jocelyn- yes a new discovery is the biggest treasure, and finding your footsteps here is too, thank you!