Something very groovy is happening in Downtown Los Angeles. Momentum has been building over the last decade and it’s suddenly become very hip to live, work and play downtown. The Arts District has become synonymous with cool new cafes, bars, shopping, and of course, art galleries. The Frank Gehry designed Disney Concert Hall was an announcement that L.A.’s architecture is world class.
The latest reason to visit downtown is The Broad, a museum devoted to contemporary art which opened late last year. The Broad is the most recent edition in the attempt to revitalize downtown L.A.’s sleepy Grand Avenue. And it does just that. The building itself is striking with its white honeycomb-like exterior. Inside, the building’s sleek design is the perfect foil for The Broad’s incredible collection of modern masterpieces.
On Madison presents our slideshow of favorites among The Broad’s permanent collection.
Naturally, all that fabulousness worked up an appetite so we made sure to stop at the new and highly acclaimed Otium Restaurant located right next door to The Broad. Great food with a casual, sophisticated design focus. Grab your significant other and make a downtown date ASAP.
Otium Restaurant, interior.
