Los Angeles art dealer Matthew Brown is relocating his gallery to a significantly larger, 13,000-square-foot former warehouse in the Hollywood Media District. The new space, designed by architect Markus Dochantschi, more than doubles his exhibition area and includes offices, viewing rooms, and storage. The inaugural exhibition will feature artist Mimi Lauter, marking her first Los Angeles show in eight years.
This expansion signals a strong vote of confidence in the Los Angeles art market at a time when some out-of-town galleries are scaling back their presence. Brown, a young dealer with a notable roster including Carroll Dunham and Uri Aran, is betting on the city's long-term vitality, contrasting with concerns from some insiders about the local art scene's health following recent challenges like wildfires.