Artist and designer Kii Arens has opened a new gallery called Fab L.A. in the historic Fine Arts Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The space, located on West 7th Street, features Arens' vibrant concert posters and artifacts from collaborations with musicians like Elton John and Van Halen, as well as works for Disney, Coachella, and the Hollywood Bowl. The opening doubled as a fundraiser for Oxfam, with donated items from Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Lorde sold to benefit the anti-poverty charity. Comedian Jeff Ross attended and took over DJ duties at the event.
The opening of Fab L.A. signals a shift of creative energy from Hollywood to Downtown Los Angeles, where the Fine Arts Building's century-old landmark status provides a grand new venue for pop art. The gallery's blend of commercial pop culture, music memorabilia, and charitable fundraising reflects a growing trend of artist-run spaces that merge commerce, celebrity, and social causes. This move also highlights the ongoing revitalization of Downtown LA as a hub for contemporary art and entertainment.