As the Founding Partner of pioneering art gallery albertz benda In Los Angeles, Thorsten Albertz offers an ever-evolving platform for vibrant works of craft, design, and visual arts. In spirited conversation with its New York sanctuary, the gallery’s idyllic space in West Hollywood invites the local and international art community to relish in creations by a myriad of leading-edge artists.
Albertz generously took the time to share with Whitewall details of his vivacious party on Marmont Lane during LA Art Week, the best discovery at Frieze LA, and adventuring across the city to take part in all the rapturous happenings.
Best Event
Photo by Erica Silverman.
Courtesy of albertz benda.
Don’t fault me for being biased: our SADDLE UP party at albertz benda’s West Hollywood gallery was a knockout. Great people, great vibes, and an amazing show curated by our gallery artist Devon DeJardin. The hay we brought in to set the atmosphere? I’m still finding pieces of it in the most random places.
Best Discovery
Installation view of Sow & Tailor at Frieze LA; Courtesy of Sow & Tailor.
Shaniqwa Jarvis at Sow & Tailor’s booth at Frieze LA. It was my first time seeing her work, and I’m glad to be introduced to it.
Best Moment
Claudia Schmuckli, Courtesy of Art Jewelry Forum.
An intense, head-spinning, and fascinating conversation with Claudia Schmuckli at Victoria Burns’ end-of-LA-Art-Week cocktail reception—something I’ll remember for a while.
Best Vibe
Friedman Benda/Albertz Benda’s Los Angeles facade at 8260 Marmont Lane. Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Albertz Benda/Marcelo Lagos.
Belting out Pink Pony Club with various art enthusiasts while racing between venues across the vast city of Los Angeles, trying to make it to all the events, openings, and parties.
Best Surprise
Henry Winkler and Thorsten Albertz; Courtesy of albertz benda.
Tony Marsh, “Spill and Catch,” 2022; Courtesy of the artist and albertz benda.
Henry Winkler (“Fonzie”)’s excitement for Tony Marsh’s new perforated works at our booth at the Felix Art Fair.
