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Adler \ Smith Gallery

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A Surf, Skate and Music Culture
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rt Gallery in beautiful Santa Monica

Opening Exhibition

Exene Cervenka & Jill Emery:
ESOTERIC TURNAROUND
An Evening of Art & Spoken Word

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Opening Night: Saturday October 10th 5 to 9pm

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Adler Smith Gallery invites you to ESOTERIC TURNAROUND, an evening of art and words featuring Exene Cervenka and Jill Emery.

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Known for their distinctive creative voices and contributions to the Los Angeles art and music scene, Cervenka and Emery come together for an intimate evening that brings visual art and spoken word into conversation. Come celebrate the artists and join us for an evening of art, words, and community.

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We’ll let you be the judge...

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Upcoming Events

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OCT 10 - JILL EMERY & EXENE CERVENKA

OCT 12 - COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - Come be a giver

NOV 14 - KEVIN SHORT

NOV 21 - SHREDDER ORPHEUS FILM

DEC 19 - 30 YEARS OF STAF MAGAZINE/ANDY JENKINS + STAF 51​

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The Art Shoppe

Visit our online 'Art Shoppe' for a variety of t-shirts, show posters, signed original works and prints. Domestic and international shipping available.

Previous Shows

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Alex Knost

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A SHOW OF PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHT

Sprawling large works that carry you into a space of light.

August 2026

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Dogtown

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50 YEARS OF FUN

A lineup of artists who helped shape skateboarding’s visual identity as much as its progression.

August 2026

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Rick Griffin ​

 

PACIFIC VIBRATIONS ​

A highly anticipated, exclusive exhibition celebrating the renowned Californian artist.

July 2026

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Peter Schroff

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SUPERLOVE ​

The master surfboard shaper shares his collection of vibrant stenciled art for the first time in 50 years.

June 2026

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David Llyod & Thaddeus Strode

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MYSTIFIED

A collection of 200 unframed pieces with energetic mixed media & drawings.

May 2026

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Falu Carolei ​

 

STOKED AGAIN 

Vibrant works across decks, canvas and objects, heavily influenced by skate, surf, rock, and graffiti.

April 2026

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Sandow Birk

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SEASCAPES 

Sprawling and inviting seascapes painted on canvas and unexpected found objects.

February 2026

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Ed Clover & Ric Clayton

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUNK​

Two iconic artists who images and illustrations helped shape the visual identity of early California punk.

January 2026

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Ben Brough & Damion Fullers​

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LAST OF THE TIDE RIDERS​

Showcasing Fuller’s concise, unadorned creations, and Brough’s figurative, cubist abstractions.

Novermber 2025

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Gregg Deal​

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THE OTHERS

Brightly colored work informed by a Native identity with critiques of society, popular culture and history.

October 2025

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Blakeney Sanford

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​CAERULEAPHILE

Site-specific installations, facet sculptures, multidimensional portals, and Emmy-winning cinematography.

September 2025

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Stacy Peralta​

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THE JOY OF DECAY

A series of paintings on recycled rag paper, a raw and tactile expression of Peralta’s visual voice.

July 2025

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Skateboard Art Benefit​

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MPS - MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

With Jeff Ament (of Pearl Jam) featuring 90 one-of-a-kind pieces of art, benefiting MPS non-profit.

June 2025

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Steve Nazar

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE & ART

Five decades of work spanning a dozen mediums and every color imaginable. We love you Steve.

May 2025

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Book signing Claudia Lebenthal​

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SURFER STORIES​

A collection of unique and intimate stories about twelve of the world's greatest surfers.

April 2025

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Marisa Murrow & 
Summer Strauch​

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A collection of paintings and photos capturing California's timeless coastal views. 

April 2025

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Brian Bent​

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SURFRIDER AT THE PALISADES​

A dynamic show featuring playful oceanscapes set against the fiery, sky-lit drama of the Palisades.

March 2025

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Todd Glaser​

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A LIFE OF WAVES

Book signing, documenting 15 years of waves with 11x world champion Kelly Slater.

January 2025

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Pandora Decoster​

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BIARRITZ / LA

The perfect harmony of French sophistication and Californian surf vibes.

December 2024

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Andy Davis &
Nora Vasconcellos
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SH*TBURD

Whimsical mixed media centered on surf & skate.

November 2024

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Tim Kerr, Sandy Yang & Steve Olson​
 

OUTLIERS

A showing of bright paintings on skateboards, plexi and paper.

September 2024

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John Van Hamersveld​

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MAKING WAVES

Celebrating 60 years of spectacular art creation, and JVH's 83rd birthday.

August 2024

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Russ Pope​

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CALIFORNIA ON THE BRAIN

A colorful array of paintings on canvas and paper 

July 2024

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Collaboration: Tom Blake + Outerknown

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TOM BLAKE+OUTERKNOWN

A collaboration 100 years in the making; photographs & fine threads

June 2024

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Art Brewer​

 

HONORING ART BREWER

Remembering legends and a spread of timeless photographs

June 2024

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Wolfgang Bloch

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REFLECTIONS

Expansive seascape paintings and personal photographs

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May 2024

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Sandow Birk / Leo Hetzel

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SEASCAPES

Epic big wave colorful paintings and timeless surf photos

 

April 2024

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Russell Crotty &
David Lloyd

 

ABOVE & BELOW

Drawings, paintings and hand built ceramic vessels

March 2024

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Collaboration: Casa Ysasi

Creative Studio, Britton Caillouette & Aaron Dozal
 

CABALGATA

Film, music, photography, sculpture and neon art 

March 2024

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Jérôme Brunet &

Ned Evans

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PLAYERS & PICKERS

Photography and mixed media sculptures with live music

February 2024

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Julie Goldstein

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THE SEA AND ME

Mixed media and wood block art inspired by old ocean folklore.​​

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December 2023

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Thomas Campbell

 

DER FER SURE

Mixed media and performance art with live music and film screenings

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October 2023

Good Times  

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