Malibu City Hall is set to showcase the pulse of Los Angeles' lowrider culture with the photo exhibition "On a Sunday Afternoon" by acclaimed lensman Pep Williams, beginning with an opening fiesta on May 19. Mayor Steve Uhring is rallying the community to experience this vivid portrayal and honor the city's burgeoning arts scene, telling the City of Malibu Newsflash, "I encourage all of Malibu to join us for the opening reception, enjoy the exhibition and Williams’ brilliant work, meet the artist, and celebrate arts in Malibu."
Williams, a third-generation DogTown skateboarder turned prominent visual storyteller, will lead attendees through a photographic journey featuring the world-famous lowrider Gypsy Rose and a selection of other celebrated vehicles, the gallery walls transforming into a Sunday drive down the vibrant streets of LA the opening reception is promising conversation, complimentary eats, and drinks starting 12:00 PM at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, no RSVP necessary.
The exhibition, which runs from May 20 through June 28, is a cultural nod presented by the City's Arts Commission, which has committed to diversifying Malibu's artistic landscape with compelling public exhibitions. Esteemed for documenting street life across the globe, Williams' lens has captured scenes that have graced the pages of international publications, an artistic globetrotter whose hometown roots remain deep and profound—a story of chrome and candor set against the Malibu elite.
For the culture enthusiasts and the art-curious, the chance to rub shoulders with Williams is part of the draw, the exhibition offering a unique lens into a distinctive subculture, free of charge. Open on weekdays, the gallery invites locals and visitors alike to appreciate the confluence of metal, rubber, and canvas in a display that promises to be as much about the history and community of lowriding as it is about the arresting visuals on offer.
Curious about the artist and the exhibition? Immerse yourself in the heart of Los Angeles' lowrider culture without leaving Malibu. For further information, see the Arts Commission website.
