Standing on the corner of Constellation and Avenue of the Stars, one can't help but feel small amidst the imposing, glassy high-rises. Busy lawyers and executives wait impatiently at the stop light while pedestrians hurry across the street. From this angle it may seem Century City doesn't have much to offer beyond sexy cars and stressful livelihoods. But tucked in the middle of this uber-clean business jungle lies an oasis for thirsty camera jockeys and culture junkies alike - the Annenberg Space for Photography.
Since its debut in 2009, the Space has featured eight exhibits, with a turnover every 4-6 months. Past exhibitions include "Water: Our Thirsty World," "Extreme Exposure" and the most recent, "Beauty Culture" - the accompanying documentary of which will be shown next month at the Tribeca Film Festival.
On Thursday evenings this oft-forgotten gem also hosts IRIS Nights Lecture Series, an opportunity for photographers from the current exhibition to interact directly with an audience full of photography buffs. Now on display is "Digital Darkroom," which surveys the interaction between photography and the modern methods used to manipulate and explore images.
Admission is free, although reservations must be made online in advance for IRIS Nights. They also validate parking, which costs between $1.00 and $3.50 depending on when you go (check their website for details).
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