{"id":31935,"date":"2019-02-08T14:47:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T14:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=31935"},"modified":"2019-02-08T14:47:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T14:47:08","slug":"insiders-guide-to-la-during-frieze-with-the-cultivist-ceo-marlies-verhoeven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/insiders-guide-to-la-during-frieze-with-the-cultivist-ceo-marlies-verhoeven\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider’s Guide to LA During Frieze With The Cultivist CEO Marlies Verhoeven"},"content":{"rendered":"
The inaugural edition of Frieze Los Angeles<\/a> is kicking off next week, February 15-17, and will bring together over 70 galleries across the city and the world to Paramount Studios for what is sure to be an exciting weekend. So what does one do in LA after a long day of fairs?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We turned to\u00a0Marlies Verhoeven\u00a0CEO and Co-Founder of The Cultivist<\/a>, the\u00a0members-only art club that helps people discover museums and galleries around the world, to get an insider’s perspective on what to do in LA during Frieze and what The Cultivist<\/a> has up its sleeve.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Art Zealous: Ultimate LA outfit?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Marlies Verhoeven:<\/strong> I love LA because it\u2019s a more casual version of NYC, so I typically opt for a pantsuit and sneakers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: When you travel to LA, you always bring?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> I\u2019ve learned not to let those constantly sunny days fool you; a sweater or light jacket is a must, especially when I head to Malibu.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: How would you describe LA’s art scene in 3 words?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> Greatest Art Ecospace<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: Favorite art institutions to visit while in LA?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> Ha, that\u2019s like being asked about who\u2019s your favorite child! \u00a0LACMA<\/a> is always top of my list and I\u2019m also looking forward to the Marciano Foundation<\/a> as I\u2019d like to see the Ai Weiwei show. The Mistake Room<\/a> always has a surprise or two.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: After a long day, what are your favorite spots in LA for dinner and drinks?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> I dream about the tagine at Bavel<\/a> and a sneaky In-N-Out burger on the way to back to LAX.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: Favorite hotel bar?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> Never a complete trip without a happy hour drink at Polo Lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AZ: What are some of your favorite outdoor public artworks\/sculptures throughout LA?<\/strong><\/p>\n MV:<\/strong> Art Production Fund\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Champ<\/em>\u00a0by Zoe Buckman at the Standard, it\u2019s just been extended for another year. And \u201cDrone Mess Video\u201d 2018 at Westfield Century City<\/a> by Laurie Simmons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n