The Space

A Distinct Venue for Collaborative Art

144 Space is part of the broader Gestalt Projects and bG Gallery footprint at 2525 Michigan Ave, #A2, Santa Monica, CA 90404. It serves as a dedicated area for focused installations and exhibitions that bring together diverse groups of artists into cohesive presentations.

Like all Gestalt Projects initiatives, 144 Space is committed to crossing art world divides — tying together artists across styles, media, and backgrounds into unified visual experiences.

144 Space embodies the core ethos of Gestalt Projects: that the whole surpasses the sum of its parts. Within a dedicated venue at the Santa Monica arts complex, the space brings together artists working across divergent disciplines and visual languages, allowing their individual practices to converse and coalesce into something more layered than any single voice could achieve alone. The result is an environment where juxtaposition becomes intentional, where disparate materials, processes, and perspectives are woven into exhibitions that feel simultaneously diverse and cohesive. Visitors encounter artwork that resists easy categorization, reflecting the collaborative spirit that defines the broader Gestalt Projects ecosystem.

The space operates as a bridge, crossing the traditional divides that often separate segments of the contemporary art world. By curating installations that pair established voices with emerging ones, and by mixing media from painting and sculpture to digital and performance-based work, 144 Space creates conditions for unexpected dialogue. Each exhibition is conceived as a dedicated project rather than a simple grouping of works, with artists invited to respond to one another and to the architecture of the venue itself. This approach yields presentations that feel intentional and alive, inviting audiences to move slowly through layered narratives and to discover connections that might otherwise remain hidden.

144 Space extends the collaborative vision that defines its parent organization, functioning as a focused laboratory within a larger artistic footprint. The venue maintains an open, searchable ethos — welcoming submissions and inquiries from artists who wish to participate in its programming, while also serving as a destination for collectors, curators, and curious audiences alike. Through its commitment to tying together artists across styles and backgrounds, the space reinforces the belief that contemporary art thrives on exchange. Whether through a single dedicated installation or a multi-artist exhibition, 144 Space offers a consistent reminder that meaningful art emerges from shared intention and mutual inspiration.