Four Hours: Venice
Artist Cheri Pann helps guest Bernard Giraux pose with mosaic tile wings at the Mosaic Tile House, which she and her husband own.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran are the owners of the iconic Mosaic Tile House on Palms Boulevard in Venice. Their home has been a staple in Venice for over two decades, and the couple offers tours on the weekends.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)The Mosaic Tile House began in 1994 when Cheri Pann purchased a single-story home and expanded it with her partner Gonzalo Duran.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)An exterior shot of the Mosaic Tile House.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran pose in the reflection of their Mosaic Tile House, a destination gallery and studio space in Venice.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Bernard Giraux hugs artist Cheri Pann and her husband Gonzalo Duran hugs Eveline Lamige before the pair leave the Mosaic Tile House in Venice after visiting from France.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)A man rides a scooter past Kreation Organic Kafe & Juicery on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)A mural by Isabelle Lago, nicknamed as Isabelle Gorilla, can be seen on Abbot Kinney Boulevard as well as throughout Los Angeles.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)People walk in front of Gjelina, a popular restaurant on Abbott Kinney Boulevard.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Luigi the rescue dog is carried by his owner Tyler along Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Dania Costella eats ice cream with her dad Ryan as two girls walk outside the ice cream shop Salt & Straw.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)A black swan boat sits outside of a home alongside the Venice Canals.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)The Venice Canal Historic District is known for its man-made canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney. Today the canals are a popular tourist destination.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)The Venice Canal Historic District is known for its man-made canals. The canals were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan, with a goal to re-create the appearance and feel of Venice, Italy, in Southern California.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Artists set up photo booths alongside the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Martin Squires, owner of Kapowui surf lessons, helps customers with a surfboard rental. Kapowui has been providing lessons and rentals to Venice Beach for 10 years.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Luis Alfredo Suarez comes out to Venice from Compton to hang out with friends regularly.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Tim Caldwell, co-founder of the Venice Beach Knights chess club, plays a game with Vinh Trinh.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)A painting by Joe Rios lays next to his paint stand on Venice Beach Boardwalk.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)A man rides his bike onto the Venice Beach Boardwalk in front of the Samesun hostel.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Nicky the Healer works with a customer at his booth on Venice Beach Boardwalk.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Vendors are packed in along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Tourists watch the Calypso Tumblers perform on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The Tumblers have been performing in Venice and New York for over 25 years.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Alena Dawn works out at Muscle Beach.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Sashoy Blake poses with Ike “Catcher†Musitz, an actor and regular at Muscle Beach.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Men work out at Muscle Beach Gym in Venice.
(Allison Zaucha / For The Times)Women play paddle tennis at the POP tennis courts in Venice Beach.
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