A Santa Monica barbershop is showcasing local artwork alongside haircuts and shaves in its second year operating as a community art gallery.
Pier 86 Barbershop owner Jasu Diaz, an urban art enthusiast, provide space for emerging artists to display their work while customers receive grooming services.
The shop's current exhibition, "Tiempo Sagrado," celebrates Dia de Los Muertos through Chicano folk art, community storytelling and cultural remembrance. Santa Monica artist Ernie Lucero curated the exhibition, which honors ancestors through handmade works reflecting love, resilience and identity.
"More than a tribute to the past, it is a vision for the future and a space where our community connects across generations," according to exhibition materials. The show preserves tradition while creating new pathways of cultural expression and unity.
The free, family-friendly exhibition runs from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Nov. 15. The gallery operates Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The barbershop owner created the dual-purpose space as a way to give back to the community by supporting up-and-coming artists. The venue combines traditional barbershop services with rotating art exhibitions featuring local talent.
Pier 86 Barbershop, also known as Pier 86 Gallery, is located at 3000 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
The Dia de Los Muertos exhibition brings together artists and families to share works that celebrate vibrant ancestral traditions through community engagement and cultural remembrance.
Edited by SMDP Staff