In September 2024, Simchowitz launched a new venue in Pasadena called Hill House. The space was inaugurated with a group exhibition and is now showcasing a solo exhibition featuring new pieces by Los Angeles-based artist Shaina McCoy. However, Hill House isn’t a typical gallery. Instead, it’s a collection of buildings centered around a swimming pool, where each structure offers art and sound in a relaxed, living-room-like atmosphere. There are no traditional “white cube” gallery spaces here. Hill House serves as a versatile venue, hosting exhibitions of emerging contemporary art, high-quality music systems (Simco Audio), artist residencies, and a range of alternative programs.

This video is the second in our series on Hill House (stay tuned for more). After Shaina McCoy guided us through her exhibition, Stefan now leads us on a tour of the property and the exhibition spaces. There’s also an interview with Stefan Simchowitz and another one with artist Ken Taylor Reynaga.

Simchowitz Hill House Tour with Stefan Simchowitz. Pasadena, October 20, 2024.

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