This beloved pop culture art gallery in L.A. has closed after 20 years — is AI to blame?

LA Times Tuesday 7th April 2026, 12:00PM 1 min read 9 hours ago

<p>Dubbed 'the first pop culture-focussed art gallery in the world,' Gallery 1988 is closing after more than 20 years. The small storefront specialized in official licensed art exhibits for franchises and TV shows including 'Lost,' and 'Star Wars.'</p>

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