Business Details
45 Years
experience
Contemporary Art Gallery in Los Angeles Featuring Global Artists
Ernie Wolfe Gallery has been a pioneering force in the art world since 1981, specializing in curated exhibitions that bridge modern American art with contemporary and traditional African works. With over four decades of field experience collecting art across East and West Africa, our gallery offers a unique cultural dialogue through juxtaposition exhibitions. We represent Southern California-based artists alongside African painters, sculptors, and creators of tribal furniture. Our expertise extends to rare collections like Ghanaian movie posters from 1985 - 1999 and Vigango commemorative sculptures.As featured in Artillery magazine, we provide private appointments for collectors and enthusiasts to explore our dynamic inventory. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for cross-cultural artistic exchange, ensuring each exhibition offers educational and aesthetic value. We maintain rigorous standards for authenticity and quality in every piece we curate.
Services
Art Exhibitions
African Sculpture
Tribal Art
Private Appointments
Art Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of expertise in African and American art curation
- Private appointments for personalized collector experiences
- Featured in Artillery magazine for innovative exhibitions
- Specializes in rare collections like Ghanaian movie posters
- Showcases both contemporary and traditional tribal artworks
Services
Art Exhibitions
Our curated exhibitions juxtapose modern American artists with African contemporary and traditional works. Featuring Southern California creators alongside Ghanaian movie posters (19851999) and Vigango sculptures, each show creates cultural dialogue. We specialize in rare collections that educate and inspire collectors globally.
African Sculpture
We offer authentic African sculptures from East and West Africa, including commemorative Vigango works by Mijikenda artists. Our inventory combines traditional tribal pieces with contemporary interpretations, carefully sourced through decades of field relationships and expertise.
Private Appointments
Clients access our Los Angeles gallery through private appointments, ensuring personalized exploration of current collections. This approach allows in-depth discussions about artwork provenance, cultural context, and acquisition opportunities for serious collectors.
Tribal Art
Our tribal art collection includes furniture, ceremonial objects, and utility pieces from African traditions. Each item undergoes rigorous authentication, maintaining historical integrity while connecting global buyers with culturally significant artifacts through curated exhibitions.
Art Consultation
We advise collectors on acquiring African and American artworks, emphasizing cultural significance and investment value. Our consultation covers provenance research, exhibition opportunities, and building cross-cultural art collections aligned with client interests.
People
Ernie Wolfe
Founder
Ernie Wolfe established the gallery in 1981 after decades of field collecting in East and West Africa. His expertise in cross-cultural curation has shaped the gallery's unique approach to juxtaposing American and African art.
Questions
What type of art does Ernie Wolfe Gallery specialize in?
We specialize in juxtaposition exhibitions featuring modern American artists alongside contemporary African painters and traditional tribal artworks from East and West Africa.
How can I view the gallery's current collection?
Our Los Angeles gallery operates by private appointment only. Contact us via email or phone to schedule a personalized viewing of current exhibitions.
Does the gallery feature Southern California artists?
Yes, we showcase Southern California-based modern artists in curated exhibitions that create dialogue with African contemporary and traditional works.
What are the gallery's notable collections?
Our notable collections include Ghanaian movie posters (1985–1999), Vigango commemorative sculptures, and tribal furniture from East and West Africa.
Has the gallery been featured in art publications?
Yes, our exhibitions have been featured in Artillery magazine, including the celebrated 'Praise Portraits from Ghana' series.
