Kooks Art Show at Gallery of Hermosa – Celebrating Surf & Skate Culture

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Gallery of Hermosa – 138 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Cost: Free

Immerse yourself in the creative energy of California’s surf and skate culture at ¡KOOKS!, the newest exhibition at Gallery of Hermosa, opening Saturday, November 15 from 5 PM to 9 PM. This special event brings together artists, legends, and cultural icons whose work and spirit helped shape the surf and skate movement that continues to inspire the South Bay and beyond.

Curated by Chip Herwegh, ¡KOOKS! celebrates the rebellious, free-spirited essence of surf and skate life — a lifestyle built on creativity, risk, and passion. Through bold colors, expressive styles, and nostalgic themes, the exhibition captures the rhythm of coastal California and the art forms born from it.

The show also honors the memory of Zen Del Rio, artist extraordinaire and contributor to the @catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace, whose creativity and love for the ocean left a lasting mark on the community. In his memory, the gallery will showcase a mix of local and regional artists who carry forward that same vibrant energy and artistic independence.

Guests can expect an evening filled with art, conversation, and community — a gathering of those who live and breathe South Bay’s surf-skate culture. The opening reception will feature a dynamic collection of work that bridges the past and present, blending nostalgia with fresh perspectives.

Whether you grew up skating the boardwalks or surfing the Hermosa breaks, ¡KOOKS! is a celebration of what makes Southern California’s creative scene so unique — art, grit, and ocean-born inspiration.

Events like this remind us why We love South Bay Local — where creativity thrives, culture is celebrated, and the ocean always finds its way into the story. Don’t miss the opening night of ¡KOOKS! — an art show that captures the soul of surf and skate life in its purest form.