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Venice, California: Mosaic Tile House

Artists Penn and Gonzalo Duran have spent years covering nearly every surface of their house and yard in mosaics, inside and out.

Address:
1116 Palms Blvd, Venice, CA
Directions:
North side of town. From Hwy 1/Lincoln Blvd, turn north at the 7-Eleven onto Palms Blvd. The house will be on the right, about 25 houses in. Look for the mosaic-covered fence. Tours by appt only: mosaictilehouse @ mac.com
Hours:
Tours by appt only: F-Su 12-4 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Tours $15.
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Mosaic tile house.

Mosaic Tile House

A house is completely covered in mosaic-type tiles and mirrors. The front yard is equally as whimsical, with a twig archway entrance and mosaic metal sculptures.

[Eli, 02/12/2017]

Artists Penn and Gonzalo Duran have spent years covering nearly every surface of their house in mosaics, inside and out. The mosaics have spilled outside as well, filling the yard and covering the fences.


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