Wanna spend an afternoon seeing the world through a different lens? Welcome to The Annenberg Space for Photography, the first venue in town dedicated solely to photography. Their mission? To celebrate the human condition as seen though the lens of some of the world's most renowned photographers to emerging photographic talent as well.

The intimate environment exhibits both digital and print photography and features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints. The interior design is influenced by the mechanics of a camera and its lens – the circular digital gallery in the middle is an architectural metaphor for a convex lens.

The Space lends itself to to many different functions. In addition to the print and digital galleries, the rear portion of the building features a photography reading room and a workshop area for special programs.

Each exhibit will last for approximately three months and have its own guest curator. Anne Wilkes Tucker (voted "America's Best Curater" by Time Magazine 01') curated the inaugural exhibit, L8S ANG3LES, which features different genres of contemporary photographic exploration - architecture, portraiture, photojournalism and art - with interrelated themes weaving throughout. It also features a world of celebrated Times staff photographers and a selection of archival photographs of the city going back over 100 years.

Be sure to start your tour with the brief film in the media room which presents each photographer's innovative perspectives on community, people and the world. It will give a deeper meaning to your experience which is exactly what the Annenberg Foundation sets out to do.

Tip: The IRIS Nights Lecture Series takes place Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. It's free (on a first come first serve basis) and brings life to the featured exhibit by bringing the featured photographers to you. Sign up on their website to receive updates on lectures, events and their on-line newsletter.