RabbleRouse Interviews: Terrell Tilford, Band of Vices Founder and Curator

Part Two The People’s Art Dealer – A Conversation with Terrell Tilford and Kaye Freeman

In the second installment of our three-part series, Los Angeles-based artist Kaye Freeman sits down with Terrell Tilford, the visionary behind the renowned Band of Vices gallery.

In this episode, they discuss what makes Band of Vices special, provide advice for people wanting to start an art collection, and offer information about curation services for individuals or institutions looking to expand their collections.

Note: The exhibit “dear artists… Los Angeles” has been extended through Saturday, August 15.

Kaye Freeman is a multi-award-winning artist whose practice spans drawing, painting, performance, and short film. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Tokyo, she is bilingual in Japanese and English. Since relocating to the United States, her work has been exhibited globally, including in Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin, the UK, Tokyo, Sydney, and Melbourne. She currently lives and works in downtown Los Angeles.

Terrell Tilford has been a passionate collector and curator since the age of 16. His journey evolved from personal collecting to founding the Tilford Art Group and eventually Band of Vices in 2015.

In 2019, LA Weekly named him “The People’s Art Dealer,” recognizing his creative vision and collaborations with major brands like The Getty, Netflix, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Band of Vices is a respected platform for emerging and established artists whose work is fearless and thought-provoking. Located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, the gallery also showcases rare works by Modern American Masters.

Band of Vices is located in the Arts District in Los Angeles at 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371. Visit their website at bandofvices.com.