In the Spotlight

R.I.P. to my mother Zenaida Mesina Veluz

A message from Venice Paparazzi's co-founder Edizen. . To my beautiful and most wonderful mother! Rest in Peace! It’s been 6 days since you passed. It’s har... Read More...

How about some uplifting words? Check out Positive Notes from Venice!

We started these "Positive Notes from Venice" during the first lockdown in March 2020. We are bringing it back! Positive Notes from Venice is a series of inspi... Read More...

Venice’s Founder Abbot Kinney

Nov. 16, 2021 marks the 171st anniversary of the birth of Venice’s founder, Abbot Kinney. Guess what else, Venice Paparazzi’s Edizen was also born on Nov. 16!... Read More...

Street Art Spotlight: Lion and Bear mural by Rabi

Have you seen that kick ass lion and bear mural on the side of the Firestone Walker building near Washington and Lincoln? If you have, you already know, and if... Read More...

Artist, poet, photographer and musician Jeferson Florisbal

Today the Venice Paparazzi spotlight shines on Jeferson Florisbal Lima a.k.a Lion Harp. Fun fact: Jeferson is a superstar server at James' Beach! How many ye... Read More...

Meet the community: Pop Paddle Venice

Today the Venice Paparazzi Spotlight shines on Pop Paddle Venice! Venice Paparazzi's "In the Spotlight" is an interview series that highlights people and organ... Read More...