For more than 20 years, Michael has been the first call for top magazine editors, design firms, and art legends — renowned for his complex mastery of lighting, photography, design, materials and color theory.
art from all angles
Portfolio
Photography
Interiors, editorial and legacy.
Capturing some of the more recognizable faces on the planet. Featured in magazines such as whitewall.
Art
Sculptural monochromatic paintings.
Represented by MOGUL at the Pacific Design Center. Featured in the Pasadena Showcase House.
Sound
Michael is the creator of Cobalt Audio.
Each one-of-one speaker system is handmade in Laurel Canyon and bespoke for the owner’s specific design aesthetic.
A multi-instrumentalist himself, Michael is driven by a passion to deliver a peak audio-technic hifi experience.
Cobalt Audio is the result of his masterful, hands-on understanding of materials, woodworking, fabrication, and electronics.
the most alive sounding speaker in the world
Inquire about pricing or to schedule a listening session.
Michael Allen
Michael’s wonderland studio is the not-so-secret gathering spot for Los Angeles’ most intriguing designers, artists, moguls, musicians, and publishers.
Schedule an introduction to discuss bookings, collaborations and commissions.
