Work by South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube at Nicodim Gallery in 2017 in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. So-called anti-gentrifiers have race-baited and threatened gallery owners, claiming their “white art” covers for big real estate interests seeking to raise rents. Some galleries have closed in face of thuggery. Nicodim has vowed to stay. “I welcome more art to the area,” said Socialist Workers Party member and Boyle Heights resident Ellie Garcia.