Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Santa Monica
The L.A. artist James Richards uses elements of mathematics, science and music theory to create his innovative series of relief paintings and sculptures.
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Westwood Art Forum
This eye-popping solo exhibition features some of the Japanese artist Shinjo Ito's most opulent works, including his famous "Great Parinirvana Image," a 16-foot long statue of Buddha.
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DF2 Gallery, Fairfax District
This startling group show features work by four rising Chinese artists -- Qiu Xiaofei, Shen Liang, Li Jikai and Chen Ke. The show includes paintings, drawings and sculptures.
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Downtown Art Walk
This self-guided tour, which runs Thursday afternoon and evening, showcases the many art galleries and museums in the downtown area. Free shuttle bus service runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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S B London, Silver Lake
L.A. artist Carolyn Castaño exhibits recent video work at S B London. She also has four mixed-media collages currently on display at LACMA's "Phantom Sightings: Art after the Chicano Movement."
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Pomona College Museum of Art
Times art critic Christopher Knight calls Evan Holloway "a prodigiously gifted sculptor" whose latest installation is "a physically destabilizing environment that appears volatile and kinetic."
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Blum & Poe, Culver City
Superstar artist Takashi Murakami presents a series of new psychedelic paintings in his first solo L.A. show since last year's landmark MOCA exhibition "© Murakami." Expect a big opening-night crowd and brisk sales.
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Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills
Renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson unveils his latest series of painterly and hyper-staged images that depict the seasonal changes in small-town America.
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Various Galleries, Laguna Beach
On Thursday, the city hosts its monthly art walk event, a self-guided tour of local art galleries and museums. Free shuttle bus service is available at stops along North and South Coast Highways.
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First Baptist Church, Mid-Wilshire
You now have an extra two weeks to experience Anselm Kiefer's installation piece "Palm Sunday," featuring a reclining palm tree. The First Baptist Church Gym exhibition closes Sunday, May 11.
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