since the beginning of this column I've focused on one specific neighborhood or landmark each trip. Read more...

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The Bradbury Building is one of the notable landmarks of downtown L.A. and has been featured in “500 Days of Summer.”
(Courtesy: L.A. Conservancy Staff)

The lighting in the entrance room was dim, and with just a few steps into the main hall, a woman stood illuminated by a solitary spotlight. Read more...

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The costumes from “The Young Victoria” were on display last year at the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, presented annually by the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. This year’s exhibition will include costumes from all of the Oscar-nominated films except for “I Am Love.” Five costumes designed by Colleen Atwood for “Alice in Wonderland” will be on display, including three outfits worn by Mia Wasikowska in her role as Alice.

Art viewers may be missing out when they rely on a computer screen for their tenuous dose of fine art. Read more...

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Artist Laura Owens previously had work showcased at solo exhibitions in New York, London and Los Angeles. She will be speaking at the Hammer Museum tonight.

Credit:HAMMER MUSEUM