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Temporary Closures This Week

Due to a private event, Ray's and Stark Bar will be closed Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. The museum will close early at 4 pm on Saturday, including access to outdoor art and the Pritzker Parking Garage.

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Unframed: Articles from the LACMA Blog

Check out some of our favorite articles, features, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from our blog, Unframed.

Image: Installation photograph, Yoshitomo Nara

Read: A Safe Reopening: A Preview of LACMA’s Preparations

A recent study found that visiting museums is safer than any other indoor activity, with the risk of COVID-19 transmission far lower than in supermarkets, restaurants, offices, or public transportation.

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Books and Exhibition Catalogues from LACMA Publications

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Image: Islamic Art Now: Contemporary Art of the Middle East

Read: Islamic Art Now: Contemporary Art of the Middle East

In recent years, the parameters of Islamic art have expanded to include contemporary works by artists from or with roots in the Middle East. Drawing inspiration from their own cultural traditions, these artists use techniques and incorporate imagery and ideas from earlier periods

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