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Kate Moss. Prince William. Jennifer Lopez. What do these celebrities have in common? Pues, for one they all got their photograph taken by Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testina. He’s shot some awesome photos of the most famous and beautiful faces around the world for tons of magazines including big-name publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair; this weekend you can check out his work right here in L.A. Go ahead and strike a pose in front of these stunning photos at PRISM in West Hollywood on Saturday, February 26. Opening reception starts at 6 p.m. – but you can always get there fashionably late.
PRISM 8746 West Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 289-1301
As one of Los Angeles’ biggest cultural institutions, you bet the Museum of Contemporary owns some of the best art in the city. But how do all those fantastic masterpieces get there? Well, curator Alma Ruiz can tell you. Head over to the museum February 28 at 7 p.m. for “How MOCA Acquires New Works,” a free chat about how the museum gets new pieces. Ruiz worked as a curator for the museum starting in the 1980s so she’s definitely a good person to listen in terms of the museum’s workings. Next time you swing by MOCA you can impress your friends with that new info.
MOCA 250 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 626-6222
Marta Chilindrón – Museum of Latin American Art
Remember when you were a wee little bebe and you played with shapes? Well, Marta Chilidron never really stopped playing with them – thankfully for us. The artist spent her artistic career experimenting with perspective and sculpture and for her new show “Integral Geometries,” she lets you do the same. Featuring new and old works, the show will include works with piece that visitors can move as they wish. Head to the opening reception February 28 at 7 p.m. and discover the joy in shapes all over again – just bring your imagination.
MOLAA 628 Alamitos Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 437-1689