Conceptual British-American artist Ellen Harvey has been commissioned to create an installation for the Los Angeles Public Library/Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ upcoming exhibition, No Prior Art: Illustrations of Invention. This exhibition, part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative, explores the intersection of art...
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Ellen Harvey in studio working on Utopia Machine. Acrylic on 99 16 x 12” Yupo Aluminum panels. Photograph: Ellen Harvey Studio
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Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
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Star Wars Galaxy: These Are the Books You're Looking For
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May the Force be With You
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