Due to popular demand, A Day with David Bowie and Spectacle are extended a second time through September 28th!
Due to popular demand, A Day with David Bowie and Spectacle are extended through September 28th!!
Due to popular demand, A Day with David Bowie and Spectacle are extended through September 28th!!
National Geographic SPECTACLE
Rare and Astonishing Photography by National Geographic:
The exhibition, inspired by the book, SPECTACLE: Rare and Astonishing Photographs, features 60 striking images shot by some of the world’s finest photographers of sights that are as remarkable as they are unforgettable.
A Day with David Bowie
U.S. Premiere of Rare Photographs from Gugging, Austria
An intimate photographic exhibition capturing the legendary musician’s 1994 visit to the Art Brut Center Gugging. Taken by Austrian photographer Christine de Grancy, these rarely seen images reveal a quieter, more reflective side of Bowie as he explored the lives and work of the Gugging Artists—outsider creators whose raw, expressive art deeply moved him.
The experience came at a pivotal moment in his career, directly influencing the experimental direction of his 1995 album 1. Outside.
LOCAL: Art Exhibit
September 5 – 28, 2025 | Lobby Gallery | Free Admission
In honor of Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary, the Santa Monica Art Museum is proud to present LoCal,
a special exhibition featuring 15 artists from Santa Monica and Greater Los Angeles.
Showcasing a diverse range of mediums—from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media—LoCal reflects the creative voices that make our region unique.
The exhibition is located in the museum’s Lobby Gallery, which is free and open to the public on the vibrant Third Street Promenade. Guests are invited to explore LoCal during museum hours, and to visit our main galleries for ticketed exhibitions running concurrently.
Join us in celebrating local creativity, community, and the cultural spirit of Santa Monica during this historic milestone year.