Due To Popular Demand ‘A Day With David Bowie’ And ‘Spectacle’ Photo Exhibitions Extended Through August

Lovers of photography and Bowie are in luck! *A Day with David Bowie * features rare, intimate portraits by Christine de Grancy, and *Spectacle * is a sweeping showcase of 60 large-scale National Geographic images. These two powerful photography exhibitions at the Santa Monica Art Museum have been extended through the end of August, so there’s still plenty of time to embark on two striking visual journeys , from iconic rock stardom to the wonders of the natural world. *A Day with David Bowie* ------------------------ *A Day with David Bowie* offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s private world , captured through Christine de Grancy’s lens during a quiet day in 1994 at the Art Brut Center Gugging, a renowned art sanctuary and psychiatric hospital near Vienna. This U.S. premiere showcases never-before-seen photographs from Bowie’s meaningful visit to the birthplace of extraordinary outsider art. And before you head out, don’t forget to grab [exclusive Bowie merch](https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKforWzWhR/) in the gift shop! *Spectacle* ----------- *Spectacle* is the **U.S. premiere of National Geographic’s *Rare and Astonishing Photographs.* It’s a powerful visual journey through the extraordinary. This stunning exhibition immerses viewers in the beauty, drama, and unpredictability of our world**, featuring rare images that capture moments of celebration, chaos, and wonder across wildlife, culture, and nature. *A Tribute to First Responders & Community* ------------------------------------------- Plus, while you’re there, don’t miss *A Tribute to First Responders & Community**. * This compelling free photography exhibit showcases powerful images from the recent L.A. fires and “sheds light on the firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, and volunteers who risked everything to protect lives, as well as the individuals and neighborhoods that stood strong in the face of devastation.” And for every general admission ticket to the Santa Monica Art Museum, $5 goes directly to fire relief efforts. 📆 When: Now through August 31, 2025📍 Where: Santa Monica Art Museum (1219 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401) Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/a-day-with-david-bowie-and-spectacle-photo-exhibitions-extended-through-august/