Art in Santa Monica

Discover 3 places to experience unusual art in Santa Monica.

The pattern at 4th Street and Santa Monica Blvd

Santa Monica, California

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Giant origami crease patterns engraved in Santa Monica intersections may even be visible from space.

Permanently Closed

Santa Monica, California

Church of Type

Somewhere between an art studio and a print shop, this artists storefront is a house of worship devoted to type.

Santa Monica, California

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In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

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Art in Santa Monica

Discover 3 places to experience unusual art in Santa Monica.

Origami Intersections

Church of Type

Chain Reaction

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