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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Best in Show
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Part of the series Dog Days of Summer

Best in Show

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Christopher Guest’s beloved mockumentary lampoons the highly competitive world of dog shows, with an all-star cast of eccentric dog owners and their loyal pups. (2000, dir. Christopher Guest, 90 min.)

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