As part of an elite fundraising and acquisition program, LACMA’S Robert Singer highlights a Japanese beast for Judith and Jack Harris. Singer notes the “laugh lines around the eyes” and the “wonderful tail.” (Luis Sinco / LAT)
$190,000: “St. George and the Monster” by Gustave Surand is on special display for the Collectors Committee. (Luis Sinco / LAT)
$120,000: Jennifer Steinkamp’s “Jimmy Carter” is a computer-animated video projection of flowers. (Luis Sinco / LAT)