Robert Russell’s paintings illuminate the dark history of the slave laborers of Dachau

We know this about former Nazi Party leader Heinrich Himmler: He was a mass murderer. He was a key player in orchestrating the Holocaust — true evil, personified. Lesser known: Himmler was into bunnies. And puppies. And baby lambs. Specifically: cutesy, porcelain tchotchkes of such creatures. A new solo exhibition of work by painter Robert Russell shines a light on the dark history of these innocent objects. — Deborah Vankin

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Spotlighting the sensational sculptures of Filipino American artist Jane Margarette in the Focus section at Barker Hangar, Anat Ebgi’s show-stopping presentation of ceramic works explores issues of strength, protection, sensuality, and captivity. — Paul Laster

Jessica Taylor Bellamy focuses on LA’s changing environment, politics

Jessica Taylor Bellamy uses screen printing, animation, and video to look at LA’s political, social, and environmental structures. — Steve Chiotakis