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Tattoo Archive takes patriotism to a new height. "Artoria" (shown) is on display in their patriotic tattoo exhibit through June. Art Throb This week's art events Julia M. White Guest curator Julia M. White will lead a walkthrough of "Masterworks of Chinese Paintings," explaining the characteristics of the collection. Thurs/14, 12:15pm. Berkeley Art Museum, Gallery 6, 2625 Durant, Berk. 642.1124. Galaxy Night Preview the new Spaceflight Gallery Exhibit. See shows in the planetarium. Enjoy refreshments, hands-on exhibits, and free parking. Space is limited. Call ahead for reservations. Thurs/14, 6-9pm. Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline, Oakl. 336.7300. Artists Reception Opening reception of "Coming Into Focus." An exhibition featuring new work by Bay Area artists Meggan Kofsuske, Sharon Mitchell, Susan Putnam, Vee Tuteur, and Robert Walsh. Fri/15, 6-8pm. ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck, Berk. 843.2537. Chukes and Bill Dallas Artists reception for "From Abstract to Realism." An exhibition and sale of new works by Vallejo ceramicist Chukes and Berkeley painter Bill Dallas. Fri/15, 7-9pm. Thelma Harris Gallery, 5940 College, Oakl. 654.0443. Karen Johnson Wyatt A champagne reception in honor of a new exhibition of paintings by Bay Area artist Karen Johnson Wyatt. Sat/16, 3-6pm. DeJardenia Living Floral Design Gallery, 536 Grand, Oakl. 757.2060. James Cahill Professor James Cahill will give a lecture, "Adventures of a Scholar-Teacher Collecting Chinese Paintings." He will describe how collecting Chinese paintings influences his research and teaching. Sun/17, 3pm. Berkeley Art Museum, Museum Theater, 2625 Durant, Berk. 642.1124. Learning from the Animals The Art, Technology, and Culture Colloquium presents a lecture by Sara Diamond of the Banff New Media Institute. Mon/18, 7:30-9pm. UC Berkeley, 160 Kroeber Hall, Berk. 643.9670. Russell Albans The Tuesday Night Art Series, a partnership project from Artship Foundation & Oakland Art Gallery present TAOLB painter and sculptor Russell Albans as he discusses his work, "Eesuu." Tues/19, 7pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakl. 637.0395. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]