Art

Tuesday May 5/20

UCLA Department of Art Lecture: Cosmo Whyte

Tue 5/20 • 7:30PM PDT

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Copresented by the UCLA Department of Art From his drawings to his installation works, artist Cosmo Whyte frequently draws upon his Caribbean roots through both material and image. In this talk, Whyte will share how he investigates the broad...

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Wednesday May 5/28

Rediscovering a Modernist Visionary: Clara Porset

Wed 5/28 • 7:30PM PDT

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In an illuminating conversation celebrating the new book LIVING DESIGN: The Writings of Clara Porset, Hammer Museum Director Zoë Ryan will be joined by distinguished art historian Brenda Danilowitz, editor of Anni Albers: Selected Writings on...

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Thursday May 5/29

Artist Talk: Lap-See Lam

Thu 5/29 • 7:30PM PDT

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Curator Pablo José Ramírez talks with Lap-See Lam about the artist’s immersive video installation, reflecting on Chinese folklore, mythology, and worldbuilding.

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Artist Talk: Lap-See Lam

Thu 5/29 • 7:30PM PDT

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Curator Pablo José Ramírez talks with Lap-See Lam about the artist’s immersive video installation, reflecting on Chinese folklore, mythology, and worldbuilding.

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Saturday May 5/31

Artist-led Walkthrough: Dario Robleto on Performance on Paper

Sat 5/31 • 3PM PDT

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Artist Dario Robleto discusses his featured work in Performance on Paper and the exploration of music in his interdisciplinary work. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served...

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Wednesday June 6/4

Lunchtime Art Talk on Jason Moran

Wed 6/4 • 12:30PM PDT

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The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Jason Moran is led by Grunwald Center Director and Chief Curator Naoko...

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Roxane Gay: The Portable Feminist Reader

Wed 6/4 • 7:30PM PDT

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In her new innovative anthology, The Portable Feminist Reader, acclaimed author and culture critic Roxane Gay explores what feminism looks like in practice. The writings selected by Gay reveal her interpretation of the feminist canon as expansive...

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Monday June 6/16

Bloomsday 2025

Mon 6/16 • 7:30PM PDT

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Now in its 16th year at the Hammer, Bloomsday is a worldwide annual celebration of James Joyce and his landmark book Ulysses. This lively celebration features a cast of veteran actors delivering dramatic readings from the novel interspersed with...

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Sunday June 6/22

Jason Moran

Sun 6/22 • 3PM PDT

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Jason Moran, jazz pianist, composer, educator, and artist featured in Performance on Paper, discusses his creative practice that explores the intersection of the visual and performing arts.

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Sunday June 6/29

826LA@Hammer: On The Spot Poetic Thoughts

Sun 6/29 • 11AM PDT

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Free collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, combine writing with creative activities for groups of up to 20 students. Recommended for ages 8–14. Reservations encouraged. Visit 826la.org or call 310-915-0200. Bringing together high-energy...

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Lawrence Lek

Sun 6/29 • 2PM PDT

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Artist Lawrence Lek will screen films from his “Smart City” series, which laid the conceptual groundwork for NOX High-Rise, his exhibition at the Hammer. The screening will be followed by an audio-visual performance by Lek, and a discussion of the...

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Tuesday July 7/8

After-Hours Tour: Naoko Takahatake on Performance on Paper

Tue 7/8 • 6PM PDT

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Join Naoko Takahatake, Director and Chief Curator of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, for an exhibition tour of Performance on Paper. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served...

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Sunday July 7/27

826LA@Hammer: Bridges to Our Lives: Writing the Epistolary Poem

Sun 7/27 • 11AM PDT

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Free collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, combine writing with creative activities for groups of up to 20 students. Recommended for ages 8–14. Reservations encouraged. Visit 826la.org or call 310-915-0200. What if a poem could be more...

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Wednesday July 7/30

After-Hours Tour: Ariel Osterweis on Performance on Paper

Wed 7/30 • 6PM PDT

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Join Ariel Osterweis, Ph.D., Professor of Critical Dance Studies and Performance Studies at CalArts, for an exhibition tour of Performance on Paper. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first-come, first-served...

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