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Upcoming Events

Analia Saban and Printmaking in L.A.

Tue 5/6 • 7:30PM PDT

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Artist Analia Saban joins Naoko Takahatake, director and chief curator of the Grunwald Center of the Graphic Arts, Case Hudson, master printer at Gemini G.E.L., Shaye Remba, director of Mixografia, and Francesco Siqueiros, founder of El Nopal Press,...

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Schoenberg in Hollywood: The Making of a Modern Opera

Sun 5/18 • 1:30PM PDT

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Copresented with the UCLA Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience and the Schoenberg at 150 Festival Celebrating Arnold Schoenberg's 150th birthday, join composer Tod Machover as he discusses his innovative new opera Schoenberg...

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Fighting Two Battles

Tue 5/27 • 7:30PM PDT

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Hammer Forum is made possible by the Rosenbloom Family Co-presented with the UCLA Center for the Study of Women. Among those fighting the L.A. fires earlier this year were incarcerated individuals participating in California’s controversial inmate...

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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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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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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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Some Favorite Writers: James Lasdun

Tue 6/3 • 7:30PM PDT

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James Lasdun has written several books of fiction, memoir and poetry. His essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, Granta and the London Review of Books. His most recent book is the novel Afternoon of a Faun. Lasdun will read from his...

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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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Family Flicks: Pele: Birth of a Legend

Sun 6/8 • 11AM PDT

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Recommended for ages 10+ Based on the true story of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. After Brazil goes years without success in the World Cup, Pelé and his teammates are determined to give it their all. Using his unconventional street football skills...

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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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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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Heightened Scrutiny

Tue 6/24 • 7:30PM PDT

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West Coast Premiere! Co-presented with TransUP (Transgender UCLA Pride) Democracy, truth, and justice hang in the balance in this riveting documentary that follows the battle against anti-trans legislation to the highest court in the land. The...

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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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