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The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world.

A black and white photo portrait of writer Joan Didion using her turtle-neck sweater to cover her face

Joan Didion: What She Means

OCT 11, 2022 – FEB 19, 2023
Curated by Hilton Als, Joan Didion: What She Means is an exhibition as portrait, a narration of the life of one artist by another.

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Hammer Projects: Eric-Paul Riege

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Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege presents a new installation in woven sculpture, video, and performance.
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Armand Hammer Collection

This impressive collection of European and American paintings and drawings reflects the interests and passion of the museum’s founder, Armand Hammer.

Upcoming Programs

James Hannaham & Jonathan Lethem
Conversations

James Hannaham & Jonathan Lethem

On the heels of his most recent book release, James Hannaham joins fellow author Jonathan Lethem in conversation.
Mindful awareness meditation
Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

THURSDAY FEB 2, 12:30PM
The free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.
Robert Pinksy photography by Eric Antoniou
Readings

Robert Pinsky

The celebrated poet reads from his new memoir, Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet

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Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley on stage at the Hammer Museum
Film & TV

Claire Foy & Jessie Buckley discuss "Women Talking"

The stars of Women Talking talk about their experiences making the film.
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Film & TV

Brendan Fraser & Samuel D. Hunter discuss "The Whale"

A conversation with the star and writer of The Whale, director Darren Aronofsky's story of a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity.
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Restaurant

Lulu is the Hammer's new restaurant from David Tanis and Alice Waters.
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Museum Transformation

We are working on a new entrance, more galleries, and an expanded lobby.

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Discussing Social Justice

Image: Charles White, Love Letter #1, 1971. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase. Photo by Ed Glendinning
Love Letter #1

Her Dream Deferred Series

This series explored the status of black women and girls in the United States, lifting their voices and stories to find solutions to social injustice. Copresented with the African American Policy Forum

The Watts Rebellion: 50 Years Later

Three historians discuss the past and present of race relations in the United States.

Now Dig This!: Art and Black Los Angeles 1960–1980

This digital archive of the 2011–2012 exhibition examines the legacy of African-American artists in L.A., many of whom were connected to civil rights and Black Power movements.

“Bad” Feminism

Re-watch one of our most popular programs. In October 2016, Roxane Gay, Andi Zeisler, and the Hammer’s Connie Butler discuss the political, social, and cultural relevance of contemporary feminism.

Social Justice in Church and State

Watch this 2014 program with Sister Simone Campbell who discussed the resurgence of social justice issues in the Catholic Church

Image: Charles White, Love Letter #1, 1971. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase. Photo by Ed Glendinning