Hammer Blog

With a prestigious grant from the Asian Cultural Council, Hammer adjunct curator James Elaine moved to China in April 2008 to seek out emerging artists within China and throughout Asia. This blog provides a fascinating insight into Jamie’s travels and the art world in China.

Needlepoint Therapy
Thursday, June 24, 2 - 3:30 PM

Led by West Los Angeles based psycho-analyst and needlepointing enthusiast, Dr. Ellen Medway, a small group of people will convene privately for 90 minute sessions of therapy over an eight-week period. While the group pursues self-exploration, discovery and psychological enrichment, they will also be engaging with craft and art history as they needlepoint images based on paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. Dr. Medway chose a selection of works that she has deemed conducive, relevant and pertinent to the therapeutic process. Images of these paintings have been made into needlepoint patterns and each participant will work on this pattern from the collection throughout the sessions.

These sessions are now full, however take home Therapy + Needlepointing kits will be available in the Hammer bookstore July 1st.

Microconcerts in the Little William Theater
Saturday, June 26, 1 - 4 PM

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2010 FIFA World Cup at the Hammer Museum
Live and recorded matches will screen in Gallery 6 and at Cafe Hammer*
All screenings are free to the public.



LIVE MATCHES from 11:30am-2pm
Sat, June 19
CAMAROON vs. DENMARK
Sun, June 20
BRAZIL vs. COTE D’IVORIE
Tue, June 22
GREECE vs. ARGENTINA
Wed, June 23
GHANA vs. GERMANY
Thu, June 24
DENMARK vs. JAPAN
Fri, June 25
CHILE vs. SPAIN

RECORDED MATCHES 4pm
Sat, June 19
Netherlands vs. Japan**
Sun, June 20
Italy vs. New Zealand**
Tues, June 22
Mexico vs. Uruguay
Wed, June 23
USA vs. Algeria
Thu, June 24
Cameroon vs. Netherlands
Fri, June 25
Portugal vs. Brazil

**Gallery 6 only.
*Cafe Hammer seating is reserved for cafe customers.
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The Hammer courtyard turns electric in July when Also I Like to Rock returns for a series of free concerts featuring today’s top emerging bands. Presented in partnership with KCRW 89.9 FM and curated by Buzz Bands LA, two bands per night will perform with KCRW DJs spinning before and between sets. Galleries are open until 9pm.

Thursday, July 1, 8PM
DJ: Dan Wilcox
Saint Motel + Kitten

Thursday, July 8, 8PM
DJ: Anne Litt
Admiral Radley + The Happy Hollows

Thursday, July 15, 8PM
DJ: Garth Trinidad
The Heavy +  Fitz & the Tantrums

Thursday, July 22, 8PM
DJ: Chuck P
Voxhaul Broadcast + Chasing Kings

ROCK THE SUMMER PASS │ $25
($25 IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR ROCK THE SUMMER PASS

Jump the lines, rock the VIP lounge for all four Also I Like To Rock concerts, AND enjoy a membership to BOTH

Needlepoint Therapy
Billy Wilder Theater Green Room
Thursday, 2-3:30pm

Led by West Los Angeles based psycho-analyst and needlepointing
enthusiast, Dr. Ellen Medway, a small group of people will convene
privately for 90 minute sessions of therapy over an eight-week period.
While the group pursues self-exploration, discovery and psychological
enrichment, they will also be engaging with craft and art history as
they needlepoint images based on paintings from the museum's permanent
collection. Dr. Medway chose a selection of works that she has deemed
conducive, relevant and pertinent to the therapeutic process. Images of
these paintings have been made into needlepoint patterns and each
participant will work on this pattern from the collection throughout the
sessions. These sessions are now full.

Micro-concerts in the Little William Theater
Saturday, 2-5pm

This week the Little William Theater will host the Kate Conklin Bulgarian Vocal Ensemble.

Kate Conklin is a classically trained soprano and