Hammer Blog

At a first glance, Li’s paintings might look simply repetitive, and they are to the degree of PI, but they are not identical, either. Their simplicity belies their almost mystical depth. There is a spiritual presence in the paintings, and like spirit, one cannot really tell how it operates or where it comes from. Li’s paintings are transcendent, solid, and always changing, which time reveals.

In the 1950s era of over-the-top science-fiction and horror films, the giant insect film invaded theaters with a bug-eyed, tentacled fury. Beginning with Them! in 1954, many movies placed small-town Americans at the mercy of enormous creepy-crawlies that could only be vanquished with the use of military force.

If you could reimagine your world, what would it Look Like? At this year's Family Day: Reimagine Your World, we invited families across Los Angeles to ask themselves this very question. More than 1,100 kids and their grown-ups challenged their imaginations through a variety of art workshops.

It's the end of the month, so it's time once again for Hammergram! We are fascinated by the photos our visitors take of the objects and spaces at the Hammer. Hammergram is a monthly round-up of our favorite visitor photos in the hopes that it will inspire you to share your own Hammer experience with us.

Our third-floor galleries are currently closed for renovation, and with that renovation comes many decisions—both technical and aesthetic. For our new gallery floors, we are happy to be working with the family-owned Danish company Dinesen, where the love of wood and the respect for nature have been passed down through generations.