Hammer Blog

Have you ever heard of a paper conservator? Generally, a paper conservator restores, maintains, or prepares objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibition. To be frank, I hadn’t known about this career until I started interning here at the Hammer Museum.

While we wrap up our beloved, most recent iteration of Made in L.A., the third floor galleries are closing for some much-needed R&R (restoration and renovation). Though the galleries are closed, there’s still plenty to do at the Hammer. We’ve compiled 10 ways to keep you as busy as ever on your way to earning your tenth point.

Thinking of this serene and beautiful image by Charles White from 1971, titled Love Letters, and published by the National United Committee to Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners. An image of black power, woman power and love. Solidarity with Black Lives Matter, still activating and keeping the pressure on in L.A.

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.

Dancer and choreographer Adam Linder will receive the $100,000 Mohn Award honoring artistic excellence as well as a monograph produced by the Hammer. Wadada Leo Smith will receive the $25,000 Career Achievement Award honoring brilliance and resilience; and Kenzi Shiokava will receive the $25,000 Public Recognition Award as determined by a public vote.