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Dena Yago's Made in L.A. installation, 2016

3 Questions with Dena Yago

Throughout Made in L.A. 2016: a, the, though, only, we'll feature Q&As with several of the artists in the exhibition. In advance of her panel with Sean Monahan and Rachel Berks on August 25, we spoke to Made in L.A. artist Dena Yago about her practice and her relationship to L.A.
Edgar Degas, Theater Box, 1885

Where are They Now? Degas in Melbourne and Houston

One of the most famous theater boxes in art will soon make a transatlantic voyage from Melbourne to Houston. The Hammer Museum’s "Theater Box" by Edgar Degas—a pastel measuring 23 7/16 x 17 3/8 inches from 1885—is currently part of the traveling exhibition "Degas: A New Vision," a show that opened on June 24 and will remain on view until September 18 at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne, Australia.

3 Questions with Joel Holmberg

Throughout "Made in L.A. 2016: a, the, though, only," we'll feature Q&As with several of the artists in the exhibition. In advance of his talk with another Made in L.A. artist Guthrie Lonergan (of M&M's fame) on August 24, we spoke to artist Joel Holmberg about his work and relationship to L.A.

10 Things: Olympics Edition

The Olympics are in full swing in Rio, and we at the Hammer are feeling extra inspired. In this peak of competition we felt there was no greater time than the present to highlight some HAMMER10 members who have taken their dedication and participation to Olympic heights.
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Hammergram: July 2016

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.