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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Forrest Bess: Key to the Riddle

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This film combines the beauty of Forrest Bess’s art with the drama and tragedy of his personal life. Interviews with art historian Meyer Schapiro and Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman bring life to this visionary, eccentric artist. (2000, Dirs. C, Smith, A. Marcopoulos, 48 min.)

Post-screening Q&A with director Chuck Smith.

In conjunction with Forrest Bess: Seeing Things Invisible.

Trailer for Forrest Bess: Key to the Riddle

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