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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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The Hammer Museum and Lulu restaurant will be closed to the public on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

KCHUNG Radio: Opening Day of Mystery Play

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In the spirit of old-time radio, Public Engagement Artist-In-Residence KCHUNG Radio presents a mystery play about a museum not unlike the Hammer. To access the unfolding plot, audience members can check out handheld radios that are triggered by transmitters placed throughout the museum. On opening day, live actors accompany the recorded transmission. Mystery Play is available as a self-guided experience from December 7, 2013–January 5, 2014. 

Mystery Play runs from 1 to 4pm. Visitors can come in at any time.

Part of the curatorial department, the Public Engagement program collaborates with artists to develop and present works that create an exchange with the institution and with visitors. Enacted both inside and outside the galleries, Public Engagement projects range from re-envisioned security guard uniforms to library and orchestra residencies. Public Engagement was established in 2009 thanks to a James Irvine Foundation Arts Innovation Fund grant.

The Hammer Museum’s Public Engagement program was initiated with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.