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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 will be closed to the public on Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.

Music & Performance

Ron Athey: Sebastiane

  • This is a past program

In his frequently bloody portrayals of life, death, crisis and fortitude in the time of AIDS, artist Ron Athey calls into question the limits of artistic practice. Originally performed in 1992 as part of Martyrs & Saints, this performance (developed with London-based artists Jon John and Sage Charles) explores issues of gender, body modification, ecstasy and the Passion Play. Sebastiane is followed by a dialogue with John Killacky, director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, who served as a curator of the Walker Art Center’s performing arts department from 1988 to 1996. Killacky shares his recollections of performances and political moments marked by AIDS, funding battles, and the culture wars of the early 1990s.

Performance may not be suitable for all audiences. Age requirement: 18+

In conjunction with Take It or Leave It: Institution, Image, Ideology.

Photos

View photos from the event here.

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