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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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Libros Schmibros Book Club: Where the Air Is Clear

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In the 1960s, Garcia Marquez, Vargas Llosa, and Cortazar epitomized what was called "the Boom" in Latin-American literature. Inspired by exhibitions of Mexico City-based artists Mario Garcia Torres and Pedro Reyes (and the upcoming Pacific Standard Time initiative devoted to Latin America), the club will tackle the 1958 debut novel where El Boum arguably began: Carlos Fuentes' classic of Mexico City, Where the Air Is Clear.

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. The Hammer Museum's Public Engagement program is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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