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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 Droeshout Portrait of William Shakespeare, from the First Folio
Conversations

David S. Rodes & Ron Rosenbaum

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In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, two leading scholars discuss arguments concerning how Shakespeare’s works should be printed and performed. Ron Rosenbaum, author of The Shakespeare Wars, has written for the New York Observer, the New York Times, Harper’s, the Atlantic, and the New Yorker. David Rodes is Professor Emeritus in UCLA’s Department of English where he taught Shakespeare for many years. He has also consulted on international stage, film, and television projects on classical theater. 

Complimentary coffee, tea and a book signing with Rosenbaum will follow the conversation.


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