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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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A Black man with an afro plays a trombone in front of a river
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Part of the series Cauleen Smith—In Space, In Time

Epochal Cultures—Chicago and New Orleans: Short Films by Cauleen Smith

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Cauleen Smith portrays two vital Black urban cultures, Chicago and New Orleans, through several fantasy and documentary films that focus on creative personalities and locations that are vital to these great cities. Included are selections from Smith’s The Way Out is the Way Two (2012), a cycle of 14 musical and philosophical short pieces made in Chicago; her little seen, richly expressive short feature, The Fullness of Time (2008); and the astonishing interventionist Space is the Place - A March for Sun Ra (2011). The program will begin with the premiere of Smith’s newest film, My Caldera (2022). Cauleen Smith will be in conversation with Alena Williams after the screenings. 

Digital, color/b&w, total running time approx. 89 min.

Copresented with the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Organized by Steve Anker.

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