The Hammer is a 4-Day Vote Center, Nov 2–5. See hours

Painting of a street scene with a dead body laying in the street surrounded by police, cameramen, and bystanders
Conversations

Willie Birch in conversation with Aram Moshayedi

  • This is a past program

Artist Willie Birch, whose work Johnny Makes the Nightly News (1988) is on view in the Hammer’s Together in Time exhibition, shares insights into his expansive practice. Birch is renowned for his depictions of his community in New Orleans, Louisiana which capture its rich cultural history. After a presentation of his work, Birch will be joined onstage by Hammer curator Aram Moshayedi for a conversation about Mr. Birch’s work in relation to the Hammer’s contemporary collection. Audience Q&A and a reception with light refreshments to follow.

ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?

Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Box office opens one hour before the event.
Member Benefit: Subject to availability, Hammer Members can choose their preferred seats. Members receive priority ticketing until 15 minutes before the program. Learn more about membership.
Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15 cash only. Self-parking is available under the museum. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is an $8 flat rate after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends.
Press: If you are a member of the press and are interested in attending and covering the program, please email the Hammer’s Senior PR Manager, Santiago Pazos, at spazos@hammer.ucla.edu for accommodations.

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