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Mindful Awareness Meditation

Thursdays, 12:30–1 PM PDT

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Henri Michaux

Curatorial fellow Kelin Michael leads an in-person discussion of the work of Henri Michaux.

Wed Sep 9 12:30 PM

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Special Programs

ONLINE ONLY: Mindful Awareness Meditation

Free online session open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

Thu Sep 10 12:30 PM

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Kids Public Engagement

826LA@Hammer: Write Now: Creativity Through Constraints

An interactive writing workshop that challenges students to see writing rules not as limitations, but as tools for creativity, led by artist and educator Altesa Baker

Sun Sep 13 11:00 AM

A castle in Disneyland.

Lunchtime Art Talk on Diane Arbus

Curatorial assistant and collection specialist Jennie Waldow leads an in-person discussion of the work of Diane Arbus.

Wed Sep 16 12:30 PM

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After-Hours Tour: Stephanie Schrader on Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II

Join Curator of Drawings, J. Paul Getty Museum, Stephanie Schrader for an after-hours tour of the exhibition.

Wed Sep 16 6:00 PM

Photo of the branches of a jacaranda tree

Special Programs

ONLINE ONLY: Mindful Awareness Meditation

Free online session open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

Thu Sep 17 12:30 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Gê Viana

Curator Erin Christovale leads an in-person discussion of Gê Viana's work.

Wed Sep 23 12:30 PM

An audience sitting in a darkened theater, watching a woman on stage

Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

Thu Sep 24 12:30 PM

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Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines Member Preview

Members can experience the exhibition before it opens to the public, along with up to four guests. Coffee and tea provided.

Sat Sep 26 11:00 AM

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Curator Walk-through: Huguette Caland: A Life in Few Lines

Exhibition curator Hannah Feldman leads a walk-through of the exhibition.

Sat Sep 26 11:00 AM