Programs & Events | Hammer Museum

The museum and Lulu will be closed Friday, July 4.

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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 Christina Forrer

The Huntington's chief curator of American art Dennis Carr leads a live online discussion of Made in L.A. 2020 artist Christina Forrer's work.

Wed Mar 31 12:30 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Kandis Williams

Curatorial assistant Nika Chilewich leads a live online discussion of Made in L.A. 2020 artist Kandis Williams' work

Wed Apr 7 12:30 PM

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Sondra Perry: UCLA Department of Art Lecture

Perry discusses how she critically reflects on technologies of representation through videos, performances, and installations.

Thu Apr 8 6:30 PM

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Special Programs

Patrisse Cullors: F*ck White Supremacy, Let's Get Free

A live, worldwide electric slide dance party, with DJ sets by collectives Everyday People in New York and Cumbiatón in Los Angeles.

Sun Apr 11 12:00 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Aria Dean

Chief curator Connie Butler leads a live online discussion of Made in L.A. 2020 artist Aria Dean's work.

Wed Apr 14 12:30 PM

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Ed Hirsch & James Davis: Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading

Readings from prize winner James Davis alongside poet Ed Hirsch, judge of this year’s contest. Hosted by Stephen Yenser.

Sun Apr 18 2:00 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Hedi El Kholti

Aram Moshayedi, Robert Soros Curator, leads a live online discussion of Made in L.A. 2020 artist Hedi El Kholti's work.

Wed Apr 21 12:30 PM

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Music & Performance

In Remembrance: Treasures of Armenian Classical, Contemporary & Folk Music

In commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, UCLA VEM Ensemble and Armen Adamian perform works by Armenian masters new and old.

Wed Apr 21 7:00 PM

Frank B. Wilderson III: Afropessimism and the Status of the Subject

Wilderson discusses his work of literature, philosophy, and memoir, and joins UCLA professor Kenneth Reinhard for a Q&A.

Thu Apr 22 5:00 PM

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Art in Conversation: Made in L.A. 2020

Hammer educators lead online discussions about the work of artists from the Hammer’s biennial.

Fri Apr 23 12:00 AM