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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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Gallery view of Becoming Van Leo

Becoming Van Leo Artist Walkthrough: Reynaldo Rivera with Lauren Mackler

In this unique gallery talk, artist Reynaldo Rivera discusses specific works from Becoming Van Leo that inspire and provoke him with curator Lauren Mackler.

Sat Oct 14 6:00 PM

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Music & Performance

Weirdo Night with Dynasty Handbag

Weirdo Night is a popular long-running freak forward variety show hosted and curated by Dynasty Handbag (alter ego of Made in L.A. artist Jibz Cameron).

Sat Oct 14 7:30 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances

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Mondrian’s Experiments

Art historian and curator John Walsh discusses Piet Mondrian's experiments with formats and composition in the 1920s and 30s.

Sun Oct 15 3:00 PM

Part of the series Mondrian Re-Examined, with John Walsh

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Noir Television: Naked City

Watch episodes of innovative police drama Naked City, which boasted gritty location photography and a host of New York actors in thoughtful, original teleplays that emphasized character over action.

Sun Oct 15 7:00 PM

Akinsanya Kambon

Artist Talk: Akinsanya Kambon

Made in L.A. artist Akinsanya Kambon speaks with Dr. Bridget Cooks, professor of Art History and African American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, about his practice.

Tue Oct 17 7:30 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances

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Special Programs

Los Angeles Contemporary Archive: The Breaks

Listen to music, grab a cup of coffee, microwave leftovers, rest, and handle archival materials directly from the shelves.

Wed Oct 18 11:00 AM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Stanley William Hayter

Deputy director, curatorial affairs Cindy Burlingham leads an in-person discussion of Stanley William Hayter's work.

Wed Oct 18 12:30 PM

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Special Programs

Los Angeles Contemporary Archive: Break Room Workshops

Connect with three collections from Los Angeles Contemporary Archive (LACA) in these artist-led workshops

Wed Oct 18 4:00 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances

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Cocktails with a Curator

Hammer members experience our exhibitions before the museum opens to the public with a curator-led walk-through.

Thu Oct 19 6:30 PM

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The California Reparations Task Force Final Report

Attorney Kamilah V. Moore, chair of the California Reparations Task Force, discusses the committees recent report with recommendations for how the state should atone for its history of racial violence and discrimination against Black residents

Thu Oct 19 7:30 PM