Feed Your Head
Hammer Lectures and Public Engagement series include artist talks, gallery walkthroughs, and discussions by Hammer Museum curators and outside experts. Here's what's in store this week.
As a cultural center, the Hammer offers a diverse range of free public programs throughout the year, including lectures, readings, symposia, film screenings, and music performances. The Hammer’s Billy Wilder Theater houses these widely acclaimed public programs and is the new home of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s renowned cinematheque.
Here are just a few of the events in the week ahead:
Paul McCarthy Discusses Paul Thek : Tuesday, August 9, 7:00pm
As an influential stalwart of the Los Angeles art scene for many decades, Paul McCarthy has used his unique and at times haunting vision to investigate a broad range of cultural topics ranging from high art to popular culture. McCarthy will discuss the work of artist Paul Thek. In conjunction with the exhibition Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective
Joan Miró : Wednesday, August 10, 12:30pm
Lunchtime Art Talks take place every Wednesday at 12:30pm. The Hammer's curatorial department leads free and insightful 15-minute discussion about works of art currently on view or from museum collections. This talk will be led by Elizabeth Cline, curatorial associate.
Sing Your Favorite Book : Thursday, August 11, 12:00pm
Join us this summer for a residency with musician and sound curator Jessica Catron. For her project Sing Your Favorite Book, performers will sing excerpts from their favorite books, in conjunction with the exhibition Ed Ruscha: On the Road.
Today’s book will be sung by Jessica Catron.
Mindful Awareness : Thursday, August 11, 12:30pm
Mindful Awareness is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being.
The free weekly drop-in sessions take place in the comfortable seats of the Billy Wilder Theater and are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently in life. No special clothing is required, and participants are welcome to stay for 5 minutes or enjoy the entire 30-minute session.
Sessions are led by instructors from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Visit www.marc.ucla.edu to learn more about the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.
All Hammer Public Programs Are Free
Tickets are required, and are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.
Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00pm.
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