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Lunchtime Art Talk on David Hockney
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on artist David Hockney is led by curatorial assistant and collection specialist Jennie Waldow.
More infoONLINE ONLY: Mindful Awareness Meditation
Free, weekly drop-in meditation sessions led by instructors from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Sessions are open to people at all experience levels and are led by Diana Winston, Director of UCLA Mindful, Allyson Pimentel, Co-Director of Mindful USC, and other instructors from UCLA Mindful.
More infoExhibition Highlights Tour: Several Eternities in a Day
Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials.
More infoWhat's the vibe
The atmosphere here is vibrant and intellectually stimulating, a dynamic cultural hub that champions contemporary art. With its commitment to free admission, it fosters a relaxed, exploratory approach to art viewing, making it accessible to a diverse audience. Expect a constantly rotating schedule of thought-provoking, often groundbreaking exhibitions, particularly those pushing boundaries and engaging with urgent social topics.ambiance
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Founded by Dr. Armand Hammer, the museum was originally built to house his private collections of old master and 19th-century European paintings. It became part of UCLA in 1994, and since 2014, admission has been entirely free to the public.story