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Past Exhibitions

… Heroes and Humanity May 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 Delve into the six-decade career of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby (1917–1994). This exhibition goes beyond the page, featuring original comic illustrations, fine art, and commercial art—many on view for the first time—and his experiences as a first-generation Jewish American whose faith … who fled Nazi Europe—many of them Jews—influenced the classic films of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Visitors learned in depth how beloved movies such as Sunset Boulevard , Double Indemnity , …
2024–25 Recipient of The Friedman Prize

… 2024–2025 Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize (The Friedman Prize) to Andrew Fogel for his essay, "Superman's Jaw." In his essay, Dr. Fogel challenges the view of Superman being … a Superman ghost artist’s master’s thesis, Jerry Siegel’s unpublished memoir, photographs, comic art, children’s costumes, stand-up comedy, and pseudoscientific discourse of the male body … imagination for both kids and adults. He completed his PhD at Purdue University and will be the Visiting Scholar at the Center for Jewish History this fall. Donor Support The Howard I. …
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Nazarian Fine Arts @ Milken East Campus

Wednesdays and Thursdays, December 4, 2024–February 12, 2025, times vary

… approach, and find your own creative voice. Please note: The Skirball is handling registration for this class, which is being offered by our neighbors at Milken Community School and the class will take place on their campus. Please contact Carlos Sanchez ( … schedule. For classes offered directly by the Skirball and held on the Skirball campus, please visit the Classes section of our website. About the Classes STONE CARVING AND SCULPTURE …
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Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner's Mexico

September 14, 2017–February 25, 2018

… and played an important role in promoting and translating Mexican art, culture, and history for audiences in the United States. About the Exhibition Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s … una experiencia de inmersión de descubrimiento histórico y enfatizará la importancia de Brenner como mujer judía en México, la cual inspiró a artistas y fue instrumental en la introducción de … detail of mural The Massacre in the Main Temple , Mexico City , 1922–1923. Fresco, 14’ x 26’ © The Jean Charlot Estate LLC, with permission. Photograph © Bob Schalkwijk. Abraham Ángel, …
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Skirball Cultural Center Presents On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues by Artist B. A. Van Sise

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Jered Gold, Skirball Cultural … Depicting a Person Who Speaks an Endangered Language—Reveal the Rich Linguistic Diversity and Complex History of the United States October 17, 2024—March 2, 2025 MOHAWK , a portrait and … of their speakers to revitalize them today. An audio component in the exhibition will enable visitors to listen to the subjects of the portraits reciting their word or phrase in their …
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Member Preview Day—Draw Them In, Paint Them Out; Glass Sukkah; and TORN Project

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

… Be among the first to view our new exhibitions and attend a Members-only curator talk and informal gallery chats. Round out your day with onsite dining and shopping. About the Program Be … to join or renew? Memberships purchased or renewed/upgraded online are in effect immediately. Visit skirball.org/join . Questions? Email membership@skirball.org Curator Talk at 2:00 pm … The artists and curators will be in their respective galleries and look forward to welcoming you. Make a Day of It! Shop exhibition-related items and more at Audrey’s Museum Store …
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Skirball Cultural Center reopens to the public with SoCal debut of large-scale installation AI WEIWEI: TRACE

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Skirball Cultural Center, communications@skirball.org , Download the press … and security. The Skirball has always sought to provide a place of safety and sanctuary to our visitors, believing that a sense of welcome is key to free expression and democratic life. I …
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Skirball Cultural Center Presents the Worldwide Debut of "Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity"

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 Download the press release Skirball Cultural Center Presents the Worldwide … in any medium, period.” For more information about Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity , please visit: https://www.skirball.org/museum/jack-kirby-heroes-and-humanity Curatorial …
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Zona Libre: A Musical Celebration of Latino LA

Sunday, September 14, 2025

… 3:00–9:30 pm Sunday, September 14, 2025 Co-presented by the Skirball Cultural Center, Grand Performances, and Zócalo Public Square In tandem with Grand Performances and Zócalo Public Square, honor Los Angeles’ deep ties to Mexico and Central America with an afternoon of community-building activities and an evening of live music. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Photo by … programs are bilingual. To translate this webpage, adjust the settings in your web browser or visit translate.google.com and click on the Websites tab. Como damos la bienvenida a personas …
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Where I'm From: A Skirball Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesdays, May 14–June 11, 2024

… articulate your own mosaic of personal identity. About the Class Our workshop will begin with a visit to Skirball’s The American Library , which explores themes of citizenship, home, and … of personal identity. Those brand new to creative writing along with experienced writers are welcome. Instructor: Lesley Hyatt teaches writing and mindfulness to students of all ages. She … of myriad essays, short stories, and poems. Hyatt received an Outstanding Instructor award for her work as a creative writing instructor at UMass, Amherst. She is a former Fulbright …