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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion

US DEBUT
October 17, 2024–August 31, 2025

… remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. This US debut exhibition—coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress—includes a … von Furstenberg’s personal biography as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and a war refugee, offering additional perspective on the factors that shaped her life and work. The exhibition … fashion design? Her inspirations? How did her signature creation, the wrap dress, come to epitomize freedom and empowerment for women in the United States and well beyond? How …
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Frank Stella: Had Gadya

April 4–September 1, 2024

… is beaten by a stick and so on. Each subsequent verse builds on the story, with aggressors becoming victims themselves; finally, the cycle is broken with God’s intervention. The song has … a welcoming, intergenerational approach to the art on view and to the song that inspired it, offering multiple points of entry and seeks to welcome all, regardless of familiarity with … Tours Courtesy of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion Every Thursday, 2:30 pm Every Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 and 2:30 pm Docent-led spotlight tours are offered every …
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Creative Writing at the Skirball: Poetry and Short Stories

Tuesdays, May 6–June 24, 2025

… Classes Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, May 27, … 17, 2025, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 12:00–2:30 pm Tuesdays, May 6–June 24, 2025 Whether you're a novice or experienced creative writer, this opportunity to explore short stories … the beginning, development, and revision of at least one short story and two poems. We will work with published stories and poems to better understand elements of craft in these genres. …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center Names Three Leaders to Key Roles

… RELEASE: May 4, 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 … to take on critical administrative roles. Reuben J. Sanchez has been named Chief Financial Officer, responsible for developing and leading financial and investment management strategies … she was Deputy General Counsel. Sanchez and Kohanchi assumed their Skirball positions on April 26. “As we celebrate our twenty-fifth anniversary and look to the challenges and opportunities …
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This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement

October 19, 2023–February 25, 2024

… the work of nine photographers primarily affiliated with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960s: Bob Adelman, George “Elfie” Ballis, Bob Fitch, Bob Fletcher, Matt … including police brutality and anti-Black hate speech. | Featured Photographers Bob Adelman (1930–2016) Photographer Unknown, Courtesy CDEA Working with the Congress of Racial Equality, … Photographers from the Civil Rights Movement’ Inspires Hope Los Angeles Sentinel | October 26, 2023 | Related to This Exhibition Past Audience Public Programs Category Words and Ideas …
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Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House

October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026

… October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026 Come see a vibrant artwork from the Skirball Cultural Center's collection . This new … inclusive futures? Tours Join a docent-led public tour of this exhibition! Tuesday–Friday, 12:30 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Note: Public Tours are subject to cancellation. … Come see a vibrant artwork from the Skirball Cultural Center's collection . This new exhibition reflects on the …
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Dracula (Annotated): A Staged Reading

Sunday, March 30, 2025

… Public Programs Performance Sunday, March 30, 2025, 5:00–7:00 pm Sunday, March 30, 2025 a theatre dybbuk production written and directed … the ensemble Get a sneak peek at theatre dybbuk's next project! In Dracula (Annotated), the company weaves together its unique blend of historical investigation and heightened … its unique blend of historical investigation and heightened theatricality to create a new work from the core of the novel. This is the second in a series of “Annotated” productions in …
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Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing

May 1–August 31, 2025

… imagined memories of vacations in the Catskills where Jewish families experienced a safe and welcoming place to enjoy time together. LA-based artist Marisa J. Futernick looks into her mother’s … who, along with other minority groups, were excluded from many leisure spaces. The Catskills offered vacationers a break from wage labor and some forms of domestic labor, as well as a safe … and loss. Docent Chats Talk to one of our docents about this exhibition! Tuesday–Friday, 12:30 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Note: Docent Chats are subject to cancellation. | …
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Late Night! Pride in Fashion

Friday, May 31, 2019

… Special Event Friday, May 31, 2019, 6:00–10:00 pm Friday, May 31, 2019 About the Program Kick off Pride Month at this late-night celebration of the exhibitions Fearless Fashion: Rudi … to wear your most expressive clothing so you can strike a pose in our fearless photo studio! Come hungry and grab a bite from LA food trucks Dina’s Dumpling , Oaxaca on Wheels , or Yalla Truck . And, throughout the …
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Introduction to Creative Writing

Tuesdays, September 24–November 12, 2024

… Classes Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 12:00–2:30 pm|Tuesday, … environment. Those brand new to creative writing as well as experienced writers are welcome! About the Class Explore the joy of creative writing in a supportive, playful, and … essay. Each week includes time for in-class writing with a prompt, opportunities to share work, and short presentations on writing craft. Those brand new to creative writing as well as …