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Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

Opens May 20, 2026

… Opens May 20, 2026 Explore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of the American art form: … how comics reflected—and at times anticipated—an increasingly complex and inclusive society. Visitors encounter iconic figures of American popular culture, including Superman, Captain … donors: U.S. Bank | Join the Skirball Promote justice and build community while enjoying FREE admission, exclusive programs, and more. Become a Member …
Press Release

Volta and Freak Nature Puppets Partner With the Skirball Cultural Center for the World Premiere of Dis-order

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Jered Gold, Skirball Cultural Center, jgold@skirball.org , 310 … of Art’s Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship in Norfolk, CT (2015). Salka has lectured as a visiting artist at UCLA, Chapman University, and Bennington College. Salka’s work is in the … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …
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 Fogel challenges the view of Superman being … a Superman ghost artist’s master’s thesis, Jerry Siegel’s unpublished memoir, photographs, comic art, children’s costumes, stand-up comedy, and pseudoscientific discourse of the male body … imagination for both kids and adults.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. …
Program

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 …
Program

Skirball Book Groups: Modern Takes, Timeless Tales

September 2025–January 2026

… 17, 2025, 1:00–3:00 pm|Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, January 14, 2026, … rich discussions about literature past and present—and how the best stories are always worth revisiting. SEPTEMBER: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) Set in the mountains of … places they can’t imagine leaving behind. OCTOBER: Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie (2017) Isma is free. After years of watching out for her younger siblings in the wake of their mother's death, …
Curriculum

Noah's Ark at the Skirball: The Art of Imagination

… Winner of the California Association of Museums’ Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education! … curriculum focuses on the ways that each of us, including the youngest members of our community, can make a difference. Lesson Plans Lesson 1 The Art of Storytelling Watch a cultural … Have you used one of the The Art of Imagination lessons? Be part of our story and win a FREE field trip! Email photos, student work, or videos to education@skirball.org Curriculum …
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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

… 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 … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …
Program

Member Preview Day—Draw Them In, Paint Them Out; Glass Sukkah; and TORN Project

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

… 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 … Exhibitions Exhibition Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026 Exhibition TORN Project by Susan Lerner October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026 Exhibition Draw Them …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center presents Frank Stella: Had Gayda

… March 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Download the press release Skirball Cultural Center presents Frank … and Stella, as well as countless artists and musicians? We hope that part of the joy in visiting the exhibition is considering this question. Frank Stella: Had Gadya artfully … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center Presents the Worldwide Debut of "Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity"

… exhibition opens to the public on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and will be on view through March 1, 2026. Jack Kirby created some of the best-known characters in the history of American comics … 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 … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …