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The Ancient Maya World: Masterworks from the Permanent Collection Through October 30 On VIEW NOW Stanley Kubrick Through June 30 The Temptation of Arjuna: A Tale of Spiritual Triumph Through November 10 Compass for Surveyers: Nineteenth-Century American Landscapes Through December 31 Unveiling Femininity in Indian Painting and Photography Through July 28 The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA June 9–September 15 Member previews: June 6–8 Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from the Royal Museum for Central Africa July 7, 2013–January 5, 2014 Japanese Prints: Hokusai at LACMA Through July 28 Henri Matisse: La Gerbe Through September 8 Stephen Prina: As He Remembered It Through August 4 Ends and Exits: Contemporary Art from the Collections of LACMA and The Broad ART Foundation Through August 4 Latin American Art: New Installation Ongoing Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum Through June 2 Jack Stauffacher: Typographic Experiments Through July 21 Shinique Smith: Firsthand Through July 19 Charles White Elementary School Donald Judd Through August 4 LEARN MORE AT lacma.org ^ hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am–5 pm Wednesday: Closed Friday: 11 am–8 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–7 pm restaurants Ray’s: 11:30 am–3 pm; 5–10 pm Reservations: 323 857-6180 Stark Bar: 11 am–11 pm C+M: Opens at 10 am LACMA Café: Open during museum hours SHOPPING The LACMA Store: 323 857-6146 Art Catalogues: 323 857-6587 Online Store: thelacmastore.org Contact General info: 323 857-6000 Tickets: 323 857-6010 TTY: 323 857-0098 Membership: 323 857-6151 [email protected] LACMA.ORG News, exhibition and event info, and more | Updated daily Follow LACMA on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram Mobile: Download the LACMA app for iPhone/Android Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles California 90036 Periodicals |VOLUME 52 ISSUE 5 May 2013 |Member calendar CoNNECT Visit COMING SOON Hans Richter: Encounters May 5–September 2 Member previews: May 2–4 James Turrell: A Retrospective May 26, 2013–April 6, 2014 Member previews: May 23–25
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The Ancient Maya World: Masterworks from the Permanent CollectionThrough October 30
On VIEW NOW
Stanley KubrickThrough June 30
The Temptation of Arjuna: A Tale of Spiritual TriumphThrough November 10
Compass for Surveyers: Nineteenth-Century American LandscapesThrough December 31
Unveiling Femininity in Indian Painting and PhotographyThrough July 28
The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA June 9–September 15Member previews: June 6–8
Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from the Royal Museum for Central AfricaJuly 7, 2013–January 5, 2014
Japanese Prints: Hokusai at LACMAThrough July 28
Henri Matisse: La GerbeThrough September 8
Stephen Prina: As He Remembered ItThrough August 4
Ends and Exits: Contemporary Art from the Collections of LACMA and The Broad ART FoundationThrough August 4
Latin American Art: New InstallationOngoing
Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai MuseumThrough June 2
Jack Stauffacher: Typographic ExperimentsThrough July 21
Shinique Smith: FirsthandThrough July 19 Charles White Elementary School
Donald JuddThrough August 4
LEARN MORE AT lacma.org
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hoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am–5 pmWednesday: ClosedFriday: 11 am–8 pmSaturday and Sunday: 10 am–7 pm
restaurantsRay’s: 11:30 am–3 pm; 5–10 pmReservations: 323 857-6180Stark Bar: 11 am–11 pmC+M: Opens at 10 amLACMA Café: Open during museum hours
SHOPPINGThe LACMA Store: 323 857-6146Art Catalogues: 323 857-6587Online Store: thelacmastore.org
ContactGeneral info: 323 857-6000 Tickets: 323 857-6010TTY: 323 857-0098 Membership: 323 857-6151 [email protected]
LACMA.ORGNews, exhibition and event info, and more | Updated daily
Follow LACMA on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram
Mobile: Download the LACMA app for iPhone/Android
Los Angeles County Museum of Art5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles California 90036
Periodicals |VOLUME 52 ISSUE 5
May 2013 |Member calendar
CoNNECT
VisitCOMING SOON
Hans Richter: Encounters May 5–September 2Member previews: May 2–4
James Turrell: A RetrospectiveMay 26, 2013–April 6, 2014Member previews: May 23–25
21Classic Movie Matinee: Dishonored1 pm | Bing Theater$4; $2 members and seniors (62+)
24MEMBER PREVIEW: James Turrell: A Retrospective
Hans Richter: Encounters2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Jazz at LACMA: CJS Quintet6 pm | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
25MEMBER PREVIEW: James Turrell: A Retrospective
Family Tours 11 am | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Matisse: La Gerbe1:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Latin Sounds: BombaChante5 pm | Hancock Park | FREE
26OPENING: James Turrell:
A Retrospective
Hans Richter: Encounters 2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Andell Family Sundays 12:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court FREE
Sundays Live: Emerging Artists from the Colburn School6 pm | Bing Theater | FREE
23MEMBER PREVIEW: James Turrell: A Retrospective
05OPENING: Hans Richter:
Encounters
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Andell Family Sundays 12:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court FREE
Hans Richter: Everything Turns—Everything Revolves 1 pm | Bing Theater | FREE, tickets required—available at ticket office one hour prior to the event
Curator Tour: Japanese Prints: Hokusai at LACMA 2 pm | Pavilion for Japanese Art FREE
Sundays Live: The Colburn School Orchestra 6 pm | Bing Theater | FREE
10Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Hans Richter: Encounters2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Jazz at LACMA: Greg Reitan Trio6 pm | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Young Women Filmmakers from MexicoPresented by Ambulante—a not- for-profit organization established by Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Pablo Cruz. 7 pm | Bing Theater | FREE, tickets required | Tickets and info: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
11Art 101: Introduction to Modern Art 9:30 am | Bing Theater | FREE, reservations required | See below for details
Shinique Smith: Firsthand Family Day10 am–2 pm | Charles White Elementary School | FREE
Family Tours 11 am | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Matisse: La Gerbe1:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Young Women Filmmakers from MexicoPresented by Ambulante—a not- for-profit organization established by Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Pablo Cruz. 5 pm | Bing Theater | FREE, tickets required | Tickets and info: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
Teen Night After Dark 7 pm | LACMA West | FREE, tickets required | More info: lacma.org
12Mother’s Day Members-Only Tour & Brunch Celebrate Mom with a special themed tour of the collection and a delicious meal! 11 am or 1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court | $40 per person; $20 children 12 and under | Tickets and more info: lacma.org or 323 857-6010
Hans Richter: Encounters 2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Andell Family Sundays 12:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court FREE
Art21—Art in the Twenty-First Century ScreeningSee two episodes of the award- winning PBS series, focusing on artists William Kentridge, Maya Lin, Bruce Nauman, and more2 pm | Brown Auditorium | FREE
Sundays Live: The Lyris Quartet6 pm | Bing Theater | FREE
02MEMBER PREVIEW: Hans Richter:
Encounters
REVERSE: Hans Richter, Vormittagsspuk / Ghosts before Breakfast (detail), 1928, © Hans Richter Estate
James Turrell, Raemar Pink White (detail), 1969, collection of Art & Research, Las Vegas, installation view at Griffin Contemporary, Santa Monica, CA, 2004, © James Turrell, photo by Robert Wedemeyer, courtesy Kayne Griffin Corcoran, Los Angeles
Zhang Lu, from Album of 18 Daoist Paintings (detail), Ming dynasty, early 16th century, Shanghai Museum
The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States). The daughters of former caretaker Grady (Lisa and Louise Burns), © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Shinique Smith, this year’s girl (detail), 2009, courtesy of the artist and James Cohan Gallery, New York/Shanghai, © 2013 Shinique Smith, photo by Stephen Brayne
Jack Werner Stauffacher, print from Wooden Letters from 300 Broadway (detail), 1998, gift of the 2012 Decorative Arts and Design Acquisition Committee (DA2), © 2013 Jack Werner Stauffacher
Katsushika Hokusai, The Yoshitsune Horse-Washing Falls and Yoshino, Izumi Province (detail), c. 1833–34, gift of Max Palevsky
Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577–1645) (detail), India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh, c. 1725–50, gift of Diandra and Michael Douglas Fitz
Donald Judd, Prototype Desk (detail), 1978, purchased with funds provided by Kelvin Davis in honor of his brother, Paul Davis, through the 2011 Collectors Committee
Allan McCollum, Plaster Surrogates, 1984, gift of Beatrice and Nathan Cooper, © Allan McCollum
Stephen Prina, As He Remembered It (detail), 2011, installation view, Secession Vienna, 2011, © 2013 Stephen Prina, courtesy Galerie Gisela Capitain, Cologne, and Petzel Gallery, New York, photo by Wolfgang Thaler, Vienna, Austria
Henri Matisse, La Gerbe (The Sheaf), 1953, gift of Frances L. Brody, in honor of the museum’s twenty-fifth anniversary, © 2012 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY
Vessel with Supernatural Palace Scene (detail), Guatemala or Belize, Maya, AD 600–900, purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
The Temptation of Arjuna: A Tale of Spiritual Triumph (detail), Indonesia, Bali, possibly Kamasan, early 20th century, purchased with funds provided by the Southern Asian Art Council Fund, the Ethnic Arts Council, Paula Fouce, Linda Jayne in memory of Allen Jayne, Mark Johnson in memory of Jo Jean Johnson, Arline Lloyd in memory of David Lloyd, Lisa Gimmy, and the South and Southeast Asian Art Deaccession Fund
Fitz Henry Lane, Boston Harbor, Sunset (detail), 1850–1855, gift of Jo Ann and Julian Ganz Jr., in honor of the museum’s twenty-fifth anniversary
Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, X. From Spaniard and Return Backwards, Hold Yourself Suspended in Mid Air (detail), c. 1760, gift of the 2011 Collectors Committee
Aerial view of Los Angeles County Museum of Art, c. 1965, William L. Pereira and Associates
Male Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba Peoples, 19th century, Royal Museum for Central Africa
THIS PAGE, TOP: Hans Richter, Schlittenfahrt (Skating) (detail), c. 1915, Kunsthaus Zürich, © 2013 Hans Richter Estate, photo: Kunsthaus Zürich
BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Frederick Walter Davis, Tree Brooch 1945, gift of Penny Morrill, McLean, Virginia
James Turrell, Afrum (White), 1966, Cross Corner Projection, LACMA, partial gift of Marc and Andrea Glimcher in honor of the appointment of Michael Govan as Chief Executive Officer and Wallis Annenberg Director and purchased with funds provided by David Bohnett and Tom Gregory through the 2008 Collectors Committee, © James Turrell
Zhang Lu, from Album of 18 Daoist Paintings (detail), Ming dynasty, early 16th century, Shanghai Museum
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tuesday11 am–5 pm | Closed Wed
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FRIDAY11 am–8 pm
saturday10 am–7 pm
SUNDAY10 am–7 pm
MAY 2013 lacma.org
FILMMUSICKIDS & FAMILIESEVENTS
EXHIBITIONSTALKS & COURSESFREE TOURS
04MEMBER PREVIEW: Hans Richter:
Encounters
Family Tours 11 am | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Lecture: Rembrandt’s Sub-Plots and Diversions2 pm | Brown Auditorium | FREE
Art & Music: An Afternoon with Stewart Copeland & Michael Gordon Presented by LACMA & Long Beach Opera 2 pm | Bing Theater | $25/$40 VIP; $20/$30 VIP for LACMA and LBO members; $5 students with ID | Tickets: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
The Art of Wine: Monet to MatisseTour LACMA’s French galleries and enjoy a tasting of five French wines6 pm | L.A. Times Central Court $95; $85 members | Tickets: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
JAMES TURRELLA RETROSPECTIVETo reserve your free member tickets, visit lacma.org/TurrellMembersGuide or call 855-LACMA-55 or 855-LACMA-59.
Upgrade for a preview party invitation, a free exhibition catalogue, or even more benefits at higher levels! Visit lacma.org/members or call 323 857-6151
07Art & Music: Steve Reich & FriendsThe acclaimed composer is joined by the Lyris Quartet and others for performances of Different Trains, WTC 9/11, Clapping Music, and more7:30 pm | Bing Theater | $30; $25 members and seniors (62+); $5 students with ID | Tickets and more info: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
06Art 101: Introduction to Modern Art 6:30 pm | Bing Theater | FREE, reservations required | See below for details
09Gallery Discussion: The Art of Looking—Printmaking12:30 pm | BP Grand Entrance FREE
Art 101 Lectures for Members ONLYLed by curators and other art experts, Art 101 is a series of free introductory art history lectures for members only. This month, Indie members and above may attend an Introduction to Modern Art. Choose one of three dates—May 6, 11, or 13. An invitation will be emailed to Indie-level members and above.
Summer Art ClassesEnroll now in painting and drawing classes for adults and for portfolio, mobile movies, and visual storytelling for teens. Visit lacma.org for a complete list of offerings.
Family Art Every DayDrop by the free Boone Children’s Gallery every day to make art together as a family. On Mondays and Fridays at 2 pm, join gallery staff for Story Time in the adjacent Korean art galleries.
Free Daily Tours and TalksLACMA offers free 15–50 minute gallery and exhibition tours every day at 1, 1:30, 2, and 3 pm. Gallery educators lead informal gallery discussions in the modern and contemporary art galleries on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. And LACMA now offers free bilingual family tours every Saturday at 11 am.
FILM INDEPENDENT AT LACMAEvery month, Film Independent and LACMA offer classic and contemporary films and documentaries, drawing on L.A.’s incredible film community. Screenings often feature Q&As with directors, actors, artists, and more. Visit lacma.org for a complete listing of Film Independent screenings in May.
LACMA FILM CLUBAdd Film Club to your LACMA membership to get invites to exclusive members-only screenings, ticket pre-sales for popular events like Jason Reitman’s Live Reads, and discounts on all Film Independent at LACMA events. Learn more at lacma.org/filmclub.
31Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Hans Richter: Encounters2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Jazz at LACMA: Sandra Booker6 pm | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Exhibition Film Series: Another Look at Kubrick7:30 pm | More info: lacma.org
28Classic Movie Matinee: Family Plot1 pm | Bing Theater$4; $2 members and seniors (62+)
27 Target Free
Holiday MondayFREE general admission; Stanley Kubrick and James Turrell not included
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Music of China Ensemble of UCLA 12:30 pm and 2:45 pm L.A. Times Central Court | FREE
16The Ancient Maya World: Masterworks from the Permanent Collection 1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
14Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Classic Movie Matinee: Written on the Wind1 pm | Bing Theater | $4; $2 members and seniors (62+)
13Art 101: Introduction to Modern Art 6:30 pm | Bing Theater | FREE, reservations required | See below for details
Cur-ATE: Latin American Art and Gastronomy6:30 pm | BP Grand Entrance $100; $90 members | Tickets: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
Lecture: Professor George Baker on Stephen Prina7 pm | Brown Auditorium | FREE
17Hans Richter: Encounters2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Jazz at LACMA: Wolfgang Schalk Quartet6 pm | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
18Art Museum DayVisit lacma.org for event details
Family Tours 11 am | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
Highlights of the Museum 12 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Indian Dance PerformanceThe Shakti Dance Company performs Devadasi: The Eternal Dancer 7 pm | Bing Theater | $25; $20 members and seniors; $10 SAAC members and students with ID | Tickets: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
19Hans Richter: Encounters2 pm | BP Grand Entrance
Andell Family Sundays 12:30 pm | L.A. Times Central Court FREE
Art21—Art in the Twenty-First Century ScreeningSee two episodes of the award- winning PBS series, focusing on artists Sally Mann, Richard Serra, James Turrell, and more. 2 pm | Brown Auditorium | FREE
Sundays Live: The Crossroads Orchestra 6 pm | Bing Theater | FREE
03MEMBER PREVIEW: Hans Richter:
Encounters
Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum1 pm | L.A. Times Central Court
Dance Camera West’s (DCW) 12th Annual Media FestivalExpect an exhilarating celebration of dance—live and on screen—under the 2013 theme, “Get Wet”3–9 pm l Bing Theater$15 | Tickets: 323 857-6010 or lacma.org
Jazz at LACMA: Charles Owens Quintet6 pm | BP Grand Entrance | FREE
