Hammer Museum

10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

Address:	10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Phone:	+1 310-443-7000
Site:	hammer.ucla.edu
Rating:	4.3
Working:	Closed 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM

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"Lee Young Jun PEN ART" Pen Art(General Remarks) Infinity of lines and dots have symbolism. Such symbolism is ever changing according to the spirit’s depth. All works are kaleidoscopic; they are usually composed of indescribable expressions. Therefore, art’s depth also can be said to be unlimited. Is pen art’s depth also infinite? In other words, do the lines and dots flowing from the nib of a pen have an artistic qualification? In this respect, it is worth thinking deeply. Pen art begins from an essence of nature’s fundamental values. From the standpoint of value, or color, a harmony of black and white is essential in nature. As it is impossible to see any color in darkness, distinguishing color is an essential role of light. That is why the soul is drawn to light. Whiteness, or light is a spiritual reflection of the soul while blackness, or darkness is a reality of life on earth. As the color green is an essential color of vegetation, burnt charcoal is an earthy color that will stay near black. Blackness is heterogeneous and may be hostile to life. If blackness belongs to the essence of nature, it also may be said to represent the image of death. A combination of black and white constitutes degrees of lightness and darkness. When painting black on a white background, the soul is transported to the white background. Whiteness comes to life when contrasted with black line and black space. In this case, soul also may be expressed through the blackness. Soul may be transported to the black or a combination of white and black, which shed a mysterious merit to the soul or spirit. Pen arts starts and ends from an essence of nature’s fundamental contrasts. The primary essence is infinite and eternal while the artistic harmony of black and white can take one’s breath away. But, this is not possible until a metamorphosis has been realized over many years and spiritual transcendence has occurred. The transfer of spirit occurs when one’s life experiences are projected onto the white canvas in harmony with blackness. That is the true ‘pen art.’ Artist Lee Young Jun I am a Korean. I pioneered the " Lee Young Jun Pen Art " and Perfected the genre. I am Artist Lee Young Jun. Pen Art is the only genre is an important work In the world. The works are extremely valuable. And no one is able to work not dare to imitate. The hope my work can be sympathy to many people. Thank you.

Paulina Lei

Im not the most knowledgable person on art, but going to the Hammer Museum was a great way to spend an afternoon! Admission is free, so you dont have to worry about prices. They have this deal where if you sign up and visit the museum 10 times in a year, you get membership privileges, so if you are in the area, I would definitely recommend this. The courtyard has the famous Thomas Heatherwick chairs, and those were fun but slightly scary to sit on. While going through the galleries, I must admit I did not recognize many of the artists, but I still had a pleasant time. Some personal favorites for the "Made in LA" exhibition include works from Joel Holmberg, Shahryar Nashat, and Mark Verabioff. I did not know any of these artists beforehand, but was glad I came and got to see their work. It addition, Im sure they rotate through pieces frequently. So when you go, you may not see the same pieces as me, but I believe it would be enjoyable nonetheless.

Eden Jeffries

This museum which is owned by University of Southern California Los Angeles is a beautifully designed multipurpose facility. They have multiple galleries, a theater, bookstore/gift shop, a multipurpose room for special events like speakers, performances, and other gatherings. There is a small cafe in the courtyard and during the summer they usually have a live music series. They have weekly programming for adults and children that include film screenings, workshops, tours, lectures, performances and interviews. I’ve been to some great shows here including the Kara Walker exhibit and the Art and Black Los Angeles 1960s-1980s exhibit. I’ve attended a performance by a poet, an amazing talk by Angela Davis, and an interview with poet and Activist Amiri Baracka. I just love that this is a museum that gives a space for a diversity of voices, stories, and experiences.

SynthMan86

I enjoyed looking at the different films that they showed at the hammer museum!!! I was surprised by the art exhibition as well and because they carry a lot of different paintings and also art performances!! I loved that my friend invited me to see The Flowers of St. Francis directed by Roberto Rossellini!! And for Free!!!! So awesome!!!!!!!!!! I had such a good time and will go back for different exhibitions. Right now they have until January the film festival and am interested to see In Real Life: Performance by Simone Leigh where it will be improvisational exchange about black radical political, literary, and artistic traditions. Inspired by the Black Panther Party’s. I am a history buff and love to read and comment on different historical facts! As well as look at her other aspects of art like sculpture that i like from her and enjoy watching!

Viviana Wolinsky

Museum architecture itself is appealing (at least from the inside); galleries in the 3 story building are arrayed around a central courtyard. Attractive street views from the top floor, cool cushions in the lounging area and a couple of ping pong tables to boot. Big plus for being free and having validated 3 hour parking for $3. Couple of mid-sized gallery rooms with parts of the permanent collection on display -- some stunning paintings (a Van Gogh and Rembrandt come immediately to mind), but a demerit (would knock off a 1/2 star if I could) for puzzlingly bad lighting on some of the paintings (terrible glare on frontal views of a John Singer Sargent among others). Most of the museum is given over to temporary contemporary art exhibits that are eminently worthy of your time.

Deb L.

Im not a big fan of modern/contemporary art and this museum houses a few galleries of it. They dont have many galleries so it doesnt take a long time to walk through the entire museum. I do like the architecture and courtyard. The courtyard is open with plenty of seating and some shade. They have very fun chairs that wobble. The cafe is excellent though if you want a decent sized drink, order a can of soda. The lemonade and house drinks come in narrow glasses with a lot of ice so it ends up being about less than 8oz. I had the BLTA and my partner had the waffles. Admission is free, you just have to pay for parking. You might be better off parking along the street at a meter then afterwards, walk around the city. This place also has a Pokestop.

slinky emperor

What a great museum. There was so much to see in a compact space without feeling crowded. It felt like an oasis in the middle of a city. However, I would not eat there. The restaurant was nasty dirty, with employees seemingly standing around. Note to employees, if you are going to take a break, do it out of view of the public. In what I would say is one of the most beautiful, well designed gift stores, the employees were ill informed of most everything there including the designer of the store. Perhaps a little better training would help?

Matt Sutton

One thing to keep in mind about this place is that it has two unconnected sections: an art and graphic novel section and the main store. Neither can be described as having a large collection of books but the staff makes up with this with quality selections. Everything from horror to science fiction to history to travel has new and fascinating titles, not simply a carbon-copy of the garbage the book seller chains offer. Basically, its a great store to get something to expand and inspire your brain and go broke in the process.