At the Skirball May/Jun 2019

At the Skirball MAY/JUN 2019

PRESIDENT’S GREETING The Skirball’s formative principle is to embrace the stranger. We understand this to be a Jewish ideal, and we also believe it to be an American ideal. The stranger—whether defined as immigrant, émigré, exile, or refugee —is a person to be respected and valued. We believe that the United States is enriched, even defined, by its history of immigration.

Rudi Gernreich (1922–1985), the subject of our newest exhibition, was one such immigrant. Like many other Jews of the twentieth century, he fled Nazi oppression for new beginnings in America. Born in Vienna, Gernreich was one of a community of German-speaking Jewish émigrés who settled in Los Angeles and contributed mightily to American art and culture. Among these luminaries were composer Arnold Schoenberg, architect Richard Neutra, film director Billy Wilder, playwright Franz Werfel, and novelist Lion Feuchtwanger. As this exhibition amply demonstrates, Rudi Gernreich deserves his own place in this distinguished company.

Gernreich brought with him the skills he had learned in his aunt’s dress shop in Vienna.

Although he encountered episodes of anti-Semitism and homophobia in his new home, he found haven in the Los Angeles performing arts community and gay rights movement.

Eventually he would find his calling in the world of fashion. His innovative designs upended expectations of how women and men should look and feel. Gernreich communicated his belief that we can all be who we wish to be.

I hope you will join us in embracing and celebrating the fearless fashion of Rudi Gernreich, an immigrant who returned America’s embrace with his own—and changed the way we fashion our view of the world.

Uri D. Herscher

Founding President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center

OUR MISSION The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by 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 cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 • skirball.org

FREE on-site parking Street parking strictly prohibited ADA accessible parking available

GALLERIES MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Last entry to Noah’s Ark is at 4:00 pm.

Last entry to other Museum galleries is at 4:30 pm.

Closed Mondays and holidays

MUSEUM ADMISSION All exhibitions are included with Museum admission. $12 General $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 FREE to Members and Children under 2 FREE to all on Thursdays

Note: Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.

SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE

Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Closed Mondays and holidays (310) 440-4505 • skirball.org/shop Choose from an array of carefully selected merchandise. Proceeds help support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming.

ZEIDLER’S CART

Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm Closed Mondays and holidays Pick up a variety of grab-and-go meals from Zeidler’s Cart. Look out for signs indicating the temporary new location for cart service, on the north side of Taper Courtyard.

TICKETING See p. 27 for ticketing methods and policies.

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Rudi Gernreich at his office in Los Angeles, 1966. Photograph Š William Claxton, LLC, courtesy of Demont Photo Management & Fahey/Klein Gallery Los Angeles, with permission of the Rudi Gernreich trademark.

EXHIBITIONS May 9–September 1, 2019

FEARLESS FASHION Rudi Gernreich

PUBLIC TOURS Beginning May 23 Tuesday–Sunday 1:00–2:00 pm

Rudi Gernreich (1922–1985) was more than one of the most prominent fashion designers of his time. His body of work shows how he conceived of fashion as a liberating force—a platform for innovative design that challenged conventional notions of beauty, identity, and gender. The f irst exhibition to focus on the social and cultural impact of the Los Angeles designer’s vision, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich will feature more than eighty ensembles—including the “monokini,” unisex caftans, and pantsuits for women—along with original sketches, letters and personal papers, photographs, press clippings, and newly f ilmed oral histories of friends and colleagues. Come see how, by rejecting conformity and championing authenticity, Gernreich redef ined style in ways that continue to inf luence fashion today.

Now booking private tours! See p. 14 for details.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Larry Bell Barbara Timmer and Catherine Benkaim Stephanie and Harold Bronson

CNL Mannequins Marcia Israel Foundation Karsh Family Foundation Suzanne and Jenni Kayne

Media sponsors:

Thursday, May 9, 7:30 pm

FASHION FORWARD Humberto Leon and Justin Tranter in Conversation

Join fashion designer Humberto Leon (Opening Ceremony, Kenzo, and creative adviser to the exhibition) in conversation with composer and GLAAD activist Justin Tranter as they discuss the influence of Rudi Gernreich and explore how fashion can address themes of personal freedom, inclusion, and diversity. Moderated by Matthew Yokobosky, Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture at the Brooklyn Museum.

Arrive early to view the exhibition and more! Fearless Fashion will be open to ticketholders from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Cocktails and light fare will also be available for purchase.

Members are limited to two FREE tickets per membership.

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RELATED PROGRAMS OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE SKIRBALL Fashion on the Big Screen Sit under the stars to watch these fashion-forward f ilms. Before the screening, check out the exhibitions Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7) and Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (pp. 12–13). Then, enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and light fare available for purchase.

Friday, June 14, 8:30 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm)

FUNNY FACE

Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire star in this musical–romantic comedy about the discovery of a fashion star. Get up and dance along to songs by George and Ira Gershwin! Directed

by Stanley Donen. (1957, 103 min. No MPAA rating.)

Friday, June 28, 8:30 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm)

ZOOLANDER

Bring your really, really ridiculously good looking self, dressed and ready for a walk off, to the Skirball! This action-comedy follows the antics of male model Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) in a side-splitting satire on the fashion industry. Directed by Ben Stiller.

(2001, 89 min. Rated PG-13.)

Friday, July 12, 8:30 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm)

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep star in this comedy about an aspiring journalist who lands her first job as an assistant at a fashion magazine run by a stern but savvy editor.

Directed by David Frankel. (2006, 109 min. Rated PG-13.)

Members are limited to two FREE tickets to each f ilm per membership.

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Friday, May 31, 6:00–10:00 pm

LATE NIGHT! PRIDE IN FASHION

Kick off Pride Month at this late-night celebration of the exhibitions Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7) and Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite (see pp. 12–13). Get dolled up in your most expressive look and stop by any time between 6:00 and 10:00 pm to enjoy after-hours access to the galleries, a set by Hello DJ, food trucks, a cash bar, and more.

$5 General | FREE to Members Sunday, June 23, 6:00 pm

SELECTIONS FROM INSCAPE Fashion in Motion

Los Angeles dance companies Luminario Ballet and Pennington Dance Group join together to perform excerpts from American dancer and choreographer Bella Lewitzky’s seminal work Inscape, featuring iconic costumes designed by Rudi Gernreich. A discussion with longtime Lewitzky Dance Company members John Pennington, Diana MacNeil, and Sean Greene follows the performance. For information about a family-friendly performance, see p. 22.

Arrive early to view the exhibition! Fearless Fashion will be open to ticketholders before the performance.

Dancers will perform in a reproduction of Rudi Gernreich’s famed “duotard” costume. Original costume courtesy of Lewitzky Dance Company Archives, USC Libraries.

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FILM CINEMA TUESDAYS Inspired by the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich, this series centers on a range of individuals in the fashion world who have made their mark by pushing the boundaries of both design and culture.

Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 pm

IRIS

Meet Iris Apfel, the then 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion documentary, Iris is the story of a soaring free spirit who continues to inspire. Directed by Albert Maysles.

(2014, 80 min. Rated PG-13.)

Tuesday, May 14, 1:30 pm

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

A funny and surprising behind-the-scenes look at Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, and her team of editors, this documentary tells the captivating story of how they create the must-have bible of fashion: The September Issue. Directed by R. J. Cutler.

(2009, 90 min. Rated PG-13.)

Tuesday, June 4, 1:30 pm

DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL

This intimate portrait celebrates the fifty-year reign of the “Empress of Fashion,” when Diana Vreeland changed the face of fashion, beauty, art, publishing, and culture forever.

Directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Frédéric Tcheng, and Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt.

(2011, 92 min. Rated PG-13.)

Tuesday, June 11, 1:30 pm

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ

This documentary takes viewers on an emotional journey from André’s roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South to becoming one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our times. Directed by Kate Novack. (2017, 94 min. No MPAA Rating.)

Cinema Tuesdays are FREE | No reservations

The Gospel According to André

Kwame Brathwaite. From top, left to right: Nomsa Brath wearing earrings designed by Carolee Prince, African Jazz-Art Society & Studios (AJASS), Harlem, ca. 1964; Photo shoot at a public school for one of the AJASS-associated modeling groups that emulated the Grandassa Models and began to embrace natural hairstyles, Harlem, ca. 1966; Self-portrait, AJASS, Harlem, ca. 1964. Courtesy of the artist and Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles.

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EXHIBITIONS Through September 1

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite

PUBLIC TOURS Beginning April 27 Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:30–1:00 pm

During an era when segregation prevailed across the United States, photographer Kwame Brathwaite (b.1938) gave expression to the transformative idea that “Black Is Beautiful.”

Seeking to deepen our understanding of the black freedom movement through his art, Brathwaite portrayed black women and men with natural hair and clothes that reclaimed and honored their African roots. By challenging mainstream standards of beauty that excluded people of color, Brathwaite’s practice exemplif ied how art can propel us toward greater equity and inclusion and help to effect social change.

In this f irst-ever major exhibition dedicated to Brathwaite—until now an under-recognized yet key figure of the second Harlem Renaissance—come see the iconic images of one of the most inf luential cultural movements of the 1960s.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite is organized by Aperture Foundation, New York, and Kwame S. Brathwaite.

The presentation of the exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:

Kaf i and Bob Blumenfield Billie B. and Steven G. Fischer Foundation Karsh Family Foundation

“I focused on perfecting my craft so that I could use my gift to inspire thought, relay ideas, and tell stories of our struggle, our work, our liberation.”—Kwame Brathwaite

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EXHIBITIONS Through September 1

SPOTLIGHT: ANDY WARHOL

Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century See the Skirball’s complete collection of Andy Warhol’s portraits of notable icons of Jewish thought and culture, from Albert Einstein to Gertrude Stein to Louis Brandeis.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door

A typical Jewish immigrant’s kitchen from the early twentieth century, featured in Visions and Values

Ongoing

VISIONS AND VALUES Jewish Life from Antiquity to America

PUBLIC TOURS Thursday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 pm

Explore 4,000 years of Jewish experience through this permanent exhibition featuring objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica. Learn how the Jews have survived as a migratory, minority population: by engaging with the many cultures they’ve encountered while retaining their core values and beliefs.

Included with Museum admission | Tickets available at the door

PRIVATE TOURS Sign up for a private, docent-led tour for groups of 10 or more. For scheduling and pricing, call (310) 440-4534 or visit skirball.org/private-tours. Now booking for Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (tours available May 29–August 23, 2019) and Visions and Values (ongoing).

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MUSIC Thursday, May 16, 8:00 pm

KAYHAN KALHOR AND ALI AKBAR MORADI An Evening of Improvisational Kurdish Music

GRAMMY Award winner and internationally acclaimed kamancheh (spiked fiddle) virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor performs with tanbur (plucked lute) master Ali Akbar Moradi.

With improvisation as the focal point of their intensely spiritual and emotional music, Kalhor and Moradi will bring the audience into a trance-like state through ecstatic rhythms and beautiful melodies.

$25 General | $20 Members

WORDS AND IDEAS Tuesdays, May 21 and June 18, 12:00 pm

JEWISH MEDITATION

New time! Find your center and quiet your mind with meditation teacher Alison Laichter, who infuses meditation techniques with Jewish language, intentions, texts, and understanding.

Per session: $5 General This program is made possible in part by support from:

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CLASSES Visit skirball.org for instructor bios!

Wednesdays, May 1, 15, 22, and 29 10:30 am–12:00 pm

ART IN ISRAEL New Horizons and Contemporary Visions Contemporary Israeli art was born from immigrant communities searching for a collective expressive identity in a newly won state. In this lecture-based class, gain an understanding of the international impact of Israeli artists of our time. Explore the art colony of Safed and the open-air sculpture gardens in Haifa. Be enchanted with Yaacov Agam’s kinetic installations of ever-changing color.

And discover how Israeli realism shocks with its harshness as it f lirts with the sacred. Instructor: John Paul Thornton

Yaacov Agam. Beating Heart + 18 Stars of David (detail), 1986. Stainless steel.

Shalom Meir Center, Jerusalem. Photo by Gila Brand.

4 sessions

$100 General | $80 Members Wednesdays, May 15–June 19, 1:00–3:00 pm

FROM MOTOWN TO THE BEATLES

In the early 1960s, Berry Gordy Jr. had turned Detroit, the “Motor City,” into the music capital of the world. Motown played a major role in the integration of American popular music as artists like Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder achieved amazing crossover success. In 1964, the Beatles arrived and the music industry—and the world—changed forever. This class will take an in-depth look at the contributions of two of the most important transformations in popular musical history. Instructor: Steve Barri 6 sessions

$150 General | $120 Members

The Temptations

OTIS AT THE SKIRBALL The following classes are of fered in partnership with Otis College Extension and take place at the Skirball. Visit otis.edu/ce to register and for class materials.

Wednesdays, June 5–26, 7:00–10:00 pm

FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE RACK A Survey of Modern Fashion Design

Click through any fashion retailer’s website and it’s loud and clear: Runway shows, haute couture, and red-carpet style have a trickle-down effect on what’s being sold to the public.

Through a series of lectures, students will explore how designers influence the way everyday people dress, consider the roles of celebrities, and examine collaborations between designers and retailers. Finally, students will conceptualize a mass-market line based on what’s trending on the runway. Includes a tour of the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7). Instructor: Kelley Lewis 4 sessions. Otis course code XFSH 3008. Additional Otis registration fees may apply.

$230 General | Register at otis.edu/ce Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am–3:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO METAL CLAY WORKSHOP

In this intensive class, discover how to work with metal clay. Students learn how to texture, set gems, roll coils, and use various f inishing methods including wire brushing, burnishing, and patinas. Final projects can be an original pair of earring drops or a pendant.

Instructor: Cathi Milligan 1 session. Otis course code XJWL 3018. $65 materials fee payable to instructor during session.

Additional Otis registration fees may apply.

$100 General | Register at otis.edu/ce MAY/JUN 2019

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FAMILY PROGRAMS

Ongoing

NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL TM

All ages

From your first sight of the f loor-to-ceiling Ark to an intimate encounter with a snow leopard, the Noah’s Ark experience is sure to spark wonder no matter how old you are.

You’ll play, climb, build, and explore aboard the Ark, and you’ll leave with a greater appreciation for community and caring for the world. Make memories that will last a lifetime this summer at Noah’s Ark !

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Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—On Tuesdays, at 1:15 pm, join our educators for singing with your little one.

Wednesdays: Story Time at Noah’s Ark—On Wednesdays, at 2:30 pm, listen to flood stories from around the world.

Fridays: Sensory Friendly Fridays—On Fridays, May, 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, and June 7, between 12:00 and 1:30 pm, enjoy an experience specially designed for guests with sensory processing disabilities.

Sundays: Música para Todos—On Sundays, at 11:15 am, join in a musical jam session in Spanish and English.

Tuesdays:

All Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are highly recommended on weekends and during school breaks, including for Members. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. Last entry at 4:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum adult/child ratio: 1/4. Programs subject to change or cancellation.

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FAMILY PROGRAMS

Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday Summer schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, June 11–August 18

FAMILY ART STUDIO

Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us.

May: Far-Out Fashions—Inspired by the summer exhibitions (see pp. 6–7 and 12–13), make a groovy accessory out of repurposed materials.

June: Daring Designs—Be the next Rudi Gernreich: create a 3D fashion design.

Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations Regular schedule: Saturday–Sunday Summer schedule: Thursday–Sunday, June 13–August 18

ARCHAEOLOGY DIG

Calling all aspiring archaeologists! At the Skirball’s outdoor dig site, uncover ancient artifacts and then piece together the story of an ancient Iron Age town. Also, keep an eye out for the Hands on History cart in the main lobby on Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 16, 17, 30, 31, 10:00 am–3:00 pm

ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL A Summer Day Camp

Ages

Adventure awaits! Don’t miss this summer series of fun daylong camp 8–12 sessions focused on archaeology of the ancient world. At the Skirball’s Archaeology Field School, you’ll journey back in time to study ancient writing, trade, and even tombs! Junior archaeologists, ages 8 to 12, will learn how archaeologists make discoveries about the past and practice excavation skills in our interactive dig site.

Sign up for one or more days of your choice!

Campers must bring their own bag lunch and snack.

Per daylong session: $70 General | $60 Members

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FAMILY PROGRAMS Sunday, June 23, 3:00 pm

INSCAPE INTERACTIVE A Fashion Experience

See a special family-friendly excerpt of the Bella Lewitzky dance work Inscape that features Los Angeles companies Luminario Ballet and Pennington Dance Group wearing costumes designed by Rudi Gernreich (see Gernreich’s sketch of the performance’s “duotard” costume at right).

An interactive exploration of the costumes follows the performance. See p. 10 for information about a related evening performance and panel discussion.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations

Courtesy of Rudi Gernreich LLC, under exclusive license from ACLU Foundation of Southern California. Rudi Gernreich papers (Collection 1702). Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

FEARLESS FASHION FAMILY GUIDE

Looking for a fun way to experience the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7) with your family? Pick up this guide at the admissions desk or in the gallery to explore designs—ranging from a peacock dress to a “family” of full-length caftans— and help young visitors interpret messages of courage, inclusion, creativity, and self-love.

SAVE THE DATES Saturdays and Sundays, July 6–August 18, 12:00 and 2:00 pm

FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES Free to Be

Inspired by the Skirball summer exhibitions’ messages of freedom and authenticity, these interactive performances are designed to delight families of all ages. This year’s eclectic lineup features music, dance, and storytelling that celebrate the diversity of performing arts that make Los Angeles so unique.

Included with Museum admission | No reservations

SHOPPING AND DINING AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Visit skirball.org/shop to browse online!

FEATURED ITEM FEARLESS FASHION T-SHIRT

Rudi will set you free in this commemorative cotton t-shirt designed by Opening Ceremony. Only available at the Skirball! Be sure to take yours home after viewing the exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7).

Non-Members: $35.00 Members: $31.50

MEMBERS-ONLY MUSEUM STORE VOUCHER

Join or renew today! Family Members will receive a $10 voucher to use in Audrey’s Museum Store or the Noah’s Ark Store. Family Plus Members (or higher) will receive a $20 voucher. Plus receive 10% off purchases year round!

Vouchers will be mailed with membership cards. Not valid online. Minimum purchase must be $3 above voucher value.

No cash back.

ZEIDLER’S CART Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm; Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm; and before most evening programs

FEATURED ITEM TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Stop by the cart, then take a seat in our stunning courtyard to enjoy this delicious sandwich al fresco.

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Wednesday, May 8, 12:00–5:00 pm

MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW—FEARLESS FASHION

Members, be among the f irst to view the new exhibition Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich (see pp. 6–7). Explore the gallery throughout the day, and take advantage of curator-led talks at 12:30 and 3:00 pm.

Limited to two reservations per membership

FREE and open to Members only | Reservations required for talks only

Rudi Gernreich fashions at the Wiltern, 1985. Photo Collection, Los Angeles Public Library.

MEMBER PERKS

Join or renew today! Attend one, two, or all three of our Outdoor Movies at the Skirball (see pp. 8–9) for FREE! Members may secure up to two FREE tickets per screening—a benefit valued at up to $72. Plus you’ll be able to reserve two FREE tickets to Fashion Forward: Humberto Leon and Justin Tranter in Conversation (see p. 7), Late Night! Pride in Fashion (see p. 10), and Selections from Inscape (see p. 10). Your Skirball Membership will pay for itself this summer! Seats are limited for all programs, so reserve early.

MEMBER STORY “My husband and I were married at the Skirball in 2009 and now bring our two boys back all the time to visit.

Our sons especially get a kick out of seeing our wedding photo on a poster near Ahmanson Hall. When the boys first saw the photo they wanted to know why they weren’t in the picture! Whenever we visit, we seem to reconnect and are so happy to be able to continue this with our little family.”

—Kacey Fierro, Skirball Family Member

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Every donation to the Skirball Cultural Center helps to support our vital school and community education programs, outstanding exhibitions, and lively public programs. The Skirball welcomes donations of cash, securities, and gift annuities. To donate online or for more information about supporting the Skirball, visit skirball.org or call (310) 440-4579.

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Credits: COVER: Peggy Moffitt modeling dress designed by Rudi Gernreich, Fall 1971 collection. Photograph © William Claxton, LLC, courtesy of Demont Photo Management & Fahey/Klein Gallery Los Angeles, with permission of the Rudi Gernreich trademark 2–3 Uri D. Herscher © 2013 Loretta Ayeroff; Humberto Leon by Inez and Vinoodh; Justin Tranter, courtesy of the speaker; Matthew Yokobosky by Jonathan Dorado/Brooklyn Museum; Outdoor Movies at the Skirball by Timothy Norris; Archaeology Field School by Ben Gibbs 4–5 Kayhan Kalhor by Todd Rosenberg; Luminario Ballet by Emerson Chen; Outdoor Movies at the Skirball by Timothy Norris; Zoolander (2001), directed by Ben Stiller, © Paramount Pictures, courtesy of Paramount Pictures/Photofest; Archaeology Dig by Ben Gibbs 8–9 Funny Face (1957), directed by Stanley Donen, © Paramount Pictures, courtesy of Paramount Pictures/Photofest; Zoolander (2001), directed by Ben Stiller, © Paramount Pictures, courtesy of Paramount Pictures/Photofest; The Devil Wears Prada (2006), directed by David Frankel, © 20th Century Fox, courtesy of 20th Century Fox/Photofest 10–11 Late Night! by Timothy Norris; Rudi Gernreich’s “duotard,” photo by Robert Wedemeyer; André Leon Talley in The Gospel According to André, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures 14–15 Visions and Values installation by Grant Mudford; Kayhan Kalhor and Ali Akbar Moradi performing In the Mirror of the Sky for the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies at Stanford University. Photo by Vahid Zamani; Alison Laichter, courtesy of the instructor 16–17 The Temptations, 1966, courtesy of Photofest; From Runway to Rack by Lauren Fleischmann on Unsplash 18–19 Noah’s Ark by Ben Gibbs 20–21 Family Art Studio by Farah Stop; Archaeology Field School by Ben Gibbs 22–23 Family Amphitheater Performances by Ben Gibbs; Tarragon chicken salad sandwich © iStock.com/bhofack2 24–25 Member Story, courtesy of Kacey Fierro 26–27 Get Involved by Ben Gibbs BACK COVER: Kayhan Kalhor and Ali Akbar Moradi by Hamid Reza Shir Mohammadi © 2019 Skirball Cultural Center

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TICKETING METHODS Except where noted throughout this publication, tickets to all exhibitions except Noah’s Ark at the Skirball are available at the door on the day of visit only. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and most public programs, as well as registration for classes, are available by the following methods: ON SITE—Purchase advance tickets to Noah’s Ark and other programs and register for classes in person at the Skirball admissions desk: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–4:30 pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm. No service charges apply. For evening programs, tickets are available at Will Call one hour before the program’s start time, subject to availability.

ONLINE—Order tickets or register for classes online at skirball.org. No service charges apply.

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PHONE—Charge by phone by calling (877) SCC-4TIX or (310) 440-4500 (press 3) Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Service charges may apply.

MEMBERS-ONLY TIP—When you are ready to place tickets into your cart for an online purchase or reservation, click on the sign-in link at the top of the page and enter the email address and password associated with your membership account. If you do not recall your password, click on the “Forgot your password?” link to create a new one. If you are a new Member without an online account, create one now by clicking the “Create an Account” link and following the prompts.

To confirm which email address is associated with your membership or if you recently joined on site, contact membership@skirball.org and a Skirball representative will get back to you.

In order to apply Member discounts, don’t forget to sign in before placing your order!

POLICIES Except for adult education classes (see next paragraph): All sales are f inal • No refunds or exchanges Adult education class fees must be paid prior to the f irst session, and are fully refundable if you cancel your registration at least twenty-four hours prior to the first session. Adult education classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Call (310) 440-4651 for updates. Member discounted rates for adult education classes are limited to two Members per membership.

No late seating for performances, readings, lectures, or f ilm screenings. Please arrive in time to claim your tickets and take your seats before the program begins. After the published start time, unclaimed seats may be sold. All unclaimed reserved tickets for FREE programs may be released fifteen minutes before the program’s scheduled start time and made available to other patrons. Arrive early to prevent the loss of your reservation.

To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience, all Noah’s Ark ticketholders are assigned an entry time permitting up to ninety minutes in the galleries.

The minimum adult/child ratio for Noah’s Ark ticketholders is 1/4. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets.

There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Toddler tickets will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets.

Tickets to Noah’s Ark on FREE Thursdays are f irst-come, f irst-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.

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Kayhan Kalhor and Ali Akbar Moradi take the stage for a night of improvisational Kurdish music. See p. 15.