Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Dive into a visually stunning world and come face to face with larger-than-life masks, finely crafted feast bowls, objects associated with the secretive Sepik River men’s house, beautiful shell and feather currency, magic figures and tools of the shaman, objects related to seagoing trade routes, gorgeous personal adornments and weapons of warfare to and the most precious of human trophies taken in retribution.
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Art of the Pacific Islands
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Upcoming Events
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LA Made Presents: Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda
Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will learn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste, and its application, before walking away with their own small Henna tattoos.
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Crafternoon: Hawaiian Paper Leis
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hawaiian paper leis!
Free
Henna Art
Learn about the significance of henna, its cultural roots, and the process of making it. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own henna tattoos in this interactive session.
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Latin Jazz Sessions
Join the weekly Latin Jazz Sessions, led by Matthew Hernandez, for an introduction to various Latin music styles, including cha-cha, boleros, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Open to all ages, these sessions provide sheet music and drumming pattern worksheets. No prior musical experience is necessary, and instruments are available for use.
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Artists in Fellowship Event – From Idea to Screen
Women In Film (WIF) is excited to host FROM IDEA TO SCREEN- EMILY GROOMS, featuring works (episodes, short films, scenes, features) created by the class of the 2024 Fellowships. A virtual event is schedule for Thursday, May 22, from 6:00 to 7:40 p.m. and in-person event is scheduled Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at WIF Headquarters. Each screening will include a hands-on review of the script or other artistic process material. Followed by a moderated conversation on…