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Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside

Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines

A survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.

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The Hammer's big fall exhibition surveys Huguette Caland, the Lebanese-born artist who lived and worked in Beirut, Paris and Venice, California. Her line drawings and paintings pushed against the conventions of every place she lived. The show has just opened, and the museum is free.

What to expect

A survey of Caland's paintings, drawings and other work across media, in the Hammer's galleries in Westwood. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Good to know

  • Museum admission is free.
  • The museum is closed on Mondays.
  • Hammer Projects: Gê Viana is also on view.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Does it cost anything?

No. The Hammer says museum admission is free.

How long is it on?

Through February 28, 2027.