Object Story: Stitching Statements and Sentiments
Explore quilt patterns that reflect women’s perspectives on the world and current events.
Featuring the work of 30 emerging and under-recognized artists from the greater Los Angeles area, "Made in L.A. 2020: a version" presents mirroring exhibitions at the Hammer Museum and The Huntington—as well as at local sites like barbershops and hospital waiting rooms.
Object Story: Amish Bar Pattern Quilt
Early twentieth-century quilt in the bar pattern made by an unknown Amish artisan.
Activity: Curating a Classroom Museum
Create a classroom museum about American history and culture.
Activity: Think like a Collector
Examine a museum collection for themes and commonalities and consider what the collection represents about a community.
Activity: Write a Museum Label
Practice writing a museum label for an object or artwork.
Activity: Portrait Investigations
Investigate the person in a portrait using clues and information from primary sources, images, and through research.
Activity: Classroom Still Life
Practice creating a still life using characteristics of the genre.
Activity: Beauty in Everyday Objects
Create a definition of art and beauty using everyday objects.