Fowler Museum at UCLA
Neighborhood: Westwood
Phone: +1 310 825 4361
Fax: +1 310 206 7007
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The Fowler Museum at UCLA is one of the leading cultural artifact collections in the world. The collection features more than 750,000 items from modern day to prehistoric eras. Focusing on the visual arts, the majority of the artifacts hail from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Native and Latin America. The museum hosts a number of exhibitions each year, on such diverse topics as textiles from the Southern Philippines and the lowrider bicycle, uncovering elements of culture often long forgotten.
W-Su noon-5p
Aug 24th, 2008 to Mar 15th, 2009
You will be blown away by the sheer magnitude of the exhibition and the number of jewelry items on display. More than 200 pieces of art by famous Mexican silversmith Antonio Pineda are being showcased at the Fowler Museum. Known for his striking, bold designs and creative use of gems, Pineda contributed much to Mexican modern art. Check the website for further details.
Continental Rifts: Contemporary Time-Based Works of Africa
Feb 22nd, 2009 to Jun 14th, 2009
It's amazing how sometimes the medium itself can express what the artist is trying to say through his work. The alienation and constant change in a country like Africa is reflected in the videos of African landscapes and geology shot by five contemporary artists. An exhibition with many underlying layers, this is definitely worth a browse.
Daughters of India: Photographs by Stephen P. Huyler
Mar 29th, 2009 to Jul 26th, 2009
India is a country of contradictions and nowhere is this more obvious than in the way they treat the women. While women are considered to be the reincarnation of Laxmi, the goddess of money, they are often suppressed and abused. Photographer Stephen Huyler explores what lies beneath the calm and composed demeanor of the ladies who are the rock of the family in times of trouble. This exhibition is a celebration of these strong-willed women and their incredible talents.
Splash! A Celebration of Mermaids and the Sea
Apr 1st, 2009 to Apr 30th, 2009
11:30AM
This family friendly festival celebrates the undersea world. Everything from mermaids to fish and whales will be present at the costume party. The event also features aquatic touch tanks, live music, food and dance.
Icons of the Desert: Early Aboriginal Paintings from Papunya
May 3rd, 2009 to Aug 2nd, 2009
This traditional aboriginal art bonanza is sure to impress you. "Dot Paintings" from the early 1970s as well as the more contemporary paintings of Papunya artists like Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri are on display. A riot of colors, styles and techniques, these abstract designs are a must see for all those who appreciate any kind of art.
Steeped in History: The Art of Tea
Aug 2nd, 2009 to Nov 29th, 2009
Tea harbors a lot of history, considering that it's the most popular drink after water. Through various items, from paintings to documents and objects, the exhibit explores the origins of tea and its travels across the globe.
More Than 750,000 Artifacts
Neighborhood: Westwood
Phone: +1 310 825 4361
Fax: +1 310 206 7007
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
The Fowler Museum at UCLA is one of the leading cultural artifact collections in the world. The collection features more than 750,000 items from modern day to prehistoric eras. Focusing on the visual arts, the majority of the artifacts hail from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Native and Latin America. The museum hosts a number of exhibitions each year, on such diverse topics as textiles from the Southern Philippines and the lowrider bicycle, uncovering elements of culture often long forgotten.
W-Su noon-5pAssociated Events
Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio PinedaAug 24th, 2008 to Mar 15th, 2009
You will be blown away by the sheer magnitude of the exhibition and the number of jewelry items on display. More than 200 pieces of art by famous Mexican silversmith Antonio Pineda are being showcased at the Fowler Museum. Known for his striking, bold designs and creative use of gems, Pineda contributed much to Mexican modern art. Check the website for further details.
Continental Rifts: Contemporary Time-Based Works of Africa
Feb 22nd, 2009 to Jun 14th, 2009
It's amazing how sometimes the medium itself can express what the artist is trying to say through his work. The alienation and constant change in a country like Africa is reflected in the videos of African landscapes and geology shot by five contemporary artists. An exhibition with many underlying layers, this is definitely worth a browse.
Daughters of India: Photographs by Stephen P. Huyler
Mar 29th, 2009 to Jul 26th, 2009
India is a country of contradictions and nowhere is this more obvious than in the way they treat the women. While women are considered to be the reincarnation of Laxmi, the goddess of money, they are often suppressed and abused. Photographer Stephen Huyler explores what lies beneath the calm and composed demeanor of the ladies who are the rock of the family in times of trouble. This exhibition is a celebration of these strong-willed women and their incredible talents.
Splash! A Celebration of Mermaids and the Sea
Apr 1st, 2009 to Apr 30th, 2009
11:30AM
This family friendly festival celebrates the undersea world. Everything from mermaids to fish and whales will be present at the costume party. The event also features aquatic touch tanks, live music, food and dance.
Icons of the Desert: Early Aboriginal Paintings from Papunya
May 3rd, 2009 to Aug 2nd, 2009
This traditional aboriginal art bonanza is sure to impress you. "Dot Paintings" from the early 1970s as well as the more contemporary paintings of Papunya artists like Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri are on display. A riot of colors, styles and techniques, these abstract designs are a must see for all those who appreciate any kind of art.
Steeped in History: The Art of Tea
Aug 2nd, 2009 to Nov 29th, 2009
Tea harbors a lot of history, considering that it's the most popular drink after water. Through various items, from paintings to documents and objects, the exhibit explores the origins of tea and its travels across the globe.
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