Hammer Museum, Contemporary art museum in Westwood, Los Angeles, United States.
The Hammer Museum is an art museum in Westwood, Los Angeles, displaying contemporary and historical works across several collections. The galleries spread over multiple floors of a building near the university, with rotating exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.
The opening took place in 1990 with works by a Ukrainian painter, after a businessman decided to make his private collection available to the public. Later the institution grew through donations and acquisitions far beyond the original foundation.
The institution takes its name from the businessman whose private collection formed its foundation, though the galleries now display works from around the world. Visitors often see student groups from the nearby university discussing between galleries or sketching in front of individual pieces.
Admission is free and the building opens six days a week, remaining closed on Mondays. The proximity to campus ensures good connections and there is enough space to move between exhibitions or take a break.
Every two years an exhibition takes place here that shows only artists from the city, putting the local scene at the center. This presentation regularly attracts collectors and curators from other regions looking to discover new talents.
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