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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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John Nolan, Nora Barnacle and James Joyce © 2017. NolanArt.com
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Bloomsday at the Hammer, 2017

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“The stirring live readings from the book—presented by a cavalcade of dramatic actors in the museum’s Billy Wilder Theater—is most certainly gratis, and most certainly glorious.” —Alysia Gray Painter, NBC LA

The Hammer’s eighth annual Bloomsday celebration features a staged reading of James Joyce’s only play, Exiles, with veteran actors John Lee, James Lancaster, Brenda Meaney, Johnny O’Callaghan and Síle Bermingham. Followed by live music by Rattle the Knee, Guinness on tap, and Irish snacks available in the courtyard.

Organized by Stanley Breitbard and directed by Darcie Crager.

Photo: John Nolan, Nora Barnacle and James Joyce © 2017. NolanArt.com

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