Celebrating Art Together: A Live Series in Honor of Robert Therrien
The Broad Unveils Innovative Live Programs Inspired by Robert Therrien
Over the past two months, The Broad has launched a series of live programs aimed at transforming visitor experiences at the museum. These initiatives, part of a collaboration with artist Robert Therrien, mark the largest museum presentation of his work to date. The programs will continue through April.
The series commenced on November 22, coinciding with the opening of "Robert Therrien: This is a Story." A key event in this initiative was the first "Un-Private Collection" conversation, designed to engage audiences with Therrien’s innovative pieces. A second such conversation is slated for February 27, featuring artists Kelly Akashi, Sharif Farrag, and Guadalupe Rosales.
Upcoming events include:
Family Weekend Workshops: Take Shape – January 25
Visitors will have the chance to explore creativity through everyday objects during the Family Weekend Workshops. Inspired by Therrien’s work, the hands-on program allows participants to delve into the artist’s perspective, combining individual elements to construct larger sculptures reminiscent of Therrien’s signature forms.
Location: Oculus Hall at The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wild Up: The Great Learning – February 7
The acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated orchestral collective, Wild Up, will present a participatory performance of Cornelius Cardew’s The Great Learning, Paragraphs 2 and 7. This community-oriented event blurs the lines between professional and amateur musicians, fostering collective creativity through sound and ritual. Participants, including an ensemble of 30 non-musicians, will learn the piece on-site, emphasizing inclusivity and engagement.
Location: The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, $25, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the first show and 9 to 10 p.m. for the second show.
The Un-Private Collection: Distinct Encounters through Object Making – February 27
During Frieze Week Los Angeles, The Broad will host a panel discussion titled “Distinct Encounters through Object Making.” This event aims to explore the intimate experiences created by Los Angeles sculptors. Panelists Kelly Akashi, Sharif Farrag, and Guadalupe Rosales will engage in a discussion moderated by Ed Schad, curator of Therrien’s exhibition, to contextualize their work within the broader landscape of sculpture in Los Angeles.
Location: Oculus Hall at The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, $19, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sarah Davachi + Robert Takahashi Novak: New Commissions – March 7
An evening of world-premiere compositions featuring Los Angeles-based artists Sarah Davachi and Robert Takahashi Novak will take place at The Broad. This performance utilizes a spatial sound system to transform the museum’s unique lobby into a space for deep listening and exploration. The artists will leverage the lobby’s acoustics to create a distinctive auditory experience.
Location: The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, $25, 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Family Weekend Workshops: This is a… with Bob Baker Marionette Theater – April 5
To celebrate the conclusion of "Robert Therrien: This is a Story," The Broad will host an interactive arts day. This event invites guests to engage with themes of transformation through movement and sculpture. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will present four 15-minute performances throughout the day, highlighting the connection between puppet movement and Therrien’s sculptural concepts.
Location: East West Bank Plaza at The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Broad, founded in 2015, aims to make contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences. Home to one of the world’s foremost collections of postwar and contemporary art, it also serves as the headquarters for the Broad Art Foundation’s global lending library.
