As a fan of the arts, in general, and an avid follower of exhibitions at our local museums, I’m thrilled to spotlight the current exhibit at The Skirball.  If you follow my blogs, you know I did a piece about the fantastic Houdini exhibit last year at The Skirball Cultural Center.  It is my pleasure to share the newest addition to the Skirball’s docent lead exhibition series:

Women Hold Up Half The Sky

“Inspired by the bestselling book Half the Sky, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the groundbreaking exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky addresses the oppression of women worldwide as the human rights cause of our time—and boldly asserts that change is possible, and it can happen quickly.”

This incredible collection sheds light on an issue of paramount significance to human kind; the issue of fair treatment to women on a global scale.  See video clips from documentary film, visual art pieces, photography and much more from, and about, women affected on a personal level by this epidemic.  Learn how to take action of behalf of these women, on a local and global level.  Take a stand and see how the many visitors to this exhibit are responding to this call to action.

This is a globally important exhibition, and more information can be found at the Skirball Cultural Center Website.  The Skirball Cultural Center is located at:

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-4500

This exhibition will be at the Skirball until May 20, 2012.  Admission costs $10 to the general public, $7 to Seniors and full-time Students, $5 to Children ages 2 to 12, Free to Members and Children under 2, and Free to Everyone on Thursdays.  This Exhibit is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 12p to 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm, and Closed on Mondays.  Special evening hours will be in effect for select days, see website for more information.  Group rates are also available in advance.  Call for more details.

Kristina SachsThis engaging exhibit urges us to become more aware of injustices around the world. Yet equally as important is the clarion call to be part of the solution in taking action by helping to turn oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Thank you, Skirball Center! And thank you, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn for opening our eyes and hearts to these critical issues more clearly. The exhibit is a must see! January 27, 2012

I would love to hear any feedback you may have, whether you have already gone or not, in the comment section below.  And, again, thank you for your time!

Have you seen this exhibit yet?  If not, will you go?