Annenberg Space for Photography Announces Special Events and Programs in Conjunction with New Exhibition LIFE: A Journey Through Time by Frans Lanting
Photography workshops, film screenings, lectures and a family fun festival with live animals, among event highlights
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annenberg Space for Photography today announced a series of special events and programs inspired by the exhibition LIFE: A Journey Through Time, on view at the Photography Space through March 20, 2016. The exhibition presents a photographic interpretation of life on Earth from the Big Bang to the present by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. Based on Lanting's epic, multi-year project, LIFE explores the story of our planet from its earliest beginnings to its present diversity, captured in over 70 images that evoke the complex wonder of nature through time. For more information on the exhibition and unique elements of its presentation at the Photo Space click here.
LIFE-related programming at Skylight Studios kicks off with a special event, a free Family Fun Weekend on October 24 and 25, and will continue with photography workshops, film screenings and the Annenberg Space for Photography's signature programming, the Iris Nights lecture series that delve into the natural world, from plants and animals to the solar system.
For more information and to make reservations, visit http://www.annenbergphotospace.org/events.
| PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS |
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| Saturday-Sunday |
Family Fun Weekend |
| October 24-25, 2015 |
Skylight Studios |
| 12 pm – 4 pm |
Come celebrate the opening of LIFE: A Journey Through Time with two days of fun for the whole family. STAR Eco Station will bring their exotic rescue animals for two meet-and-greet sessions on Saturday, October 24, and Wildlife Waystation will be bringing their animals by on Sunday, October 25. Afterwards, round out the day with a drop-in storytime with Books and Cookies and face painting. Mom & Pop Shop's popsicle cart will be on site with delicious homemade treats available for purchase. |
| Sunday |
Introduction to Macro Photography Workshop |
| November 8, 2015 |
Skylight Studios |
| 11 am – 2 pm |
Learn how to take a closer look at the world around you with an introductory course in macro photography taught by Thomas Shahan, a macro photographer and artist who leads workshops around the world. This workshop is perfect for both the experienced photographer looking to increase his or her skill in macro photography and the casual iPhoneographer. Practice your new skills by taking larger-than-life photos of STAR Eco Station's photogenic creepy-crawlies. |
| Sunday |
La Fleur Kitchen Kokedama Garden and Photography Workshop |
| November 15, 2015 |
Annenberg Space for Photography |
| 11 am–1:30 pm & |
Roll up your sleeves and join Cherie Marquez of LaFleur Kitchen with this hands-on kokedama/ iPhoneography workshop. Kokedama, which means "moss ball," is the Japanese art form of enclosing a plant's root mass in moss. First, students will learn the basics of creating these beautiful moss balls and build a three-piece garden set for their homes. Then, Cherie will share how she photographs her work, with tips and tricks for composition and editing using an iPhone, with an eye towards posting images on social media. |
| Saturday |
SKYGLOW: Timelapse Photography and Film Screening |
| December 5, 2015 |
Skylight Studios |
| 5 pm–6:30 pm |
Photographers and filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinovic present an evening of stargazing as seen through their timelapse photography films and stills from their expeditions in search of the most breathtaking night skies in the United States. |
| Saturday |
Photographing the Cosmos: A Discussion on Astrophotography |
| December 12, 2015 |
Skylight Studios |
| 5pm–7pm |
Join us as we turn our attention to the sky and beyond with a moderated panel discussion on astrophotography past, present and future. Featured panelists include Director of Crew Operators at Space X and former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, NASA's Imagery Acquisition Supervisor Mark Sowa and Caltech's Infrared Processing and Analysis Center astronomer and visualization scientist Robert Hurt. Panel discussion moderated by Los Angeles Times science writer Amina Khan. |
LIFE: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
IRIS NIGHTS LECTURE SERIES
With the Iris Nights lecture series inspired by LIFE: A Journey Through Time, guests and live stream viewers can hear from world-renowned photographers about photographing a range of wildlife on land and under the sea; as well as shooting on location in remote Canadian landscapes, the wetlands of the Florida Everglades and here in the Santa Monica Mountains. Lecturers will discuss ways to merge photography and conservation in the U.S. and abroad. 2016 Iris Nights highlights include a January 7 event with National Geographic Fellow Joel Sartore; exhibition photographer Frans Lanting's talk "Eye to Eye with LIFE" on February 11 and Vice President and Director of the Annenberg Foundation Charles Annenberg Weingarten's presentation "explore.org, Never Stop Learning" on February 25.
Tickets to all Iris Nights lectures are free of charge and available by online reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. The series is also available to view live online. To view complete series information and make reservations visit http://www.annenbergphotospace.org/events.
| SERIES CALENDAR: |
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| Thursday |
Piotr Naskrecki |
| October 29, 2015 |
The Smaller Majority |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Steve Winter |
| November 5, 2015 |
The Quest for the Hollywood Cougar |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Jess Findlay |
| November 12, 2015 |
A Wild Life |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Susan Middleton |
| November 19, 2015 |
Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, The Backbone of Life |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Brian Skerry |
| December 3, 2015 |
Ocean Soul |
| 6:30pm |
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| Thursday |
Mac Stone |
| December 10, 2015 |
Everglades |
| 6:30pm |
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| Thursday |
Joshua White |
| December 17, 2015 |
The Ecology of Memory |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Joel Sartore |
| January 7, 2016 |
Photo Ark |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Rachel Sussman |
| January 14, 2016 |
The Oldest Living Things in the World |
| 6:30pm |
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| Thursday |
Beth Wald |
| January 21, 2016 |
Immersion – Journeys in Light and Time |
| 6:30pm |
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| Thursday |
Paul Colangelo |
| January 28, 2016 |
Voices from the Wild |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Morgan Heim |
| February 4, 2016 |
Fearless Acts |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Frans Lanting | Exhibition Photographer |
| February 11, 2016 |
Eye to Eye with LIFE |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Emma Kisiel |
| February 18, 2016 |
Seeing Animals |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Charles Annenberg |
| February 25, 2016 |
explore.org, Never Stop Learning |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Slideshow Night at the Annenberg Space for Photography |
| March 3, 2016 |
A new presentation of compelling images of nature from artists whose work complements the themes explored in LIFE. |
| Thursday |
Lauren Shohacker & Kendra Sollars |
| March 10, 2016 |
Animal Land: Visualizing Cohabitation & Conflict |
| 6:30 pm |
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| Thursday |
Susan + Dan Gottlieb |
| March 17, 2016 |
A California Love Story – Gardening for Wildlife |
| 6:30 pm |
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About the Annenberg Space for Photography
The Annenberg Space for Photography is a cultural destination dedicated to exhibiting photography. The intimate environment features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints by some of the world's most renowned and emerging photographers. It is the first solely photographic cultural destination in the Los Angeles area. The Photography Space conveys a range of human experiences and serves as an expression of the philanthropic work of the Annenberg Foundation and its Directors. Visit annenbergphotospace.org.
About the Annenberg Space for Photography Skylight Studios
The Annenberg Space for Photography Skylight Studios is a 5,000-square-foot multimedia studio and retail gallery located directly across Century Park from the Annenberg Space for Photography. Skylight Studios is the home of the Annenberg Space for Photography's Iris Nights lecture series, a free public program of presentations by photographers and other notable experts and guest artists. Skylight Studios provides an enhanced lecture viewing atmosphere and experience through state-of-the-art A/V equipment, a concert-quality audio system and HD broadcast capabilities.
Skylight Studios
10050 Constellation Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Wednesday through Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission is free.
Parking with Validation is $3.50 Wednesdays – Fridays and $1.00 on weekends.
annenbergphotospace.org/skylightstudios
SOURCE The Annenberg Foundation
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