Be among the first to explore the galleries! All galleries will be on view starting at 12:30 pm.

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion centers on the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg in the 50th anniversary year of her iconic wrap dress. This expansive, multidisciplinary exhibition invites visitors to discover the extraordinary features of von Furstenberg's career, from the 1970s to the present.

On the National Language: The Poetry of America's Endangered Tongues invites us to reflect on the rich linguistic diversity and complex cultural heritage of the United States by presenting a selection of forty-six portraits of speakers and students of endangered languages from photographic artist and linguist B.A. Van Sise.

Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology reimagines old and new ways of understanding trees through sculptures, video, and AI from artists Ken Goldberg and Tiffany Shlain. Opening in conjunction with The Getty’s PST ART initiative Art & Science Collide. 

Reservations are not required to view the galleries on this day. They are required for the Curator Talk. Gallery attendance is based on membership level.

Need to join or renew? Memberships purchased or renewed/upgraded online are in effect immediately. Visit skirball.org/join.

Questions? Email membership@skirball.org
 

Curator Talk at 2:00 pm

Featuring museum director Sheri Bernstein, chief curator Cate Thurston, Skirball co-curators Vicki Phung Smith and Sarah Daymude and guest co-curator Selma Holo, On the National Language artist B.A. Van Sise, and Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology artists Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg.

Spaces for the talk are limited to two people per membership or four people for Lifecycle and above. Attendees are invited to visit the galleries before the talk or after the talk concludes.

Make a Day of It!

• Shop exhibition-related items and more at Audrey’s Museum Store
• Dine at Judy’s Counter or Zeidler’s Café*

*Café reservations are strongly recommended for Member Preview Day. Email zeidlerscafe@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4515. 

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion was organized by the Fashion & Lace Museum of the City of Brussels.

Donor Support

The exhibition Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through lead support from the following donors:

David Geffen Foundation
Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace

Along with generous support from the following donors:

Sandy and Hank Abouaf and Family
Pamela and Jeffrey Balton
Willow Bay and Bob Iger
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Stephanie and Harold Bronson
CNL/Patina-V Mannequins
The Eisner Foundation 
Fischer Family Foundation
The Richard E. and Harriett F. Gold Charitable Fund
Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary
The Marcia Israel Foundation
In Memory of Patti Silver
The Steve Tisch Foundation
U.S. Bank
Visionary Women
The Zimelis Family

The exhibition Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible with support from the following donors:

Getty
Raskin Family Foundation in memory of Jay Raskin
U.S. Bank