Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Presents That was then. This is now.
Thursday, February 7 through Sunday, April 28, 2019
WHAT
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) and the Center for PostNatural History, in partnership with USC Visions and Voices program, presents the temporary exhibition That was then. This is now., a history of postnatural selection. For thousands of years, humans have intentionally altered the genes of certain plants and animals, affecting their evolution and survival. Artist Richard Pell has made it his project to collect, record, and study examples of these “postnatural” organisms through his organization, the Center for PostNatural History.
That was then. This is now. features “postnatural” specimens from both the Center’s collection and the Museum’s collection, highlighting humanity’s long history of influencing natural processes. Specimens include: a 3D photo of goats that produce spider’s silk in their milk; a photograph printed on a living biofilm of bacteria; and a 1,500-year-old corn cob.
Gallery guides will be provided in English and Spanish.
On Thursday, February 7, join us for a viewing of the exhibition and reflect on the profound questions raised by the interplay between culture, nature, biotechnology, art, and science in a dynamic discussion with Richard Pell, Director of the Center for PostNatural History in Pittsburgh; Matt Dean, Associate Professor of Molecular and Computational Biology at USC; and Amy Gusick, Associate Curator for Archaeology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Free with RSVP.
WHEN
That was then. This is now.
Thursday, February 7 through Sunday, April 28, 2019
Exhibition Preview and Discussion
Thursday, February 7
5:30 to 6:30 pm - Preview and Reception
6:30 to 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A
7:30 to 8:30 pm - Additional Exhibition Viewing
WHERE
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exhibition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
nhm.org
TICKETS
That was then. This is now. is included with museum admission. For tickets and more information, visit NHM.ORG/tickets.
The exhibition preview and discussion is free with RSVP. Visit NHM.ORG/NHMLAtalks to reserve tickets.
There is also free General Admission, all the time, for California EBT cardholders with I.D., California teachers with I.D., and active or retired military with I.D.
Groups of 10 or more people receive discounted rates on Museum admission. Group tickets available now by calling 213.763.3218 or by emailing groupsales@nhm.org for reservations and more.
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NHMLAC
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, and the William S. Hart Museum. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects. Using these collections for groundbreaking scientific and historic research, the museums also incorporate them into on- and offsite nature and culture exploration in L.A. neighborhoods, and a slate of community science programs—creating indoor-outdoor visitor experience that explore the past, present, and future.