Name: Word as Image at the Norton Simon Museum
Start: 2023-09-01T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-09-01T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Norton Simon Museum

Word as Image at the Norton Simon Museum

ONGOING EXHIBIT – Norton Simon Museum

Discover the captivating fusion of language and visual art and witness an ongoing exhibit, Word as Image at the Norton Simon Museum! Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking journey where words transcend their traditional forms and morph into captivating visual experiences. From August 11, 2023, to January 8, 2024, witness the power of language as it transforms into vibrant and evocative images, blurring the lines between communication and artistic expression. Join us for an exploration of the written word like never before, as it takes shape and resonates on canvas, inviting you to engage, contemplate, and appreciate the limitless possibilities of human creativity.

Spanning the comical to the political to the conceptual, Word as Image calls our attention to how we are constantly “reading the image” in and out of museum spaces. As such, artists challenge us to consider language and image anew, by positioning words as an essential part of visual culture.

Known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled, industrialist Norton Simon spent over 30 years amassing an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and a stellar collection of Indian and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Modern and Contemporary Art from Europe and the United States also occupies an important place in the Museum’s collections. The Museum houses more than 12,000 objects, roughly 1,000 of which are on view in the galleries and gardens. Two exhibition spaces feature rotating installations of artworks not on permanent display.

Admission is free for all visitors on the first Friday of every month from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated, events are free with admission and no reservations are required.

Admission Fees & Tickets

Details

Adults	$20.00
Seniors (ages 62 and above)	$15.00
Children (ages 18 and under)	Free
Students with valid I.D.	Free
Museum Members	Free

Ticketing Information

Advance tickets are no longer required but are recommended to expedite check-in.
Our general admission tickets will be sold for a specific day but not a specific entry time.
We will release tickets one month at a time.
If you become sick or are unable to visit the museum, you may still redeem your ticket up to 4 weeks from the original visit date.
Tickets are non-transferable.
If you qualify for one of our “free admission” categories, you must bring proof of eligibility with you at check-in.
Groups of more than 15 guests are not permitted at this time. Independent tour operators who are planning to visit with groups of 15 or fewer visitors are required to fill out an Independent Tour Request Form.
Tickets can only be reserved or purchased for one visit per order.

Questions? Please email tickets@nortonsimon.org.

HOURS

Monday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please note our sculpture garden, café, and store close at 4:45 p.m. (6:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday). The final entry time for non-members or visitors without tickets is 4:15 p.m. (6:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).

For additional information, visit the website @

https://www.nortonsimon.org/exhibitions

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Word as Image at the Norton Simon Museum

ONGOING EXHIBIT – Norton Simon Museum

Discover the captivating fusion of language and visual art and witness an ongoing exhibit, Word as Image at the Norton Simon Museum! Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking journey where words transcend their traditional forms and morph into captivating visual experiences. From August 11, 2023, to January 8, 2024, witness the power of language as it transforms into vibrant and evocative images, blurring the lines between communication and artistic expression. Join us for an exploration of the written word like never before, as it takes shape and resonates on canvas, inviting you to engage, contemplate, and appreciate the limitless possibilities of human creativity.

Spanning the comical to the political to the conceptual, Word as Image calls our attention to how we are constantly “reading the image” in and out of museum spaces. As such, artists challenge us to consider language and image anew, by positioning words as an essential part of visual culture.

Known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled, industrialist Norton Simon spent over 30 years amassing an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and a stellar collection of Indian and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Modern and Contemporary Art from Europe and the United States also occupies an important place in the Museum’s collections. The Museum houses more than 12,000 objects, roughly 1,000 of which are on view in the galleries and gardens. Two exhibition spaces feature rotating installations of artworks not on permanent display.

Admission is free for all visitors on the first Friday of every month from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated, events are free with admission and no reservations are required.