Join us for the opening day of The Broad’s collection exhibition, “Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature,” where kids and their families can get creative with native plants, inspired by “Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar,” our reforestation project in conjunction with the exhibition. Participate in a workshop led by North East Trees and learn how to select and germinate acorns, care for a growing sapling, and discover the importance of oak reforestation in the Los Angeles basin. This program is intended for children aged 3+ and their families.
Born and based in Germany, Joseph Beuys was one of the most important European artists of his time. Beuys was known for introducing “social sculpture,” acts of art that include everyday activities used to organize people to make a change in their community. Through his work, he was a voice for democracy, environmental justice, and the idea that everybody is an artist.
“Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar” is a reforestation project inspired by Beuys’ work, 7000 Oaks, which involved planting 7,000 trees and stone markers in Kassel, Germany as a way to come together after World War II. This project brings his work to Los Angeles to take on new meaning. The Broad has partnered with North East Trees, a community-based nonprofit, to plant 100 coast live oaks in Elysian Park and five at Kuruvungna Village Springs. Planted alongside stone markers made from local sandstone, this project is shaped in partnership with Tongva leaders to recognize the deep history of the Tongva people and celebrate their thrivance today.
Family Weekend Workshops take place outdoors on the East West Bank Plaza at The Broad and offer free activities and workshops to engage with the art on view in the museum. Workshops give families the opportunity to make their own artworks to take home, inspired by the Broad collection. Family Weekend Workshops are free with advance ticket reservations. Walk-ups without reserved tickets may be accommodated, pending capacity.
