Pace London opens first exhibition of the work of contemporary Chinese artist Liu Jianhua Works on paper and photographs are highlights of recent acquisitions of the National Gallery of Art National Gallery of Victoria acquires double-sided German Expressionist 'degenerate' painting Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts exhibits works by Czech-born artist Alphonse MuchaĮxhibition of architectural models from the ancient Americas on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ![]() Solo exhibition of works by American artist John Baldessari opens at the Städel Museum He showed his pristine Cunningham C-3 Vignale Coupe at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d∮legance and also owns an impressive collection of hot rods, customs, classics, and race cars. In addition to his love of art, Michael Hammer is also an avid automobile enthusiast. He is also a co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Michaels additional activities as a businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist include serving as Chairman and CEO of The Armand Hammer Foundation, Chairman and President of 8-31 Holdings, Inc., and owner of Hammer Galleries in New York City. ![]() Michael Hammer is also a founder of Grace Christian Academy, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Christian Elementary School in the Cayman Islands, and served as Director of Christian Communications Association, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Christian radio station that he founded, also located in the Cayman Islands. The university, a principle charity of Englands Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, provides cost-free scholarships for students from around the world, training them to be heads of states, ambassadors, and workers for peace in their respective countries. Additionally, he served as Director of The Armand Hammer United World College of the American West in Montezuma, Mexico. In the area of education, Michael Hammer sits on the board of Pepperdine University and is also a member of the Investment Committee and Board of Reference for Oral Roberts University. He currently serves on the board of STOP CANCER and the Dream Center in Los Angeles. Michael Hammer has been the driving force behind his familys work in non-profits in Los Angeles and around the world. This will be an unprecedented way to connect fine art and automotive creativity. (The Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery will feature iconic BMW Art Cars when the museum re-opens in December 2015.) I am also proud to help facilitate the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery in the new Petersen. Michael Hammer commented, ∺s a long-time member of the Petersens Checkered Flag 200 group, I am honored to be elected to the Petersens Board of Directors. ![]() He is an excellent addition to our board. Michael is also a serious car enthusiast and collector. Karges, Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum. Most people know Michael Hammer as Chairman and CEO of the Armand Hammer Foundation, a successful businessman, and a passionate philanthropist, said Terry L. The announcement comes during the final stages of a 13-month total transformation that will convert the Los Angeles institution into one of the worlds most technologically advanced museums when it re-opens in December 2015. The Petersen Automotive Museum welcomed Michael Armand Hammer to its Board of Directors.
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