Surreally? Visionary Cartoons from Masters of the Medium

A collection of surrealist animation shorts—from the studios of Universal and Warner Brothers to independently made cartoons—compiled by Tom Klein, Loyola Marymount University’s Chair of Animation, whose resume includes having cataloged the Walter Lantz Archives. Klein’s expertise also points him toward surreal animation, in particular the work of Shamus Culhane, who followed the Los Angeles track of the Avant Garde Movement.

In conjunction with Film Independent at LACMA

LACMA | Bing Theater

$5 for Film Independent, LACMA Film Club, and the New York Times Film Club members. Members of these three groups can purchase tickets starting at 12 pm on Thursday, August 18. | Limit two tickets per membership. | Proof of member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period. | Purchase Tickets

$7 for LACMA members, students with valid ID, and seniors (65+); $10 for the general public. Members of these four groups can purchase tickets starting at 12 pm on Thursday, August 25. | Two ticket limit. | Purchase Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event can be picked up at LACMA’s Ticket Office, located in the Hammer Building, on the day of the event—as early as 11 am. Tickets are for general, unreserved seating. Ticketed guests must be in their seats at the advertised start time of the event or seats may be released. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Program and guest participation subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Tickets are nontransferable and can only be picked up by the individual who purchased or reserved them.