Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Getty Center, Los Angeles
Celebrate Harry Smith’s (1923–1991) birthday and the closing weekend of *Brain Drawings: The Art of Harry Smith*, on view at the [Philosophical Research Society][1], with a special guided viewing at the Getty Research Institute of material by the artist, musicologist, filmmaker, and esoteric icon. Through [objects from the Getty Research Institute’s collection][2], including Smith’s paper airplanes, tarot cards, pop-up books, and string figures, exhibition curator Rani Singh will share insights into Smith’s experimental pursuits and radical nonconformity that has inspired bohemians and artists for generations. The celebration continues with drop-in art-making stations inspired by [Smith’s whimsical personal collection of paper airplanes][3]. *Brain Drawings: The Art of Harry Smith* is open through May 31 at the Philosophical Research Society. Visit the Getty Research Institute's [Exhibitions and Events page][4] for more free programs. [1]: https://www.prs.org/ [2]: https://www.getty.edu/research/collections/collection/113YH9 [3]: https://www.getty.edu/news/treasures-from-the-vault-harry-smith-and-patterns-in-the-wind/ [4]: https://www.getty.edu/research/exhibitions_events/