MYTH OF DESCENT curator-led walkthrough of Hansell Gallery and PRS Library

Join curator dama for an intimate walkthrough of Myth of Descent, an exhibition inspired by the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth, whose journey through the underworld traces one of humanity’s earliest narratives of transformation, sacrifice, and return.

Structured around Inanna’s passage through seven gates, Myth of Descent explores cycles of loss and renewal, destruction and creation that are both personal and collective. As Inanna is stripped of her symbols of power, the exhibition invites us to confront what has been hidden, discarded, or silenced, and to consider how rebirth emerges not as a return to what was, but as a becoming of what is yet to be.

During the walkthrough, dama will share the conceptual framework behind the exhibition, the mythological and esoteric lineages informing the work, and reflections on descent as a feminist, psychic act and an essential process of unlearning and re-visioning power.

“My name is Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Please let me in.
I have come to see what I have not yet seen,
to experience what I’ve not yet experienced,
and to learn what I do not yet know.”

Featuring works by:
Cheri Gaulke
Eva Malhotra
Natalia Pereira
Rachelle Mozman Solano
Sarana Mehra

This walkthrough offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the exhibition’s mythic structure, artistic practices, and the shared language of descent as a site of transformation, resistance, and luminous reassembly.

✨ All are welcome.

ACCESSIBILITY

PRS wants all guests to be able to enjoy our events safely and comfortably. If you require any accessibility accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] before showtime and we will be happy to assist you.

REFUND POLICIES

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for PRS events, except in the event of a medical emergency, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test.

In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event.

PARKING

Parking is available in both front lot (entry from Los Feliz Blvd. when heading east) and back lot (entry from first alley way, off Griffith Park Blvd. from intersection with Los Feliz Blvd.), as well as ample street parking on Griffith Park Blvd.

PRS EVENT POLICIES

* We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

* Events are subject to change without notice, including guest speakers and/or performers.

* We encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats.

* Please turn off all mobile devices before the show. Talking and texting are not allowed during the events.

* No filming, audio recording or mobile phone recording of events, screenings, concerts or other programs by audience members is allowed without permission.

* There is no smoking permitted on PRS grounds.

* We strongly encourage guests to wear masks to PRS events to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

* PRS allows Service Animals into the facility under ADA and state guidelines. For further details please visit www.ADA.gov. No animals permitted whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support, under ADA guidelines and CA Health Code.

* Please do not bring outside food or drink into PRS events.

* Weapons are strictly prohibited at PRS events.

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