Cal Humanities

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Michael Govan, Director, LACMA

“The thing about history is that it’s always changing. We’re always re-writing, reconsidering history.”

Govan is the current director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Under his guidance LACMA has expanded its collection, and built permanent public installations, transferring a regional institution into a renowned cultural  experience. Prior to LACMA, Govan was was the President and Director of Dia Art Foundation.