Members Discovery Program: “Face to Face”

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Directed by Tina Mascara and the late Guido Santi, Face to Face offers a rare look into a life devoted to art, truth, and human connection. Bachardy’s portraits—immediate and created in a single sitting—confront the passage of time, capturing not just appearance but the essence of a moment. Along the way, Don shares rare stories about some of his most well-known sitters, from Hollywood stars to political figures.

Additional Details

• A complimentary dessert and coffee reception will follow the screening and Q&A.
• This evening event is for Members at the Supporting, Patron, and Benefactor levels.
• Viewer discretion is advised: This documentary discusses and depicts nudity in an artistic context, which may not be suitable for all audiences.

About the Director

Tina Mascara is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for Chris & Don: A Love Story and Monk With A Camera. Her work has screened internationally, with Chris & Don premiering at the Telluride Film Festival and Monk With A Camera opening at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater. She is committed to telling intimate, character-driven stories that reveal deeper human truths.

About the Artist

Don Bachardy is a portrait artist who has been working in LA for over seventy years. The Huntington’s “Don Bachardy: A Life in Portraits”, is the first retrospective exhibition of his work. The Huntington’s Library holds the archives of Don Bachardy and his long-term partner, the writer Christopher Isherwood. 

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