That joy in small moments of beauty can be found at any time of life are among the lessons of the exhibit, which features pieces by Maira Kalman.

The posters line the red-carpeted hallway, eliciting memories of a glorious Hollywood era. There is a headshot of a brooding Paul Muni as the star

“The Noir Effect,” a companion exhibit to “Light & Noir” at the Skirball Cultural Center, reinforces the themes of the main exhibit by tracing noir’s