In 2023, the US Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness driven by a “fundamental sense of disconnection from others or the world” and fueled by too much technology, too much work, and a dearth of familial, religious, or spiritual fulfillment. Two years later, the prescribed remedy—”learn to love oneself and community”; “cultivate meaning and purpose”—sounds tragically quaint. A visit to the past may be in order. Conveniently, a sort of time machine opens today in downtown Los Angeles, courtesy of Hauser & Wirth. Actor Frances McDormand and performance artist Suzanne Bocanegra will debut at the gallery’s downtown location a new iteration of CRADLED, a multisensory experience that they first staged in 2024 in collaboration with the Shaker Museum in upstate New York. The experience kicks off tonight and will remain on view through January 4, 2026.