Olivia Rodrigo's music videos have a knack for capturing the attention of Southern Californians, and her latest, "The Cure," off the album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is no exception. With its surreal imagery of a cardboard operating room, stop-motion animatronics, and felted human hearts on a surgeon's table, the video is a testament to painstaking craft. Now, fans can see that artistry up close.
The Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles is set to open "Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled," an exhibit diving into the visually striking production of the lead single's video. It opens on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, offering an immersive look at the world directors Cat Solen and Jaime Gerin, along with production designer Liam Moore, created.
Moore constructed the video's handcrafted hospital setting almost entirely out of cardboard, paint, miniatures, and stop-motion magic. These exact sets and props are now on display for the public to explore. Visitors to the Grammy Museum will find themselves immersed in the creativity behind the screen, with highlights including the actual nurse costume Rodrigo wore during filming. The exhibit also features the miniature "OR" set where much of the video's action takes place, alongside the animatronic, beating felt hearts that added to its distinctive visual style.
Beyond the physical sets, guests can delve into the creative process by viewing original storyboards and handwritten process notes. Hand-stitched artwork used for the album packaging will also be on display, offering a glimpse into the broader visual identity of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. For those looking to capture the moment, interactive sets are available for photo opportunities, and the exhibit includes a collection of unpublished set photography, providing a behind-the-scenes perspective on the video's production.
The exhibition will kick off with a sold-out launch event on September 1, 2026. This special evening will include a live performance and a conversation with Olivia Rodrigo herself, discussing You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Grammy Museum’s music education programs. Rodrigo was recently seen leading the viral Daisy Chain Fields music festival.
For those who can't make it during the opening week, the exhibit is planned as a two-part experience. An expanded version, which promises "never-before-seen career artifacts," is scheduled to land in early fall 2026, offering additional reasons to visit the Grammy Museum.
"Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled" runs through February 22, 2027, at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Tickets are priced at $22.50, and admission is free for museum members.
