The “art of forgery” poses essential questions about both the inherent value of art and our relationship to it. Join in the conversation in the galleries as we discuss some of the intriguing issues presented by the works in this exhibition.
Join us for this Gallery Walk & Talk that focuses on the 19th century as a period of great technological change and scientific discovery. Exercise your curiosity and come along on this exhibition tour that illustrates some of these exceptional and unknown wonders!
Acclaimed artist Beth Lipman, informed by the history of the still life, transforms the objects of everyday life into exquisite glass sculptures that engage the viewer in a commentary on the role of objects in our lives and our relationship to them. Be a part of the conversation during this gallery talk.
Museum tour and film discussion. Curators and Conservators share an insider’s view on the science of art authentification plus enjoy the documentary feature film, Who The #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?
A Museum tour followed by a film and film discussion. Art handlers and couriers travel with priceless art from museum to museum. They will share their tales of taking a masterpiece on tour. Plus, the film Bean, Starring Rowan Atkinson.
A Museum tour followed by a film and film discussion. f you think it’s easy to steal the art, our Security staff advises you to “think again.” Plus, The Thomas Crown Affair Starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.
This film, The Rising Tide, directed by Robert Adanta, looks at the emerging post-Mao art scene in China through the works of several prominent artists some of whom are featured in the exhibition, Seeing the Unseen. The film will be introduced by the director and then followed by a post-screening discussion.