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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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You might be wondering why you're receiving another email from someone who doesn't work at the American Art Museum. Scratch your head no more! These emails are part of an ongoing series of talks by D.C. artists in the museum's Luce Foundation Center. This Sunday we are excited to hear from local gallery director Amanda Jirón-Murphy, who should have an interesting perspective on our collection given her work with contemporary artists and experience in art education.
Hope to see you this weekend!
- Tierney
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From D.C. Gallery Director Amanda Jirón-Murphy
I'm a self-proclaimed sucker for artists. I've always been fascinated by the way that they are able to put a fresh spin on everyday things and broaden the way we think about life. That's why I feel so lucky to work as a gallery director here in Washington D.C.: I get to work with new young talent and help them put their vision on display.
I'd argue that every single work of art that an artist produces is, in some way, a portrait of themselves. That's why I've chosen to take you on a tour of a variety of portraits at the Luce Center on Saturday, December 1. Together we'll explore how artists from different centuries found ways to turn portraiture on its head, and in so doing, not only reveal something about their subjects, but also tell us something about the way they view the world and themselves. In the process of looking at some older portraits, I'll introduce you to the work of some of the contemporary artists I have the privilege of working with. I look forward to seeing you there! --Amanda See our online calendar for more information. Amanda's talk is presented with CulturalDC's Flashpoint Gallery. |
Image credits:
William H. Johnson, Li'L Sis,1944, oil on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum Gift of the Harmon Foundation.
Unidentified artist, Eye Miniature on an Elliptical Ivory Box, about 1800, Smithsonian American Art Museum Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer. (top right)
Unidentified artist, Eye of a Lady, about 1800, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly (bottom right).
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Washington, D.C. 20004
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