January is FULL of inspiring art talks and film screenings at the American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery. You can discover more about our new exhibition Nam June Paik: Global Visionary, hear from artist Marc Maiorana, learn from museum conservators about caring for our collections, or join a rousing discussion about modern and contemporary art in "Is This Art?"
One program that we're particularly excited about is a sneak preview screening of "40 Under 40," a documentary that goes behind-the-scenes of the 40 under 40: Craft Futures exhibition. The special screening is on January 10 at the museum's main building (details below), the show will air on the Smithsonian Channel on January 15.
Details about these talks and more can be found below, or check our online calendar for information about all our public programs.
SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING: 40 Under 40 January 10 at 4 p.m.
Some of them move. Others make noise. One weighs in at 700 pounds. Collectively, they represent the future of contemporary craft. 40 under 40: Craft Futures, a wildly creative and diverse exhibition assembled for the 40th anniversary of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery, is about to open. Smithsonian Channel takes us behind-the-scenes to experience the challenges and rewards of bringing together 40 unique artists at the top of their craft.
The screening will be introduced by Nicholas Bell, The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator of American Craft and Decorative Art at the Renwick Gallery, who organized the exhibition.
Nam June Paik: "Father of Video Art" with curator John Hanhardt January 11 at 7 p.m.
Conservation of Our Collection: Nam June Paik January 23 at 12:30 p.m.
Gallery Talk with curator John Hanhardt January 29 at 6 p.m.
Conservation of Our Collection
The Hampton Throne
January 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Listen as museum conservators discuss the techniques they used and the challenges they encountered in the recent conservation of the museum's beloved Hampton Throne. Meet in the G Street Lobby.
Luce Artist Talk: Wyckham Avery
January 13 at 1:30 p.m. Join us for a talk by local performing artist Wyckham Avery. Wyckham will share excerpts from her latest project, Just Sing Me a Song, a solo show based on the life and music of folk singer Ola Belle Reed.This talk is presented with CulturalDC's Flashpoint Gallery.
Is This Art?
January 17 at noon
Baffled by abstract expressionism? Scratching your head over pseudo-realism? Join us for Is This Art?, a discussion guided by a staff member that allows free-flowing discussion about art in the museum's modern and contemporary art galleries.
Meet in the Lincoln Gallery (third floor).
@ the Renwick Gallery (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street N.W.)
Erik Demain. Photo by Martin Demain.
Screening: Between the Folds January 16 at noon A film profiling a group of artists and scientists who have devoted their lives to the medium of modern origami, Between the Folds includes 40 under 40 artist Eric Demaine, who will be on hand to introduce the documentary, answer questions, and demonstrate his work.
40 under 40: Craft Futures
Gallery Talk with curator Nicholas Bell
January 23 at noon
Explore the 40 under 40 galleries one more time before the exhibition closes Feb. 3. Hear first-hand from curator Bell about the 40 artists whose work caught his eye and are paving the way for the future of the Renwick Gallery's collection of contemporary craft.
James Renwick Alliance Distinguished Artist Talk Marc Maiorana
January 27 at 2 p.m. Blacksmith and 40 under 40 artist Marc Maiorana discusses entering new territory with his work.
Photography, jazz, craft, media arts... what's your pleasure?
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