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Regarding History: American Art in Perspective

Join curators, academics, and artists to mark the end of the American Wing’s 100th anniversary with dynamic conversations and presentations that explore multilayered interpretations of American art and history. Discover how diverse institutions and individuals are bringing history to life for audiences through a variety of engaging approaches that activate digital technologies, showcase innovations in visual and material object-based displays, and center the power of place and the potential for contemporary artistic interventions.


Angels carved out of stone from a building
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Join Frederic Schwartz as he examines the little-known early ventures of major German author Peter Weiss.
April 3
A vibrant floral painting featuring large, vivid orange flowers and detailed green leaves.
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Join scholar Layla Diba for a richly illustrated lecture exploring the theme of the unrequited love of the nightingale for the rose in Persian art and poetry, inspired by the life and work of Annemarie Schimmel.
March 10
A woman with a contemplative expression stares back from a muted, abstract oil portrait. Soft hues of gray, beige, and pink.
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Curator Dita Amory, conservator Charlotte Hale, and scholar Patricia Berman explore Helene Schjerfbeck's artistic practice, career, and Nordic legacy.
March 8
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