Diverse Perspectives on American Art and Culture

The American Wing is marking its 100th anniversary with reinstalled galleries that explore varied stories in its wide-ranging collection of historical art and design. Join us for a panel discussion to hear fresh insights from artists, authors, and historians who contributed to the wing’s updated audio guides and discover new ways to see and understand the collection.


Contributors

Christopher Benfey, writer, critic, and Andrew W. Mellon Professor Emeritus of English, Mount Holyoke College
Patricia Cronin, artist and Distinguished Professor, CUNY Brooklyn College
Michael Galban, Historic Site Manager, Ganondagan State Historic Site, and Curator, Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site
Lemir Teron, Associate Professor, Department of Earth, Environment, and Equity, Howard University


Gallery view of the American Wing, featuring paintings and a striking blue doorway and paneling.
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Join curators, academics, and artists for the end of the American Wing’s 100th anniversary and explore multilayered interpretations of American art and history.
November 21, 2025
Book discussion announcement for 'The Fine Art of Persuasion' with author Gennifer Weisenfeld at Duke University. Features speakers John Carpenter and Jilly Traganou. Event date: November 13, 2025. Cover art is visually divided with bold text and abstract imagery.
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Reading Modern Art is a new series featuring lively discussion about a new book, with the author and experts in the field.
Gennifer Weisenfeld
November 13, 2025
A green background features two artworks: on the left, a stylized poster of a lamp with elegant, curved lines; on the right, a detailed pencil sketch of an elderly man seated, conveying a calm, contemplative mood.
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In our inaugural event for our new series, Reading Modern Art, Christopher Green
Christopher Green
October 24, 2025
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