For Joan Mitchell, painting was a way of life and a way to keep living. Her enormous late canvases, buzzing with electric color and athletic brushstrokes, testify to the beauty … Continued
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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Gather round for a magical Member lecture with Hannah Segrave, associate curator of European art to 1800. Delving into the … Continued
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Visit Carolyn C. and William A. McDonnell Gallery 100 to view Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed … Continued
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Kick off your Halloween weekend with SLAM Underground—GOTHIC! Immerse yourself into the world of Anselm Kiefer while wandering the corridors of the Museum. Experience a night filled with haunting music, … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. Explore the fascinating and complex real-life stories of the people depicted in Museum portraits—and what their voices might tell … Continued
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In this workshop, students will visit the exhibition Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, learn about its artworks and materials, and gain inspiration for their own creations. Students will then create … Continued
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In partnership with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, SLAM will host a conversation with author Christopher C. Gorham as he presents his captivating new book, Matisse at War. A … Continued
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In this 2020 documentary film directed by Walter Smerling, Anselm Kiefer discusses his Barjac project with writer and director Alexander Kluge. This film is unrated, with a run time of … Continued
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Walk through Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in … Continued
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Join this guided tour to learn about artworks that briefly gained fame and acclaim before fading into the background of art history and audience recognition. This tour will include lesser-known … Continued
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In this workshop, teachers will tour Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea with Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art, who helped organize the exhibition, to … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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The Shop Sale is available exclusively to Members. Not a Member? Join today! Celebrate the season with exclusive savings at our Winter Member Shop Sale. Discover unique gifts and timeless … Continued |
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As part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the Museum is hosting Monsters, Dragons, and Ogres by Emmy Award–winning speaker, author, storyteller, and teaching artist Bobby Norfolk. The storytelling will … Continued
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Walk through Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in … Continued
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Join this guided tour to learn about artworks that briefly gained fame and acclaim before fading into the background of art history and audience recognition. This tour will include lesser-known … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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Member Family Day events are available exclusively to Family-level Members and above. Join today. Get ready for an afternoon of creative fun at SLAM with the family! Enjoy tasty treats, … Continued
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Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. Explore how unconventional materials can be transformed in this Family Sunday focused on the works of Anselm Kiefer, his … Continued
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Anselm Kiefer’s art confronts the weight of history while probing the possibilities of memory, myth, and renewal. In this lecture, Janne Sirén, the Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director of the Buffalo … Continued
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Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above. Join today. Surround yourself with the monumental works of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea during this exclusive … Continued
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites with a guided tour of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea. The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets … Continued
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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Follow Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, on a journey through one 19th-century Italian artist’s album of … Continued
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Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. … Continued
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Walk through Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in … Continued
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Join this guided tour to learn about artworks that briefly gained fame and acclaim before fading into the background of art history and audience recognition. This tour will include lesser-known … Continued
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Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. … Continued
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In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time. The 2023 film presents a cinematic experience … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time. The 2023 film presents a cinematic experience … Continued
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In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time. The 2023 film presents a cinematic experience … Continued
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Festive Friday
SLAM will celebrate the holiday season with free concerts, tours, gallery activations, and art-making activities every Friday from November 28 through December 19. In between programs and visits to the … Continued Walk through Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in … Continued
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Join this guided tour to learn about artworks that briefly gained fame and acclaim before fading into the background of art history and audience recognition. This tour will include lesser-known … Continued
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Amy Torbert, SLAM’s Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art, will discuss Norman Rockwell’s painting Thanksgiving, on view in Gallery 333, … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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SLAM will celebrate the holiday season with free concerts, tours, gallery activations, and art-making activities every Friday from November 28 through December 19. In between programs and visits to the … Continued
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Explore movement, rhythm, and German words through playful activities inspired by German art and folklore. Activities designed for children 2 to 6 and their caregivers.
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Join this guided tour and reflect on the impact that migration has had on the lives and careers of many artists in the SLAM collection. The tour will include conversations … Continued
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Melissa Wolfe, SLAM's curator of American art, will discuss Paul Cornoyer’s painting The Plaza after the Rain, on view in Anheuser-Busch Foundation Gallery … Continued
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Join this guided tour and immerse yourself in the artwork of Anselm Kiefer through interactive discussion, including the symbolic importance of waterways and how our lives are shaped by the flow … Continued
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