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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 of life and art, even amid inevitable loss. Celebrate the centennial of pioneering artist Joan Mitchell's birth with a talk by art historian Katy Siegel … 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 enigmatic etching of the witch Circe by the Italian artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609–1664), this Halloween-inspired talk will explore the wild world of witchcraft in … 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 in the galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, artists, or themes, our friendly educators … 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, eerie craft cocktails, spooky art making, and plenty of frightening fun. For guests 18+. See below for a schedule of events.
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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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … 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 us now.
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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 mixed-media artist books informed by Anselm Kiefer’s working process. This workshop is designed for students in grades 9–12. This program is free, and transportation assistance … 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 book signing will immediately follow the lecture, and Gorham's book will be for sale in the Museum Shop. Tickets for this program must be purchased … 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 46 minutes. Tickets are not required to attend Anselm Kiefer in Barjac. Screenings will occur at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm.
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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 conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, Anselm Kiefer, or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … 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 artists and reflections on how time influences our perception of art. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a … 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 learn about Kiefer’s sources of inspiration, working method, and ongoing exploration and incorporation of a wide range of materials in his art. Following the tour, … 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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … Continued
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Winter Member Shop Sale
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 treasures while enjoying a special discount for Members only. Members save 10% at the Museum Shops year-round and 20% during the Member Shop Sale. For … 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 be bookended by an opportunity for a drop-in style puppet-making activity in Sculpture Hall. The event is free, and space is limited on a first-come, … 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 conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, Anselm Kiefer, or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … 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 artists and reflections on how time influences our perception of art. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a … 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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … 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, a Kiefer-inspired scavenger hunt, and lively storytelling. This special celebration runs alongside Family Sunday, which features exclusive activities designed to spark creativity and connection for … 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 creative process, and his interest in art, magic, and alchemy.
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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 AKG Art Museum, explores Kiefer’s lifelong engagement with painting, sculpture, and installation as a means of grappling with Germany’s past and the human condition at … 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 Young Friends evening. Enjoy a drink, light hors d’oeuvres, and music by DJ Umami. Then, continue the experience with a guided tour of the exhibition—an … 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 must be purchased in advance; walk-ins are not accepted.
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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 travel drawings from the Museum’s collection. Created by an unidentified artist, these works capture sweeping views of southern Italian cities, countrysides, and coastlines. Join Kobasa … 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. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … 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 conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, Anselm Kiefer, or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … 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 artists and reflections on how time influences our perception of art. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a … 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. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … 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 of the artist’s work, which explores human existence and the cyclical nature of history, inspired by literature, poetry, philosophy, science, mythology, and religion. For over … 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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … 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 of the artist’s work, which explores human existence and the cyclical nature of history, inspired by literature, poetry, philosophy, science, mythology, and religion. For over … 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 of the artist’s work, which explores human existence and the cyclical nature of history, inspired by literature, poetry, philosophy, science, mythology, and religion. For over … 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 galleries, stop by a holiday pop-up bar in Sculpture Hall to purchase seasonal drinks and snacks. Check back soon for additional details. 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 conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, Anselm Kiefer, or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … 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 artists and reflections on how time influences our perception of art. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a … 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, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Torbert will deliver a similar talk on the painting again at 4:30 pm.
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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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … 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 galleries, stop by a holiday pop-up bar in Sculpture Hall to purchase seasonal drinks and snacks. Check back soon for additional details.
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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 on how art reflects the challenges of living in a new place and the role of art in creating a sense of belonging. Tours begin … 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 335, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Wolfe will deliver a similar talk on the painting again at 5 pm.
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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 of history, memory, and culture. Free tours of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea are offered every Saturday at 1 pm. Tours begin at the welcome … Continued
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