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Member Opening Lecture—European Lace in Art and Fashion
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Be among the first to explore the artistry of lace with Genevieve Cortinovis, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, in this exclusive Member lecture celebrating the opening of European Lace in Art and Fashion.
Step into a world where delicate threads weave stories of power, identity, and desire across early modern Europe. This exhibition brings together intricate lace pieces—many on view for the first time—revealing the remarkable technical skill behind these fragile masterpieces, created long before machines transformed textile production. Consider how lace both shaped and reflected the complex social fabric of class, gender, and labor.
This lecture is part of a daylong Member preview celebration of European Lace in Art and Fashion. The exhibition will be open to Members only from 10 am to 9 pm on Thursday, March 18. View the full celebration details here.
Italian; Raised Needle-Lace Cuff, c. 1650–1700, altered in the 19th century; linen; 5 1/4 × 13 1/2 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase 47:1926
Ticket information
We anticipate that this program may sell out; please reserve tickets in advance.
Advance tickets for the Member Opening Lecture of European Lace in Art and Fashion can be reserved in person or through MetroTix using your Member ticket code. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum. For your ticket code or more information, visit slam.org/MemberTickets.
What is the Member Lecture Series?
Member Lectures are exclusive, live, in-person events held in the Museum’s Farrell Auditorium. Members enjoy a deeper look at the fascinating changes and ongoing scholarship by the Museum’s curators and researchers. Learn more here.
After Hours Event Entry
The Museum closes to the public at 5 pm. The East Building entrance, exhibition galleries, and auditorium lobby will remain open to Members only after 5 pm.
Members arriving after 5 pm should enter through the East Building entrance or the parking garage.
