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Public opening—Always Modern: German Art and Design from the Collection
Celebrate the opening of Always Modern, which explores the sensibility of exceptional works of modern German art and design from the Museum’s renowned collection. Works on view span from 1880 to the years after World War II. Enjoy gallery talks by exhibition curator Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art; drinks from a cash bar in Sculpture Hall; and a performance by the Gaslight Squares in Grigg Gallery.
Max Beckmann, German, 1884–1950; Self-Portrait 1950, 1950; oil on canvas; 55 1/8 x 36 inches, framed: 66 15/16 x 48 x 3 3/16 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Bequest of Morton D. May 866:1983
Opening celebration schedule
4–8 pm, Sculpture Hall
Enjoy a drink from the cash bar.
5:30–7 pm, Grigg Gallery
The Gaslight Squares will perform a concert of early 20th-century jazz music.
5:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sidney S. and Sadie M. Cohen Gallery 234
Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art and the curator of Always Modern, will give gallery talks about the exhibition.
T.J. Muller
About The Gaslight Squares
The Gaslight Squares are a St. Louis–based, traditional jazz/swing/ragtime band started by T.J. Muller. Born and raised in England, Muller first began performing with his family jazz band. Finding work with local groups in the north of England and touring with Newcastle-based group Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra landed Muller a contract playing trumpet with St. Louis Americana band, Pokey LaFarge. The bandleader is known for his charismatic approach to early jazz, energetic performances, and passion for sharing the stories and history behind the music.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
