The emperor Trajan was widely known in antiquity for his investments into the infrastructure of the Roman Empire, including building or rebuilding long stretches of its network of roads, and restructuring the urban fabric of Rome itself. To this day, the archaeological sites of the Forum, Markets, and Column of Trajan remain some of the … Continued
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Aaron Fowlkes, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) strategic sourcing director, will present Givenchy’s recent rehabilitation of the Anderton Court Shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The French brand’s commitment to celebrating and preserving incredible creativity and craftsmanship returned a historic landmark to its deserved beauty. Discover the complex process of securing city approvals for … Continued
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As part of the annual Gateway Korea Foundation’s Dano Festival, Yeonsoo Chee, associate curator of Korean art at the Art Institute of Chicago, will introduce two prominent developments in the first half of the 20th century: hangukhwa (Korean painting), which designates a new mode of ink painting; and seoyanghwa (Western painting), which refers to the … Continued
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Enjoy drinks, music, and stand-up at SLAM’s comedy series featuring nationally touring comedians and local performers. Chris Denman will host the evening, which includes Jessimae Peluso, JC Sibala, and Angela Smith. Custom portraits inspired by the headlining comedian by St. Louis artist Cbabi Bayoc will be displayed at each show, with a select number of … Continued
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Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above. Join today. Step into our newest exhibition and travel back in time to ancient Rome through mythical paintings, intricate mosaics, and fascinating relics from an empire at its peak. Volunteer educators will be stationed throughout the galleries to answer questions and share insights into the works on view. After exploring the exhibition, enjoy a special tasting of wines and hors d’oeuvres inspired … Continued
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Join us for an event exploring modern and contemporary artworks by African American artists, with Maggie Brown-Peoples, 2024–2026 Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellow. Artworks featured are on view in the "Spaces of Resistance" installation in Gallery 243, paired with sound selections by MTTVVV. How does music influence change? How do artists express resistance? During this … Continued
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Come join us at SLAM for a creative morning! Every month, CreativeMornings gathers in 252 cities across 70 countries for free programming. Volunteer hosts and their teams organize local chapters that not only celebrate their city’s creative talent but also create an open space to connect with other big-hearted individuals. This month, CreativeMornings is featuring … Continued
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Is classical antiquity your Roman Empire? Salve, friend, we have the event for you! Enjoy a free trivia night at SLAM in conjunction with Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. Questions will cover Roman times and will also include modern trivia: anything from art and architecture to films and people who share … Continued
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1 event,In honor of Josephine Baker’s birthday, join us for a guided slow-looking experience centered on Faith Ringgold’s quilt, Jo Baker’s Birthday. Born in St. Louis in 1906, Baker transformed her early experiences in the city into a life of international artistry, resistance, and reinvention, becoming a celebrated dancer and singer in Paris, a civil rights … Continued
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1 event,Join curator Clare Kobasa as she explores the Visions of Antiquity exhibition. This tour complements the Chamber Project Saint Louis performance, Antiquity Updated, which will take place on Friday, June 5, at 6 pm in The Farrell Auditorium. The tour begins at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall.
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2 events,Join curator Clare Kobasa as she explores the Visions of Antiquity exhibition. This tour complements the Chamber Project Saint Louis performance, Antiquity Updated, which will take place on Friday, June 5, at 6 pm in The Farrell Auditorium. The tour begins at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall.
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Chamber Project Saint Louis presents a narrated multimedia concert in conjunction with the exhibition Visions of Antiquity. Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at SLAM; and Dana Hotle, executive director of Chamber Project Saint Louis, will provide the narrative elements between the musical compositions.
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In connection with the exhibition Martine Syms: Soliloquy, artist Martine Syms will engage in conversation with Maggie Brown-Peoples, co-curator of the exhibition. Syms's work spans cinema, art, and theater, showcasing her signature blend of conceptual rigor, humor, and critique. Her feature-length film, Incense, Sweaters, and Ice (2017), was showcased at SLAM in 2020.
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