Events

No artist in any medium has had as pervasive an influence on world culture as William Shakespeare. How did it happen? What fed his soul and fired his imagination? And how has he inspired others? Join Tom Ridgely, Producing Artistic Director for the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, as he explores select works from the Museum’s … Continued

This presentation by Eric Lutz, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, takes an in-depth look at select pieces in the current exhibition Architectural Photography from the Collection, 1850–2000. It considers the various ways in which artists such as Walker Evans have responded to the built environment through the photographic medium. This virtual program will … Continued

When the preservation of a painting moves from easel to wall, the logistics of a conservation project grow in exciting ways. This talk will focus on the technical analysis and conservation treatment of the Garnsey Murals in Gallery 203 and the complex decision-making involved in a large-scale, public-facing project. Join SLAM conservator Courtney June Books … Continued