Sundays with the Modern offers unique perspectives on the Museum’s architecture, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects hold conversations and lead tours in the galleries. This special program is free and begins at 1 pm on the first Sunday of most months.
Films
Jul 07, 2013
“Not just a charming and accomplished first film, Fill the Void qualifies as one of [the Venice Film Festival’s] most exotic competition entries, throwing open a window on the world of an Orthodox Hassidic family in Tel Aviv.” Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter. A devout 18-year-old Israeli is pressured to marry the husband of her late sister. Declaring her independence is not an option in Tel Aviv's ultra-Orthodox Hassidic community.
90 minutes; PG; Hebrew with English subtitles
Tour
Jul 07, 2013
Docent-led tours in Spanish are offered at 2 pm on the first Sunday of each month, when gallery admission is free. These tours are open to the public and do not require prior arrangements.
Docents are also available to conduct private tours in Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and American Sign Language when reservations are made at least two weeks in advance.
Gallery Program
Jul 07, 2013
This program for children, held on the first Sunday of each month, includes two sessions in order to assure positive interactions and viewing experiences. One session is for ages five to eight and the other is for ages nine to 12. Each free session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s collection. Each child under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils, or purchase supplies in the Modern Shop.
Gallery Program
Jul 07, 2013
Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk.
First Sundays of the month, 2–3:30 pm
Films
Jul 07, 2013
“Not just a charming and accomplished first film, Fill the Void qualifies as one of [the Venice Film Festival’s] most exotic competition entries, throwing open a window on the world of an Orthodox Hassidic family in Tel Aviv.” Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter. A devout 18-year-old Israeli is pressured to marry the husband of her late sister. Declaring her independence is not an option in Tel Aviv's ultra-Orthodox Hassidic community.
90 minutes; PG; Hebrew with English subtitles
Gallery Program
Jul 10, 2013
This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on select works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the front desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.
For more information, please send a message to childrensprograms@themodern.org.
Films
Jul 12, 2013
“The film is a mystery uncovered like a detective story, wrapped in a love letter.” Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News. In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers.
108 minutes; PG-13
Films
Jul 12, 2013
“The film is a mystery uncovered like a detective story, wrapped in a love letter.” Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News. In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers.
108 minutes; PG-13
Films
Jul 13, 2013
“The film is a mystery uncovered like a detective story, wrapped in a love letter.” Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News. In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers.
108 minutes; PG-13
