Investigate this monumental work that took the artist 14 years to complete. In Aschenblume, 1983-97, Kiefer explores the destruction of war, rebirth, and cultural responsibility. The painting contrasts the folly of man’s work with the resurgence of the natural world. Led by a Modern Docent.
Ben Shahn’s Allegory, 1948, sees the artist transitioning from his Social Realist roots to work that is more universal. Discover the way he uses art-historical references to extend the impact of real world events. Led by a Modern docent.
For ages 4–8 and ages 9–12
Learn with local artists Kayla Seedig and Heather Hoskins as they lead informal projects on video. Hands-on exercises relate to works you might remember from visiting the Modern’s galleries or are introduced to here and can look forward to visiting in the future. Projects are designed with household materials in mind.
For ages 4-8 and ages 9-12
Learn with local artists Dannie Liebergot and Desiree Espadaas they lead informal projects on video. Hands-on exercises relate to works you might remember from visiting the Modern’s galleries or are introduced to here and can look forward to visiting in the future. Projects are designed with household materials in mind.
Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern’s permanent collection. Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern’s galleries from the comfort of your own home. Each online instructional video is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you—just show up with a sketchbook and pencils.
Artist Tim Harding leads the October 4 session.
Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern’s permanent collection. Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern’s galleries from the comfort of your own home. Each online instructional video is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you—just show up with a sketchbook and pencils.
*This is a virtual event. Click here to watch.*
This installment of Modern TV brings together two distinct but connected filmic works in the Modern’s permanent collection: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty, 1970, and Melanie Smith’s Spiral City, 2002.
Spend a few minutes diving into Roxy Paine's Conjoined, 2007, from the Modern's collection, in a short video narrated by a docent.
Spend a few minutes exploring Donald Judd's Untitled, 1967, in a short video narrated by a docent.
