The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art. Led by a Modern docent the October tour will focus on Martin Puryear.
Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection. Click here for the video.
Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection. Click here for the video.
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. The November session will be led by Hector Ramirez.
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. Kristen Cochran will lead this session.
This short, 20-minute tour is narrowly focused around a single theme and is the perfect break from the action of the Grand Lobby. This tour starts by the information desk in the Grand Lobby. Gallery admission is free on Friday.
Join us for First Friday at the Modern. We are ready to welcome you back to enjoy an evening of art and music.
Join us for First Friday at the Modern. We are ready to welcome you back to enjoy an evening of art and music.
The first Friday of each month, the Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music, drink special and tasty light bites in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm. Invite friends to enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening.
