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In this installment, we look at three works by Ellsworth Kelly, Red Panel, Dark Green Panel, and Dark Blue Panel, all completed in 1986. Kelly’s work often defies categorization, a fact that pleased him. Are these paintings? Sculpture? Installation? Kelly denied that they represented objects, saying, “They are objects themselves.” Explore the contradictions with a Modern docent. 

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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 Tuba Köymen will lead this session.

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Learn with local artists Loc Huynh and Adrian Zuñiga 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.

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John Chamberlain’s Scull’s Angel, 1974, shows the artist working in his signature material—crushed car parts. Chamberlain makes the familiar new in work that embodies the gesture and energy of Abstract Expressionism and the consumer imagery of Pop art. Take a close look at Chamberlain’s fascinating life and work. Led by a Modern docent.

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Join artist Christopher Blay in taking a closer look at Fred Sandback, Untitled (Sculptural Study, Two-Part Standing Construction), c. 1978/2007. Create a minimalist self-portrait using string and measurement data from life.

Each online instructional video is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you—just show up with a sketchbook and pencils. 

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Learn with local artist Shelby Orr in taking a closer look at Morris Louis, Beta Mu, 1960, and learn to design and mail a postcard painting. Projects are designed with household materials in mind.

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! is a Saturday morning workshop for young art enthusiasts to gather virtually and discover new ideas for each FOCUS exhibition. A Modern educator uses real-time video-based instructions and demonstrations to explore each FOCUS artist’s ideas and artmaking techniques, such as painting, drawing, photography, collage, and small sculptures. Take advantage of the opportunity to share ideas with other like-minded young artists.