Free Solo
“A heart-stopping account of an ostensibly impossible endeavor.” Joe Morgenstern,
Wall Street Journal. Alex Honnold completes the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 3,000-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.
“A heart-stopping account of an ostensibly impossible endeavor.” Joe Morgenstern,
Wall Street Journal. Alex Honnold completes the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 3,000-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.
“Some people will say Never Look Away is too long. . . . But much would be sacrificed, and there's something very gratifying about watching an artist discover what he wants to say and how he wants to say it, even when cramped by the society in which he lives.” Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com. A sweeping romantic historical drama, Never Look Away follows 30 years in the life of a great artist - loosely based on Gerhard Richter, one of the 20th century's most admired visual artists - played by Tom Schilling.
“The end of the film, like so much that precedes it, is exquisite beyond words.” Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s Cold War in Poland, two people of differing backgrounds and temperaments begin an almost impossible romance.
R; 88 minutes
Cocktails with the Curator
Modern Contemporaries members (The Modern’s Under-Forty Friends!)
February 21; 6 pm
PROGRAM
“Travels” (version for Violin, Cello and Piano 2017): Infectious melodies and driving rhythms contrast with plaintive soliloquies in this metaphysical journey of an optimistic person who who strives to retain that optimism throughout times of life’s inevitable difficulties. First movt won the Grand prize at The Ear competition in New York City in November 2016. (4 movements-25 minutes)
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. 2-3:30 pm
WITH WORKS BY SAINT-SAËNS, POULENC, DEBUSSY, RAVEL, FAURÉ, FRANCK, & MORE
Featuring pianists Dasol Kim, Louis Schwizgebel, and Joyce Yang; and the Rolston String Quartet
Private Collection Visit
Donor’s Circle members and above
February 12; 6:30 pm
“Stan & Ollie, the story of the bittersweet final bow of legendary duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, should move and delight fans of the beloved performers while enjoyably exposing the less initiated to these comedy giants.” Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times.
A Clockwork Orange, 1971
136 minutes
Enjoy happy hour at Café Modern before the film!