Jamal Cyrus
Artist Jamal Cyrus, in conjunction with FOCUS: Jamal Cyrus, presents the trajectory of his research-driven approach to artmaking that explores ignored, forgotten, and fragmented accounts of Black American culture.
Jill Magid
In conjunction with FOCUS: Jill Magid, the conceptual artist, writer, and filmmaker Jill Magid discusses her current cross-disciplinary project Tender, which explores the complex relationships between currency and human value.
FOCUS: Jamal Cyrus Artist Talk and Reception
Director’s Council members are invited to an artist talk and reception with Jamal Cyrus and Associate Curator Alison Hearst. For more information about the Director’s Council click here.
Artist's Studio Visit + Reception
Supporting Circles members are invited for a personal look at Kinfolk House, hosted by artists and founders Letitia and Sedrick Huckaby. Reception immediately following onsite; transportation provided. Space is limited, and reservations are required. To make reservations or to learn more, please email the membership department here.
McIntyre Vineyards Wine Dinner- CANCELED
CANCELED
McIntyre Vineyards Wine Dinner
Please indicate Wine Dinner in the ‘special request’ field.
First Friday Spotlight Tour
This short, 20-minute tour is narrowly focused on a single theme and is the perfect break from the First Friday action of the Grand Lobby. This month's tour is "A Personal Perspective: New Acquisitions by Two Texas Artists," and will focus on the work of Jammie Holmes and Vincent Valdez The tour starts at the information desk. Gallery admission is free on Friday.
First Fridays
Join us for First Friday at the Modern. We invite you to enjoy an evening of art and music.
Movies that Matter - A Most Beautiful Thing
This film chronicles the history of the first US African American public high school rowing team, composed of young men from the West Side of Chicago, many of whom were in rival gangs. The film is narrated by Common, directed by filmmaker and Olympic rower Mary Mazzio, and produced by NBA athletes Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade along with 9th Wonder who also did the hip-hop score for the film.
Aline
For Aline Dieu, nothing in the world matters more than music, family, and love. Her powerful and emotional voice captivates everyone who hears it, including successful manager Guy-Claude Kamar, who resolves to do everything in his power to make her a star. As Aline climbs from local phenomenon to bestselling recording artist to international superstar, she embarks on the two great romances of her life: one with the decades-older Guy-Claude and the other with her adoring audiences.
War Horse
Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, live on a farm in the British countryside. At the outbreak of World War I, Albert and Joey are forcibly parted when Albert's father sells the horse to the British cavalry. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.