CLEAN SLATE, 2018 by KAWS

Director Marla Price is pleased to announce the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s acquisition of a monumental bronze sculpture by KAWS. The work will be on view to the public beginning December 9, 2018. 

In CLEAN SLATE, 2018, the central figure strides forward, embracing smaller, childlike figures in each arm, a gesture recognizable to anyone who has found themselves in the company of two tired toddlers. Featuring KAWS’s iconic COMPANION characters, the bronze sculpture stands 21 feet tall and overlooks the museum pond.  

 

Shelby Orr and Jessica Fuentes

Two sessions of this free program are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

Kerry Butcher

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

5-Course Mezcal Dinner

First Course
Oaxaqueno Yuca & Pork Tamale, Tomatillo Pepian Sauce
Wahaka, Espadín


Second Course
Shrimp Tlayuda with Black Beans, Chile Chicatanas Peanut Sauce, Red Cabbage, Queso Fresco
Wahaka, Tobalá


Third Course
Picadillo Stuffed Onions, Istmena Tomato Sauce, Crema Oaxaca
Wahaka, Madre-Cuishe

EarthxFilm Presents: THE HUMAN ELEMENT

Renowned photographer James Balog (CHASING ICE) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements— air, earth, fire and water— to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe. With compassion and heart, THE HUMAN ELEMENT tells an urgent story while giving inspiration for a more balanced relationship between humanity and nature. Please stay for a Q&A session with producer Olivia Ahnemann in attendance after the screening.

Never Look Away

“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.

Cold War

“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

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