All Modern members
11 am Tour
All Modern members are invited to enjoy complimentary coffee at Café Modern before a special, members-only guided tour of the new exhibition, Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting, ahead of its public opening. Reservations are not required.
Supporting Circles members ($1,500+)
In celebration of the artist and exhibition Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting, active Modern members at the Patron’s Circle level ($1,500) and above are invited to an elegant evening with the artist featuring cocktails, a seated dinner, and a first look at the exhibition.
Modern Contemporaries members are invited to join us for a special evening at William Campbell Gallery and be among the first to experience Ethereal Goats, Earthly Pecans, an imaginative new exhibition by artist Victoria Gonzales, during an exclusive sneak preview ahead of the public opening during Fall Gallery Night. In addition to Victoria’s work, guests can explore a curated selection of pieces by other represented gallery artists, offering a broader glimpse into William Campbell's ongoing commitment to contemporary art.
The Exhibition Lecture Series is a dynamic new program featuring curators and artists from the Modern’s special exhibitions and permanent collection. This series provides a rare opportunity to explore the creative processes, curatorial strategies, and artistic visions that shape modern and contemporary art. The Exhibition Lecture Series is a free program open to the public. Seating begins at 5:30 pm. Free admission tickets (limit two per person) are available at the Modern’s information desk beginning at 4 pm on the day of the lecture.
Directed by Scarlett Johansson
PG-13; 98 minutes
“There is a complex yet recognisable psychological dynamic at work here, and [June] Squibb navigates the muddle of it nimbly.” —Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph (UK)
Directed by Oliver Hermanus
PG; 137 minutes
“Mescal and O’Connor deliver the acting goods . . . A deeply sad movie about thwarted love, The History of Sound is essential viewing.” —Lou Thomas, NME
Lionel (Paul Mescal), a young scholarship student at the New England Conservatory in Boston, meets David (Josh O’Connor), who is playing piano in a local bar. It is 1917, and the two bond over their shared love of folk music. Separated by the First World War, the pair reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.
Directed by James Sweeney
NR; 100 minutes
“[James] Sweeney’s unpredictable movie twists and writhes, while never losing sight of its layered characters’ heartfelt longing.” —Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
Directed by Rachael Holder
NR; 97 minutes
“A low-key romantic odyssey that simmers with intimate heat while acting as a loving character study of the beloved, always evolving neighborhood.” —Murtada Elfadl, Variety
A writer (André Holland) navigates complicated relationships with his ex, an art gallery owner (Nicole Beharie), and his current lover, a newly single mother (DeWanda Wise), with the support of his best friend (Roy Wood Jr.). A modern romance set against Brooklyn’s rapidly changing landscape, the film premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The Exhibition Lecture Series is a dynamic new program featuring curators and artists from the Modern’s special exhibitions and permanent collection. This series provides a rare opportunity to explore the creative processes, curatorial strategies, and artistic visions that shape modern and contemporary art. The Exhibition Lecture Series is a free program open to the public.
BIG ABSTRACTION Adult Studio
Artist Instructor Matthew Bourbon
September 9, 16, and 23 from 6-9 pm
Registration fee is $120 for non-members, and $90 for members
Capacity for this program is 20 participants
Tickets for non-members are available here.
