REFRAMED: Conversation on Art & Artists
a new 3-part series hosted by New York Theatre Ballet School
Discussions lead by Jane Royal | JANUARY 27, FEBRUARY 10, MARCH 3
Consider artists and works of art through unique and unexpected lenses. Explore connections that are not often addressed in the traditional canon of Art History as well as discuss underrepresented artists from both Western and non-Western cultures. Contemplate the role that the broader society (social, political, economic, etc) had in shaping our understanding of these works within the historical periods in which they were created.
January 27: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in America
For nearly four years, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lived in the United States while he worked on three important mural commissions. Between 1930 and 1934, the two lived, first, in San Francisco, then in Detroit, and finally in New York City.
Join us as we explore this fascinating period in the lives of these renowned Mexican artists.
7:45-9:00PM
$25 includes discussion, Q&A, and wine reception
Jane Royal has been working in museums as an educator for more than 25 years. She has worked with the collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and the Jewish Museum, among others. In her work, Jane is particularly interested in the ways that the study of visual material culture can be integrated into the exploration and understanding of History as well as in the development of visual literacy and critical thinking skills for all audiences. She earned a BA in Art History from Davidson College, a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from the Harvard University Extension School and a MEd from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Image: Frieda and Diego Rivera, 1931
Frida Kahlo