May 11, 2022 Lecture
Art Deco Chicago
Robert Bruegmann, Ph.D.
Robert Bruegmann, Ph.D.
An historian and critic of architecture, landscape preservation and urban development,
Dr. Bruegmann will discuss general and regional Art Deco architectural characteristics.
Virtual Lecture
You can also view the lecture in real-time on the KIA Facebook Page or by going to the KIA YouTube Channel. The KIA asks all virtual attendees to go on their desired platform (Facebook or Youtube) about 2 minutes prior to the event start time. You will see a notification that will indicate a live program is starting soon. Once the program goes live, you will be able to watch the video.
Free for Art League members
$10 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts members
$12 general public
$3 students
An historian and critic of architecture, landscape preservation and urban development,
Dr. Bruegmann will discuss general and regional Art Deco architectural characteristics.
Virtual Lecture
You can also view the lecture in real-time on the KIA Facebook Page or by going to the KIA YouTube Channel. The KIA asks all virtual attendees to go on their desired platform (Facebook or Youtube) about 2 minutes prior to the event start time. You will see a notification that will indicate a live program is starting soon. Once the program goes live, you will be able to watch the video.
Free for Art League members
$10 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts members
$12 general public
$3 students
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2021-2022 LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
Mark your calendars for our exciting lineup of speakers for the
upcoming season!
October 13, 2021 10 am Zoom
Nir Shafir-Forging Islamic Science
"As fakes and fictions enter our digital bloodstream, they start to replace the original images, and transform our baseline notions of what actually was science of the past." Dr. Shafir reveals the many
ways forged Islamic science undermines our ability to understand the past and how it influences us today.
Due to technical issues during the lecture, Dr. Shafir had to complete his lecture in two parts. You can view both by clicking here: Nir Shafir Part 1 and Nir Shafir Part 2
You can listen to his podcast with relevant topics here.www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com
November 10, 2021 | 10 am Zoom
Brooks Anderson-Contemporary Luminism: Realism in the Modern Context
A landscape painter known for his gifted handling of composition, detail and clarity of light, Anderson will discuss his artistic development and the experience of translating atmosphere and natural phenomena into artistic expression.
Due to more technical issues, this lecture was not recorded to video. Our apologies to the speaker and our audience.
December 8, 2021 | 10 am Zoom
Philip Allen-The Work of Jon Imber
Jon Imber (1950-2014) was an American artist who experimented with different influences, styles and subject matter all his life. From figurative painting to landscapes to abstraction, His close childhood friend and fellow artist will introduce us to Jon's passion for art making and its ability to create transformative experiences—his lasting legacy.
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: www.https://youtu.be/f9sRi9Vg23s
March 16, 2022 | 10 am KIA Auditorium
Reni Gower-Artist as Curator—Taking Your Show on the Road (in person)
Known for her curation of thought-provoking traveling exhibitions, Gower will take us behind the scenes and show us how she brings exhibitions to life.
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONVFuBaU2qU
April 13, 2022 | 10 am KIA Auditorium
Kelly Church-Black Ash Basketry: Past and Present
Kelly Church's nationally recognized role as an Ottawa and Pottawatomie Culture Bearer involves much more than her exquisite artistry.
Her work as a black ash basket maker connects ancient tradition with "issues that affect us all...especially those who come after us if we
do not act today."
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bPojb8G8beIirCh5yiYLfq9Zt1MHbWQ/view?usp=sharing
May 11, 2022 | 7 pm KIA Auditorium
Robert Bruegmann-Art Deco Architecture
A historian of architecture, landscapes, preservation, urban development and the built environment, Dr. Bruegmann will discuss
general and regional Art Deco architectural characteristics.
upcoming season!
October 13, 2021 10 am Zoom
Nir Shafir-Forging Islamic Science
"As fakes and fictions enter our digital bloodstream, they start to replace the original images, and transform our baseline notions of what actually was science of the past." Dr. Shafir reveals the many
ways forged Islamic science undermines our ability to understand the past and how it influences us today.
Due to technical issues during the lecture, Dr. Shafir had to complete his lecture in two parts. You can view both by clicking here: Nir Shafir Part 1 and Nir Shafir Part 2
You can listen to his podcast with relevant topics here.www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com
November 10, 2021 | 10 am Zoom
Brooks Anderson-Contemporary Luminism: Realism in the Modern Context
A landscape painter known for his gifted handling of composition, detail and clarity of light, Anderson will discuss his artistic development and the experience of translating atmosphere and natural phenomena into artistic expression.
Due to more technical issues, this lecture was not recorded to video. Our apologies to the speaker and our audience.
December 8, 2021 | 10 am Zoom
Philip Allen-The Work of Jon Imber
Jon Imber (1950-2014) was an American artist who experimented with different influences, styles and subject matter all his life. From figurative painting to landscapes to abstraction, His close childhood friend and fellow artist will introduce us to Jon's passion for art making and its ability to create transformative experiences—his lasting legacy.
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: www.https://youtu.be/f9sRi9Vg23s
March 16, 2022 | 10 am KIA Auditorium
Reni Gower-Artist as Curator—Taking Your Show on the Road (in person)
Known for her curation of thought-provoking traveling exhibitions, Gower will take us behind the scenes and show us how she brings exhibitions to life.
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONVFuBaU2qU
April 13, 2022 | 10 am KIA Auditorium
Kelly Church-Black Ash Basketry: Past and Present
Kelly Church's nationally recognized role as an Ottawa and Pottawatomie Culture Bearer involves much more than her exquisite artistry.
Her work as a black ash basket maker connects ancient tradition with "issues that affect us all...especially those who come after us if we
do not act today."
You can listen to this Zoom Lecture here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bPojb8G8beIirCh5yiYLfq9Zt1MHbWQ/view?usp=sharing
May 11, 2022 | 7 pm KIA Auditorium
Robert Bruegmann-Art Deco Architecture
A historian of architecture, landscapes, preservation, urban development and the built environment, Dr. Bruegmann will discuss
general and regional Art Deco architectural characteristics.
Enjoy The Show...again!
If you were unable to participate in our Live Virtual Lectures during our 2020-21 COVID season,
you can watch them by clicking on the Lecture Titles below!
May 12, 2021—Suzanne Smeaton If These Frames Could Talk
April 14, 2021—Gloria Groom, Ph.D. New Light on Monet
March 10, 2021—Virginia Mecklenburg, Ph.D. Edward Hopper the Watercolors
October 21, 2020—Dr. Diana Greenwald; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
To learn more about the museum and Isabella Stewart Gardner, click here.
If you have a Netflix account, you'll enjoy this new documentary streaming
about the biggest art heist in the world...at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum!
November 11, 2020—Victoria Cooke; Degas in New Orleans
Click here to view the galleries at University of North Georgia.
Read the story about Degas' visits with his French Creole relatives, especially Estelle, his cousin and sister-in-law, who encourages the artist to paint portraits of the family.
Estelle by Linda Stewart Henley
December 8, 20—Victoria Cooke; Degas in New Orleans
Click here to view the galleries at University of North Georgia.
If you were unable to participate in our Live Virtual Lectures during our 2020-21 COVID season,
you can watch them by clicking on the Lecture Titles below!
May 12, 2021—Suzanne Smeaton If These Frames Could Talk
April 14, 2021—Gloria Groom, Ph.D. New Light on Monet
March 10, 2021—Virginia Mecklenburg, Ph.D. Edward Hopper the Watercolors
October 21, 2020—Dr. Diana Greenwald; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
To learn more about the museum and Isabella Stewart Gardner, click here.
If you have a Netflix account, you'll enjoy this new documentary streaming
about the biggest art heist in the world...at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum!
November 11, 2020—Victoria Cooke; Degas in New Orleans
Click here to view the galleries at University of North Georgia.
Read the story about Degas' visits with his French Creole relatives, especially Estelle, his cousin and sister-in-law, who encourages the artist to paint portraits of the family.
Estelle by Linda Stewart Henley
December 8, 20—Victoria Cooke; Degas in New Orleans
Click here to view the galleries at University of North Georgia.
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