1 session, Sat, Jun 3, 10 am-4 pm with lunch break
Studio School, 2nd floor
Learn about the traditions, meanings and techniques of Zulu bead work from South African artist, collector, and curator Hlengiwe Dube. Students will be shown examples of traditional bead work and learn simple methods of designing, bead stringing and finishing techniques. Participants will make a bracelet or pair of earrings. All materials will be provided in…
with Bethann Hardison and Dr. Lauranett Lee, independent historian
Thu, Jun 15 6:30-7:30pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Model, agent and activist Bethann Hardison will discuss diversity in the fashion industry and Yves Saint Laurent’s role in bringing awareness to the representation of people of color within the industry. This program is inspired by the special exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style.
with Dr. Sarah Eckhardt VMFA’s Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art and Linda J. Holmes writer, independent scholar, and curator
Fri, Apr 28, 2017, 6 pm
Robinson Theater | 2903 Q St, Richmond, VA 23223
Born in Richmond, Benjamin Leroy Wigfall (America, 1930-2017) grew up in Church Hill. After taking classes at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as a high school student, he attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), with partial funding provided by VMFA fellowships. During the program, Eckhardt and Holmes will show videos of interviews with Wigfall…
Thu, Apr 20, 5:30–7:30 PM
Conference Room 1
The mysterious 20th century American artist Joseph Cornell created collaged shadow boxes in the basement of his home for most of his life. Despite his minimal contact with the outside world, his works straddled Surrealism, Pop Art, and Abstract Expressionism. Considered a recluse and an “outsider” artist, this biography delves into his legendary life and…
with Guest speaker: Michael Taylor, PhD., VMFA Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art and Education
Fri, June 23 | 6:30pm–9pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Film: Belle de Jour (1967; 100 min; In French with subtitles) Director Luis Buñuel, a member of the notorious 1920s Paris Surrealist group, realized his greatest commercial success in the late 1960s with this sly and baffling film, his first in color. The “Old Iconoclast” modernized his brand of oneiric humor and mystery to create…
Saturday, April 08, 2017 10:00AM - 4:00PM
American Civil War Museum
This year’s Civil War and Emancipation Day highlights two significant themes in post-War Richmond that have evolved into fundamental components of our modern democracy: voting and education. Join cultural, historical, and community organizations from Greater Richmond for a day of hands-on activities, performances, historical talks, and a mid-day keynote program.
Fri, Jun 2 5:30 - 7:30pm
Atrium
Feeling inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic fashions? Drop by the First Friday Pop-Up to create your own paper doll!
with with Dr. Sarah Eckhardt, Associate Curator of Contemporary and Modern Art with Erin Mahone, Director of Cultural Arts and Jewish Engagement
Thu, May 18 6:30-7:30pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Explore the fascinating journey of one of VMFA’s recent acquisitions. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s painting Sand Hills at Grünau was recently returned to the Fischer family heirs after they were able to prove that it was confiscated by the Nazis from the collection of Max Fischer. Join Dr. Sarah Eckhardt, VMFA Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary…
Tue, Jun 6 & Thu, Jun 8 | 11am & 6:30pm
Meet at Visitor Services Desk
Join Chief Educator, Celeste Fetta, to learn more about artists and cultures that inspired Yves Saint Laurent’s designs through examination of three works in the VMFA’s permanent collection.
with Barry Shifman, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator, Decorative Arts 1890 to the Present
Tue, Jul 11, 11–11:30 am & Thu, Jul 13, 6:30–7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services Desk
Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé were important collectors of Paris Art Deco objects. Many Art Deco works of art in the Sydney and Frances Lewis Collection relate to those acquired by Saint Laurent and Bergé. This 3 in 30 will explore a number of objects at VMFA that highlight the Art Deco…
