Fri, Jan 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
How did a young Jesuit missionary born in Italy end up in 1700s Imperial China as artist to three emperors? The story of Giuseppe Castiglione is one of passion, conviction, and creativity; and his journey has left a long-lasting impact in China and beyond. Father Jerry Martinson, executive producer of the film, has encountered similar…
with author Cliff Edwards
Thu, Feb 25, 5:30–7 pm
Pauley Center Parlor
Did you know that Van Gogh destroyed some of his own paintings? What does this decision say about the artist and his religious views? And how did a Japanese zen master factor in? In this session of VMFA Book Club, we will be joined by author Cliff Edwards, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at VCU,…
Fri, Feb 26, 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Most of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures depict the naked human body. Join Dr. Mitchell Merling, Paul Mellon Curator and Head of the Department of European Art for this lecture, which will explore Rodin’s lifelong engagement with the subject. In-depth examination of such works as The Age of Bronze, The Thinker and The Kiss will reveal Rodin as…
Fri, Feb 6, 6-8pm
Atrium
Maggie Ingram, known as the “Gospel Queen” of Richmond, Virginia, celebrates 65 years of gospel music this year. Enjoy three generations of gospel singers, including Maggie, her daughter Almeta, granddaughter Cheryl, and close family Valerie Stewart, when this renowned group performs at VMFA. Together for 50-plus years, the group has performed at venues such as…
Mon, Nov 3 – Sat, Nov 8, 10 am - 5 pm
VMFA Shop
An internationally known mixed-media artist who divides her time between Richmond, VA, and Hong Kong, Frankie Slaughter bridges East and West with her one-of-a-kind textile jackets and jewelry. Approaching each design as a creative journey with no preconceived destination, Slaughter allows her keen eye and artistry to guide her as she combines layers of texture,…
Sun, Nov 23, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Byrd Theatre, Carytown
In conjunction with VMFA’s exhibition Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing, VMFA celebrates Chinese cinema with this rare, English-subtitled version of Red Sorghum (1987). This film catapulted actress Gong Li to international stardom as well as launched the career of director Zhang Yimou who went on to make Hero (2002), House of…
Sat, Nov 22, 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Cheek Theater and Atrium
Designed for students with a passion for clothing design, studio arts, installation art, and/or sculpture, Teen Stylin’ provides aspiring designers with the guidance and assistance to create their own one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art. More than 80 Virginia student designers in grades 6 – 12 worked over the course of eight weeks to create wearable…
with Maxwell K Hearn, Douglas Dillon Chairman Department of Asian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Thu, Dec 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
The Chinese way of appreciating a painting is often expressed by the words du hua, “to read a painting.” How does one do that? Because art is a visual language, words alone cannot adequately convey its expressive dimension. Spanning a thousand years of Chinese art from the eighth through the seventeenth century, the lecture will…
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30–7:15 pm | Leslie Cheek Theater Book Signing, 7:30–8 pm | Conference Suite Photographer Sally Mann will read from her recently released memoir, Hold Still. A book signing with the author will be held following the reading from 7:30-8 pm in the Conference Suite. Sally Mann is a finalist for these two…
Sun, Nov 16, 2 – 3 pm
Marble Hall
We are celebrating the opening weekend of the exhibition, Water and Shadow: Kawase Hasui and the Japanese Landscape Prints with several events. Join us Sunday for special program with artist Hanako Miwa. She will perform tea ceremonies with her special tea objects and her portable Teahouse. The Japanese tea ceremony is a way of communication and a way…
