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Mandala Sand Painting: Time Lapse
4:48The Mystical Arts of Tibet, featuring the Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, created this mandala with colored sand over the course of four days (May 2–5, 2019).
Kehinde Wiley @ VMFA
14:57Produced to accompany the exhibition, "Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic," this video series features the artist himself discussing his background, work, process, philosophy, and art historical influences.
What’s the Story? Episode 1: Serapis with Peter Schertz
8:53Join gallery educator Maggie McGurn as she visits with curator Peter Schertz to learn the story of one special object and examine its place in the museum collection. Along the way, gain some insight into how curators work, how galleries are designed, and how you can enjoy art in a museum setting.
Esther Mahlangu @ VMFA
10:12South African Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu discusses the early years of her paining practice, her designs and pigments, and the preservation of culture in this talk at VMFA. The conversation includes Esther Mahlangu, Marriam Mahlangu, Grace Masango, and Richard Woodward (Curator of African Art).
Ryan McGinness @ VMFA
3:58Contemporary artist Ryan McGinness discusses his process in this artist talk at VMFA. He explores his inspiration, symbols in the collection, and authenticity.
Robert Pruitt @VMFA
3:50American artist Robert Pruitt discusses his inspirations, his process, and elements of the absurd in this artist talk.
Hank Willis Thomas @VMFA
4:34American artist Hank Willis Thomas discusses his work and the construction of black identity through popular culture.
The interview was conduced by John B. Ravenal (Syndey and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art), VMFA.
Kristin Baker @VMFA
3:46American contemporary artist Kristin Baker discusses her work, process, and inspiration. She ends with a brief description of The Prig (2009), which resides in VMFA’s collection.
Radcliffe Bailey @ VMFA
5:14Artist Radcliffe Bailey talks about his artistic process and what he hopes his art conveys. Come see "Vessel" in VMFA's permanent collection.
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