Check out various art videos that relate to VMFA’s collection including videos of what artists have to say in their own words! Hear and see first-hand comments by internationally recognized artists describing their own works and concepts.
American artist Robert Pruitt discusses his inspirations, his process, and elements of the absurd in this artist talk. The interview was conducted by John B. Ravenal (Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art) and Sarah Eckhardt (Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art), VMFA.
Contemporary artist Ryan McGinness discusses his process in this artist talk at VMFA. He explores his inspiration, symbols in the collection, and authenticity.
Collection:American Art, Mid to Late 20th-Century Art
Culture/Region:America
Subject Area:Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Women
Grade Level:10 - adult
Hear and see what major artists have to say about their works and concepts in their own words. These concise videos–2 to 3 minutes–are historic interviews recorded one-on-one by VMFA in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Collection:American Art, Mid to Late 20th-Century Art
Culture/Region:America
Subject Area:Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Women
Grade Level:10-Adult
Hear and see what major artists have to say about their works and concepts in their own words. These concise videos–2 to 3 minutes–are historic interviews recorded one-on-one by VMFA in the 1990s and early 2000s.