ArtSpeaks: Diane Venet on Artists’ Jewelry

Friday, April 11, 6 – 7 PM

Diane Venet discusses her collection to kick off the opening of the special exhibition Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection. Venet grew up among art collectors, but her interest in artists’ jewelry was spurred by her husband, sculptor Bernar Venet, who rolled a piece of silver around her finger to create a wedding ring. Considering works in her collection as “narratives of life,” Venet discusses a wide range of miniature masterpieces, by artists including Georges Braque, Lynda Benglis, and Jeff Koons.

Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE

FLAVAR LOGIN/Panel Discussion on The Power of Black Street Fashion & Art

Friday, April 18, 6 – 7 PM

FLAVAR (Florida Variety) is a collective of millennial creatives united by the desire to create culturally diverse and inclusive events with a focus on showcasing Florida-bred brands, artists, and entrepreneurs. Comprised of a photographer, graphic designer, DJ, and videographer, the team has earned a reputation curating reputable events in West Palm Beach. Founded in 2013, FLAVAR aims to continue building a platform for fellow creatives and community.

LOGIN an inclusive gathering tailored for young professionals and entrepreneurs seeking more meaningful connections, enriching experiences, and a blend of fun in a dynamic environment. This panel topic is The Power of Black Street Fashion & Art, featuring David Castro and Countess Brown. 

Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE

ArtSpeaks: Tiffany Dubin on The Intersection of Art & Jewelry

Friday, April 25, 6 – 7 PM

Tiffany Dubin, a specialist in artist jewelry, explores the transformative era of jewelry design post-World War II. Dubin will guide the audience through the evolution of the artist jewelry movement, highlighting how it challenged and expanded the conventional boundaries of how jewelry is both perceived and worn. This movement not only changed the craft, but also altered our very interaction with jewelry, transforming it from a mere symbol of status into a profound medium for unique artistic statements. Discover how this bold reimagining continues to influence our aesthetic and cultural landscape today.

Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE

Artist Talk: Laddie John Dill

Friday, May 9, 6 – 7 PM

Light and Space artist Laddie John Dill will discuss his new immersive argon and neon installation, EST (Eastern Standard Time), as well as his six-decade long career as a pioneer in the Light and Space movement with Arden Sherman, Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Sr. Curator of Contemporary Art.

Cost: Museum Admission / Members FREE

Artist Talk: A Conversation with Penelope Umbrico

Friday, May 16, 6 – 7 pm

Artist Penelope Umbrico’s installations, video, and digital media works utilize photo-sharing and consumer-to-consumer websites (eBay, Craigslist, Flickr) as an expansive archive to explore the production and consumption of images. Join Umbrico and Lauren Richman, Ph.D., William and Sarah Ross Soter Senior Curator of Photography, for a conversation about the appropriation and digital distortion of found images. Her work, Mountains, Moving: Of Dr. George C. Poundstone, 1926-2013 is currently on view in the special exhibition, Blur / Obscure / Distort: Photography and Perception.

Cost: Museum Admission / Members FREE

Space is limited; online registration required. Walk-ins welcome if tickets remain on the day of the program.

ALERT! Ticketed events in the auditorium are capacity controlled. Please arrive 60 minutes prior to these scheduled events as they are first come first serve. Arrivals later than program start time may forfeit seating. 

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