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Lectures

Silent Theater of Edward Hopper: A Talk by Walter Wells: Sunday, Oct 19 | 2:30 pm; Enigmatic American artist Edward Hopper is known for his evocative and contemplative paintings and drawings that "taught us a new way of seeing both the 20th century… more

Preserving America's Exceptional Gardens: Thursday, Oct 23 | 7:30 pm; Great gardens reflect the influence of centuries of human involvement with nature, our ideas about beauty, and the desire to create a personal environment… more

Return to Dragon Mountain with Jonathan Spence: Saturday, Oct 25 | 1:00 pm; Recognized as one of the foremost scholars of Chinese civilation from the 16th century to the present, Yale University professor Jonathan Spence… more

Rug Appreciation: What to Look for When Collecting Rugs: Saturday, Oct 25 | 3:00 pm; Join Mary Jo Otsea, Senior Vice PResident and Worldwide Director of Sotheby's Rugs and Carpets Division, for a discussion about collecting rugs… more

After Memphis? Design in Europe since 1990: Thursday, Oct 30 | 6:00 pm; Named for a Bob Dylan lyric, the Memphis design collective, known for its flamboyant approach to post-modernism, took Europe by storm in 1981… more

Imagine it, Design it, Build it - Engineering Our World: Wednesday, Nov 5 | 7 pm; We are surrounded by design—objects that come into being through the imagination and effort of engineers. Engineering links the discoveries and theories… more

Imagining Place: A Conversation with Julie Dash & Joanna Haigood: Wednesday, Nov 5 | 7:00 pm; Why do we affix certain meanings to places? Joanna Haigood, artistic director of Zaccho Dance Theatre, is fascinated by the human urge to give special meaning… more

Life is Short, Art is Long: Thursday, Nov 6 | 3-6 pm; Imagination doesn’t diminish with age. Challenge your perceptions about getting older and be inspired to live more creatively in later life. Hear lifelong visual artist Lois… more

Mark Lewis: Artist Talk: Thursday, Nov 6 | 6:00 pm; London-based artist Mark Lewis makes short films that explore the mechanics and seductive power of the moving image… more

Imagining a Global City: Vision of Indianapolis and the World: Sunday, Nov 16 | 2 pm; How can we learn from the best that the world’s cultures have to offer? Three African works from the Indianapolis Museum of Art will frame this conversation.… more

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