Ensemble view (detail), Room 16, north wall, Philadelphia. © The Barnes Foundation
About the Talks
When our building closed in March, we began to offer online talks as an opportunity for members to stay connected to the Barnes and learn more about the collection. Whether you missed them the first time around, or you’d like to watch again, we’ve collected them all in one place for your convenience. Learn more about your favorite works or artists in the collection, discover archival treasures, and see conservation practices behind the scenes.
Watch one of the talks below, and see them all on YouTube.
Dr. Barnes and American Artists
William Perthes, Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes, explores the relationship between Albert Barnes and American artists William James Glackens and Alfred Henry Maurer. Recorded in July 2020.
Go Further
The Barnes Collection
See art differently. Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists beside African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts. Try our mobile guide!
Private Collection Tour
Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to seven guests.
Elijah Pierce’s America
See life, faith, and politics through the eyes of a virtuoso woodcarver.