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Daily Gallery Talks
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Daily Gallery Talks

Thursday–Monday

Every day, our gallery specialists offer talks about the Barnes collection. Learn more about our history, founder, and collection.

Deep Dive: Matisse’s <i>Music Lesson</i> and <i>Studio with Goldfish</i>
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Deep Dive: Matisse’s Music Lesson and Studio with Goldfish

Monday, December 8, 3 – 3:30pm

An in-depth discussion about two paintings by Henri Matisse with Penn MA student Nina Huang. Free with admission; Room 19

Rousseau Film Series: <i>Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives</i>
Talks / Film

Rousseau Film Series: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Saturday, December 13, 1 – 4pm

This series, curated by BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Karmael Holmes, reflects on themes in Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets.

Book Talk: Deborah Willis on <i>Reflections in Black</i>
Free / Talks

Book Talk: Deborah Willis on Reflections in Black

Sunday, December 14, 1 – 2pm

The artist and historian discusses the 25th anniversary edition of her groundbreaking book of Black photography.

Rousseau Film Series: Shorts Program
Talks / Film

Rousseau Film Series: Shorts Program

Saturday, January 10, 1 – 4pm

This series, curated by BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Karmael Holmes, reflects on themes in Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets.

Deep Dive: <i>Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence</i>
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Deep Dive: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

Monday, January 12, 3 – 3:30pm

Explore this religious scene in-depth with Penn MA student Nina Huang. Free with admission; Room 2

Deep Dive: Klee’s <i>Place-Signs</i>
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Deep Dive: Klee’s Place-Signs

Monday, February 9, 3 – 3:30pm

An in-depth discussion about the painting with Penn MA student Nina Huang. Free with admission; Room 17

Deep Dive: Cézanne’s <i>Still Life</i>
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Deep Dive: Cézanne’s Still Life

Monday, March 9, 3 – 3:30pm

An in-depth discussion about Still Life with Penn MA student Nina Huang. Free with admission; Room 8