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Lecture: Stories of Art and Design of the 1940s

Saturday, April 12,
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

The Rose Susan Hirschhorn Behrend Lecture

Curators of the exhibition Boom: Art and Design of the 1940s highlight specific objects that offer a deeper understanding of this tumultuous period and the outstanding creativity that shaped the era. Featuring Elisabeth Agro, the Nancy M. McNeil Curator of Modern and Contemporary Craft and Decorative Arts; Dilys Blum, Jack M. and Annette Y. Friedland Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles; Amanda Bock, Lynne and Harold Honickman Assistant Curator of Photographs; and Jessica T. Smith, Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Things to Know:

  • This is a hybrid program. You can register either for the in-person event or register to watch it live via Zoom.
  • There will be time for a Q&A at the end of the program.​
  • The program will be recorded. A link to the recording will be sent to everyone

Perelman Auditorium

Perelman Building

Free after museum admission; tickets/registration required

In-person event

Virtual event

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