Talks
Talks provide Bowers visitors with access to respected speakers and experts from around the world; each offering a special perspective on the collections, exhibitions and themes housed and explored by the Bowers Museum through the varied lenses of archaeology, anthropology, education, social sciences and the arts. This is your time to ponder, your place to learn and your space to share with your community.
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Art in Context 6-Part Lecture Series: Manet's Paris and the Development of Impressionism
February 20, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS | FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 2711 AM – 12 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM & *FLUOR GALLERYPresented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian...
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BSOC presents Carol Perrenoud
February 23, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carol Perrenoud will answer every question that you’ve ever had about the lowly hand sewing needle while taking you through the history...
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Finding Kukan Screening and Discussion with Director Robin Lung
February 24, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
It’s Oscar Sunday! Before critiquing dresses and films during the 91st Academy Awards, spend your afternoon uncovering the forgotten...
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Art in Context: Manet's Paris and the Development of Impressionism, Part 2
February 27, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part 2 | Manet and The Urban Experience: Salon, Scandal, and the Demi-Monde Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian and founder of...
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Timeless Melodies: Sammy Davis Jr., I've Gotta Be Me
February 28, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Timeless Melodies for an in-depth look at a dynamic singer, dancer, and musician who overcame extraordinary obstacles. Born in a...
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ARCE: New Approaches to the Old Kingdom: A Segmented State?
March 2, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Presented by Dr. Jessica Tomkins, California State University, San Bernardino When the first kings unified Egypt, did they immediately...
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Art in Context: Manet's Paris and the Development of Impressionism, Part 3
March 6, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part 3 | Manet and The Ecole des Batignolles the late 1860s and 1870s Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian and founder of Art in...
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Guo Pei in conversation with S.C.A.D. President, Paula Wallace
March 9, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Guo Pei: Couture Beyond Opening Day Lecture: A conversation with artist and designer Guo Pei, facilitated by President and Founder of...