Join Huntington educators for monthly discussions about meaningful objects in the art collection.
Lectures
In this free drop-in program, Huntington educators share the story behind the symbols used in this powerful work by contemporary artist Nari Ward, titled “Anchoring Escapement: Baule.” Assemblage art, American history, and African spirituality are also addressed in these focused 20-minute talks.
Talks at 2 and 3 p.m. both days in the American art galleries.
Watch a clip of Lauren Cross, Gail-Oxford Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts, sharing her insight on this remarkable work.