Art Museum of the Americas
When:
April 25, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where:
Art Museum of the Americas
201 18th St NW, Washington, DC

Organization of American States, AMA, Art Museum of the Americas

Curator's Tour: Across the Great Atlantic – Art of the Italian Diaspora

Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Art Museum of the Americas
201 18th St NW, Washington, DC

Tickets: Free

Join a special curator-led tour of the exhibition Across the Great Atlantic: Art of the Italian Diaspora in the Americas of the 20th Century at the Art Museum of the Americas in Washington, DC. This guided walkthrough offers visitors deeper insight into the artworks and historical context behind the exhibition.

The exhibition explores the influence of Italian migration on artistic production across the Americas, highlighting works created by artists of Italian descent throughout the twentieth century. Through painting, sculpture, and modern artistic movements, the show traces how cultural exchange shaped new artistic identities across the Western Hemisphere.

During the tour, curators discuss key pieces from the museum's collections and partner institutions, explaining how Italian heritage and transatlantic migration contributed to artistic developments ranging from modernist experimentation to conceptual art. The exhibition emphasizes the dynamic dialogue between Italy and the Americas and the cultural impact of diaspora communities.

This lunchtime tour provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with curators and learn more about the historical narratives and artistic perspectives represented in the exhibition.

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