Through the Lens of History:
The Remarkable Life of P.H. Polk
Graham Boettcher, PhD, The William C. Hulsey Curator of American Art
Tuesday, February 9, Noon
FREE
Boettcher will discuss the extraordinary life and work of the Alabama photographer Prentice H. Polk. Born in Bessemer, Polk became one of America’s most significant photographers through his work as Official Photographer of the Tuskegee Institute from 1939-1984, when he passed away. |
Pictures of Desire
 Amalia K. Amaki, PhD, Professor of Art History, University of Alabama, and guest curator of exhibition To Make a Picture
Thursday, February 18, 6pm
FREE
Dr. Amalia Amaki will provide insight into the fascinating life and work of Prentice H. Polk (1898-1984), a Bessemer native who became one of the most significant photographers of the 20th century through his role as the official photographer of the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University). Polk's photographs, which portray both Tuskegee locals and world famous celebrities, and are equally admired for their aesthetic beauty and their important role in chronicling a half century of life at one of the nation's most storied colleges.
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Celebrate the year of the tiger
Saturday, February 20, 10am-5pm
FREE
Take a special Chinese New Year-themed scavenger hunt through the galleries or visit our booth at the Birmingham Chinese Festival Association’s celebration at Boutwell Auditorium to learn more about Chinese culture.
3pm- Chinese New Year Student Art Exhibition
Join us for a reception honoring the young artists represented in the Chinese New Year Art Exhibition. This is the last chance to see it before it closes on February 21.
3:30pm- Chinese Art Gallery Tour
Take a family-friendly tour of the Chinese Art Gallery and discover the art of China. |
TAR BEACH
Saturday, February 20, 11am
FREE
A beautifully illustrated story about a young African-American girl with a vivid imagination.
Bart the Art Bat selects one book each month about art that he thinks children will enjoy. (Note new time.) |
Picturing the Frame
Jeannine O' Grody, PhD, Chief Curator and Curator of European Art
Thursday, March 4, 10:30am
$10 Members; $15 Nonmembers
You will never again look at a painting without taking note of its frame after O’Grody leads a tour of the fabulous frames in our European collection. Examine surface treatments, styles, and ornamentation from the Renaissance through the 18th century. |
The Defeat of the Gods and the Victory of the Goddess
Gerald J. Larson, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies, UC Santa Barbara, and Tagore Professor Emeritus of Indian Cultures and Civilization, Indiana University
Saturday, March 6, 6pm
FREE
Dr. Larson examines the role and function of the goddess in South Asia in both religion and art during the 11th Annual Callahan Lecture. He will explore the idea of the goddess in relation to the current women’s movement and feminist thought in South Asia. Dr. Larson is the author of 12 books and many articles on cross-cultural philosophy of religion, history of religions, classical Sanskrit, and South Asian history and culture.
Dr. Alston & Eivor Callahan were long time supporters of Indian and Southeast Asian art at our Museum, and their family continues this tradition. The Callahans began their lecture series in 2000, and since then such world renowned scholars as Olivier Bernier, Dr. Helen Jessup, Dr. Pratapaditya Pal, and Vishaka Desai have participated. The Callahan Lecture is one of the Museum's most important and most anticipated events each year, and we are grateful to the Callahan family for their support. |
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