May 6 - 6:30pm CET See the talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ9NLg_qR7w
Join the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art for an insightful livestream with acclaimed artist Christy Lee Rogers. The virtual program is inspired by the current exhibition, “Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from the Palazzo Chigi in Arricia.” Through conversation, you’ll gain a unique insight into the history-rich collection of Chigi Palace. To put a modern spin on the drama, color and texture of the Roman Baroque, discover the fascinating process of underwater photography and digital artmaking.
“Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia” is organized by Glocal Project Consulting and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
Rogers’ photography provides a fascinating example of how the work of Baroque artists such as the ones featured in Bernini and the Roman Baroque still influence contemporary art and artists today through a wide range of mediums