Sunday, February 23, 10:15 – 11am
Free; registration required.
About the Talk
Each month, members of our education, research, and curatorial teams present their ongoing research on the collection to members. These talks are a great way to learn more about your favorite artists and works in the collection.
When Albert Barnes purchased this silver and turquoise necklace in the 1930s, he thought it represented the deeply rooted culture of the indigenous people of the American Southwest. His belief that the necklace was part of a timeless tradition may explain why he displayed the 20th-century object alongside Greek and Roman antiquities. In this talk, Barnes director of research and interpretation Alison Boyd traces the more contemporary global influences on this Diné necklace, from its Spanish pomegranate motif to its North African Islamic crescent, and how similar objects have been merchandised at department stores like Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia.
This talk will take place in Room 15 of the collection galleries.
Go Further
Members-Only Online Tour: Wicked Paris: The Lure of Montmartre
Learn about the revolutionary artists drawn to bohemian Montmartre at the turn of the 20th century in this virtual collection tour.
Members-Only Online Talk: Picasso among the Surrealists
This talk exploring Picasso's relationship with surrealism coincides with the 100th anniversary of the movement.
Member Orientation
New members are invited to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.