Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC
Opening Exhibitions
Alonso Berruguete: First Sculptor of Renaissance Spain
October 13, 2019–February 17, 2020
West Building, Main Floor
Don’t miss the first major exhibition held outside Spain to celebrate this revolutionary painter, sculptor, and draftsman most famous for his painted figures that decorate enormous altarpieces. On October 13, C. D. Dickerson III, curator and head of sculpture and decorative arts at the Gallery, gives an introduction to the exhibition and signs the exhibition catalog.
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Now on View
The Eye of the Sun: Nineteenth-Century Photographs from
the National Gallery of Art
Through December 1, 2019
West Building, Ground Floor, Inner Tier
On the 180th anniversary of photography’s introduction to the world in 1839, an exhibition of some 140 photographs offers an in-depth look at the development of the medium throughout its first 50 years. The Eye of the Sun draws from the Gallery’s rich holdings of 19th-century photographs and features many works which have not been on view previously.
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon: A Century of Lunar Photographs
Through January 5, 2020
West Building, Ground Floor
The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. This exhibition presents some 70 works, from the 19th century to the “space-age” 1960s, which merge art with science and transform the way that we envision and comprehend the cosmos.
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Verrocchio: Sculptor and Painter of Renaissance Florence
Through January 12, 2020
West Building, Main Floor
The first monographic exhibition on Andrea del Verrocchio examines the wealth and breadth of his artistry by bringing together 50 masterpieces in sculpture, painting, drawing, and precious metals, with proposals for several new attributions. Technical research explores Verrocchio’s materials and techniques, offering revelations about his artistic choices. A film accompanies the exhibition.
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The Touch of Color: Pastels at the National Gallery of Art
Through January 26, 2020
West Building, Ground Floor, East Outer Tier
Some 70 exquisite examples drawn from the Gallery’s permanent collection trace the history of pastel from the Renaissance to the 21st century and examine the many techniques that artists have developed to work with this colorful and versatile medium. On September 29, exhibition co-curators Kimberly Schenck and Stacey Sell present an introductory lecture.
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Programs
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Sketching Is Seeing
October 4, 11, 18, and 25
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
East Building Atrium
Throughout October, pick up sketchbook materials at any Information Desk or join us for drawing programs and activities for all ages and interests. Every Friday, spend an afternoon at the Gallery practicing figure drawing from a live model. The month concludes with a two-day festival on October 26 and 27 featuring a Sketching Lab, in-gallery sessions with teaching artists, performances, and a children’s corner.
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CONCERT
Rachel Barton Pine, violin, and Jory Vinikour, harpsichord
Sunday, October 6, 3:30 p.m.
West Building, West Garden Court
J.S. Bach’s Masterpieces for Violin and Harpsichord
This concert is first in a series of performances by female violinists, showcasing the brilliance and stylistic versatility of the instrument from jazz, bluegrass, and baroque to contemporary classical programs.
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LECTURE
Photography and Nation Building in the Nineteenth Century
October 6, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Makeda Best, Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography, Harvard Art Museums, presents this lecture in conjunction with The Eye of the Sun: Nineteenth-Century Photographs from the National Gallery of Art. Made possible by the James D. and Kathryn K. Steele Fund for Photography.
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AFTER HOURS
NGA Nights: Art History Mysteries
October 10, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
East Building
Don your magnifying glass and trench coat for a night full of intrigue. Go on a detective hunt in the galleries, uncover mysteries within masterpieces during spirited pop-up talks, and haunt the dance floor to the musical stylings of Les the DJ.
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FILM SERIES
Ruskin
October 19 at 2:30 p.m.
West Building Lecture Hall
Inspired by a reading of John Ruskin’s The Stones of Venice and introduced by film scholar Rebekah Rutkoff, Ruskin is a meditative portrait of the city, its waterways, and its architecture. In conjunction with The Eye of the Sun: Nineteenth-Century Photographs from the National Gallery of Art.
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LECTURE
The Moon in the Age of Photography
October 20, 2:00 p.m.
West Building Lecture Hall
Mia Fineman, associate curator, department of photographs, Metropolitan Museum of Art presents this lecture in conjunction with By the Light of the Silvery Moon: A Century of Lunar Photographs.
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CONCERT
Gaelynn Lea
October 29, 12:10
West Building Lecture Hall
Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and she’s been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Part of the Gallery’s series Versatile Violin, Fantastic Fiddle: A Showcase of Women on Strings. The program will be streamed live.
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NEW ONLINE
Augusta Savage: A Woman of Her Word
Jeffreen M. Hayes, executive director, Threewalls, discusses the life, work, and lasting legacy of Augusta Savage as an artist and a community builder during the Harlem Renaissance. This program was part of the book launch of the exhibition catalog Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman and was proposed and made possible by Darryl Atwell.
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SHOPS
Art for any Agenda: Gallery Calendars
Save the date in style with a curated selection of 2020 calendars, including the bestselling Gallery Engagement Calendar, which features masterpieces from the collection.
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