Past Events

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Bahar Behbahani: Let the Garden Eram Flourish."

INTRODUCTORY TOUR

A docent-led tour of the exhibition "Bahar Behbahani: Let the Garden Eram Flourish."

The Art and Science of José Clemente Orozco’s Mural

LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK

Gene R. Garthwaite, Professor Emeritus of History, Dartmouth College

Drop in and bring a friend to sketch from a still life and works on view in the exhibition "Bahar Behbahani: Let the Garden Eram Flourish."

TEACHER WORKSHOP

In this teacher workshop, Mary Coffey, Associate Professor of Art History at Dartmouth will lead teachers through the Orozco murals.

ADULT WORKSHOP

Explore the work of Iranian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Bahar Behbahani and consider the garden as both an object of transcendence and a metaphor for Iran’s fraught histories.

In this informal discussion, chat with Bahar Behbahani and Smooth Nzewi, the Hood’s Curator of African Art, about Behbahani’s paintings on view. Limited seating is available.

Explore the new exhibition, enjoy light refreshments, and meet the artist.

Current members are invited to explore the exhibition just before it opens to the public and enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese reception in the company of the artist.