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Art Encounters: “Anchoring Escapement: Baule”

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The face of an old grandfather clock has been replaced with a cosmogram symbol.

Thu., Oct. 5, 2023, 2–2:20 p.m.Thu., Oct. 5, 2023, 3–3:20 p.m.Fri., Oct. 6, 2023, 2–2:20 p.m.Fri., Oct. 6, 2023, 3–3:20 p.m.

Free with general admission

Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art

Join Huntington educators for monthly discussions about meaningful objects in the art collection.
Lectures

In this free drop-in program, Huntington educators share the story behind the symbols used in this powerful work by contemporary artist Nari Ward, titled “Anchoring Escapement: Baule.” Assemblage art, American history, and African spirituality are also addressed in these focused 20-minute talks.

Talks at 2 and 3 p.m. both days in the American art galleries.

Watch a clip of Lauren Cross, Gail-Oxford Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts, sharing her insight on this remarkable work.