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Exhibition Lectures

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Museum Lecture 1

Artist Talk
Becky Suss
The Dutch House

December 13, 2024
Friday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space

Exhibiting artist Becky Suss presents an artist talk on her solo exhibition, Becky Suss: The Dutch House, at The Baker Museum. Suss will discuss her artistic career, focusing on her detailed paintings that explore psychological space and the influence of literature on her work. She also addresses her use of children’s literature to elevate domestic spaces, challenging the marginalization of child-rearing and responding to generations of women who suppressed their aspirations to assume traditional homemaking roles.

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Museum Lecture 5

Lecture
Michael Novak
Alex Katz and Paul Taylor Dance

January 17, 2025
Friday at 1pm
Ubben Signature Event Space

Alex Katz: Theater and Dance is the first comprehensive exhibition to explore Katz’s inventive collaborations with choreographers, dancers and avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades. Highlighting 15 productions with Paul Taylor, the exhibition examines the creative partnership that shapes significant postmodern dance and art. Join Paul Taylor Dance Company Artistic Director Michael Novak in a conversation about the collaborative spirit that defined Katz’s enduring partnership with the company, leading to groundbreaking artistic achievements.

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Museum Lecture 15

Meditation Sessions
Field Atmosphonia A Meditation on Sound and Light

Multiple dates
Tuesday, January 21, 9:30am
Wednesday, February 19, 9:30am
Tuesday, March 25, 9:30am
Wednesday, April 16, 9:30am
The Baker Museum
Laurie Lyons, founder and director of Zen & the Arts

Immerse yourself in a transformative meditation at The Baker Museum, where Zen teacher Laurie Lyons guides you through an exploration of the boundary between listener and sound, surrounded by captivating light and immersive soundscapes.

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Museum Lecture 6

Lecture
Storytelling Through Sound A Conversation with Alexander Shelley and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

January 29, 2025
Wednesday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, artist
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director

Sound can set the scene, evoke emotions, develop characters and drive stories forward. In Storytelling Through Sound, Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer discuss Lozano-Hemmer’s latest exhibition, which blends art, science, architecture and technology to explore narratives.

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Museum Lecture 6

Lecture
Rosa Lowinger
Process to Artwork: Exploring the Role of Maquettes in Sculpture and Monuments

February 12, 2025
Wednesday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space

Maquettes, or three-dimensional sketches, are often used by artists and architects to develop or present ideas for monuments, sculptures or buildings. While initially intended as studies, many maquettes diverge from the final product and gain unique artistic significance, showcasing the process and evolution of ideas. This lecture, led by art conservator Rosa Lowinger, explores the differences between artists’ and architects’ maquettes, focusing on their dual roles as both works of art and documents, particularly in the 20th century.

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Museum Lecture 7

Panel Discussion
The Artists of
Entangled in the Mangroves

March 21, 2025
Friday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space

Join artist Jennifer Basile, Amalia Caputo and Gretchen Scharnagl for a panel discussion on the Entangled in the Mangroves exhibition, which highlights the impact of climate change on local ecosystems, especially the Florida Everglades. The artists share insights on blending artistic expression with environmental advocacy. This discussion is moderated by The Baker Museum Curator of Modern Art Dianne Brás-Feliciano, Ph.D., and introduced by Secretary William J. Osceola from the Business Council of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.

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Museum Lecture 8

Panel Discussion
The Artists of
Florida Contemporary 2024-25

April 18, 2025
Friday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space

Join the artists featured in Florida Contemporary 2024-25 for a lively panel discussion celebrating the state’s vibrant art scene. This annual exhibition showcases a select group of notable visual artists practicing in Florida, highlighting the diverse approaches to personal, local and global themes. The 12th edition of the exhibition features Amer Kobaslija, Cynthia Mason and Marielle Plaisir. These dynamic artists embody the creative energy and intellectual vigor that define Florida’s visual art landscape.

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All exhibition lecture tickets include free same-day admission to The Baker Museum.

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