Lecture
Film Screening The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
Join us for a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka and the Art of Survival (2024, 96 mins), in conjunction with the exhibition Tamara de Lempicka. The film will be introduced by Courtney McNeil, The Baker Museum’s director and chief curator.
The True Story of Tamara De Lempicka and the Art of Survival is a visually stunning documentary that traces the life of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings — from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her decadent lifestyle, but she was much more. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, the film is directed, produced and written by Julie Rubio.
This presentation is part of the exhibition Tamara de Lempicka.
All museum lectures and public programs of The Baker Museum include same-day admission to The Baker Museum.
Image: Film poster for The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival.