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Learn MoreFriday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Juki Timoner (OC 2024) leads an informal discussion on Ala Ebtekar's Ascension.
This event is part of our Object Talk series, during which the Allen’s Gallery Guides give informal talks on their favorite objects in the collection. We hope to see you there!
Please meet in the King Sculpture Court.
Image: Ala Ebtekar (American, b. 1978), Ascension, 2007. Acrylic and ink on book pages laid on canvas. Gift of Driek (OC 1965) and Michael (OC 1964) Zirinsky in honor of Edith and Nahman Zirinsky, 2023.1.62.
Access Statement:
This talk will be held in a wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible building with wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Restrooms are gender-specific; visitors are invited to use the restroom of their preference. The work of art is located in a main floor gallery. Gallery seating is limited and stools are available by the back entrance. Listening devices and ASL are currently not scheduled for this event, nor will it be recorded. Please email access questions to Jill Greenwood, jgreenwo@oberlin.edu.
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