AT THE ALLEN / SPRING 2024 / 19 MAR 7 / 5:30 PM ALLEN AFTER HOURS / READING PAINTINGS: RECOGNIZING STORIES IN THOUGHT-FORMS, SYMBOLS, AND EMOTIONAL STATES Elena Pakhoutova, Senior Curator of Himalayan Art at The Rubin Museum of Art in New York will discuss recent works by Mongolian artist Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu. The artist’s conceptually rich visual vocabulary seamlessly integrates traditional and contemporary pictorial elements to express relevant stories to which anyone can relate. Given the universal themes found in her art, international audiences can understand her visual narratives. They require no translation, but including the artist’s voice helps to interpret some of her encoded visions which will be explored during the presentation. MAR 12 / 3 PM TUESDAY TEA / MYSTERY RELIGION AND EGYPTOMANIA IN ANCIENT ROME Ancient Roman religion was varied and flexible, incorporating gods and practices from all around the Mediterranean. The Allen’s Portrait of an Isis Priest, with its distinctive features, can tell us about two intriguing aspects of Roman religion: Roman fascination with Egypt and the peculiarities of so-called “mystery cults.” Join us for a talk by Emily French, the Allen’s newAssistant Curator of Academic Programs. APR 4 / 5:30 PM ALLEN AFTER HOURS / CRAFTING A QUEER MEDIEVAL FEVER DREAM This presentation will discuss ways to reevaluate traditional Catholic art and ceremony from a personal perspective. Join Tyler Gunther—who performs in the social media sphere as the Greedy Peasant—as he discusses his creative practice heavily inspired by the incredible craftsmanship and unique forms of storytelling within this style of art. Gunther will reflect on how engaging with these historical artworks and traditions has helped himbetter understand how the queer imagination has been present throughout history. APR 7 / 12–5 PM FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOUSE OPENS FOR THE SEASON See page 13 for details. APR 13 / SEE WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE A DAY OF CONNECTION: ART, MUSIC, AND HIV/AIDS Join us for a day of connection, bringing students and community together through performances by student actors and chamber musicians alongside in-gallery talks related to the exhibition The Body, the Host: HIV/AIDS and Christianity. APR 16 / 3 PM TUESDAY TEA / A SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RESEARCH Oberlin College students often research AMAM objects andmuseumpractices as part of their coursework, bringing new insights to our collection. Join us for an afternoon showcasing recent student projects. MAY 2 / 5:30 PM ALLEN AFTER HOURS / THE MUSE IN THE MUSEUM: A NIGHT OF POETRY Poets of all ages come together to showcase the connection of art and writing. Inspired by works in the Allen’s collection, poets will share their creative responses to what they observe and feel in art. If you are interested in presenting at this event, join us at the March 2 poetry workshop. MAY 14 / 3 PM TUESDAY TEA / COUNTING WITH SOL LEWITT: ALL (!) THREE-PART VARIATIONS ON THREE DIFFERENT KINDS OF CUBES Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) made several artworks whose titles contain the phrase “three-part variations on three different kinds of cubes.” To a mathematician, these pieces suggest a counting problem: Howmany variations are there? In this talk, Robert Bosch (OC 1985), James F. Clark Professor of Mathematics, and Ilana McNamara (OC 2024) will discuss the processes and methodologies that mathematicians use to tackle such problems, and they will share a “new” 57th variation. FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL EVENTS VISIT AMAM.OBERLIN.EDU/EVENTS Take a break and relaxwith art (onZoom)! JAN 25, FEB 22, MAR 21, APR 25 / 12:15 PM MINDFUL MEDITATION Libni López, local clinical therapist with Authentically You Therapy, will lead sessions of intentional mindfulness centered around a work of art from the Allen’s collection followed by a discussion facilitated by Ellis Lane, Curatorial Assistant in the Education Department. These 45-minute Zoom sessions are free and open to anyone. Find details about our upcoming sessions and register at amam.oberlin.edu/meditation.
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