Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz - The Arts of Oceania

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Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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The Met's collection of Oceanic art comprises over 2,800 works that reflect the rich history of creative expression and innovation that is emblematic of the region. These exceptional artworks tell a wealth of stories relating to origins and ancestral power, performance and initiation. Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz in an exploration of indigenous works from Papua New Guinea, Australia,and New Zealand that are made from and illustrate creatures of the water.  (Sponsored by the Friends of the Library)

This program is part of the Library's Summer Reading theme - Oceans of Possibilities

Please note this will be a hybrid event. Participants are invited to join us in-person or virtually on Zoom.

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