Art Talk Live: Jean (Hans) Arp and Modern Sculpture [CANCELED]

This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please check back soon.

This online event requires registration; see further details below.

Jean (Hans) Arp had a personal connection to Harvard University; he was commissioned in 1950 to create Constellations II (1950/58), which is now in the Busch-Reisinger Museum collection, and the Busch-Reisinger recently added 13 of the artist’s works to the collection. Given these connections, this presentation takes the opportunity to consider some aspects of Arp’s sculptural practice in the context of modern sculpture.

Led by:
Clemens Ottenhausen, Renke B. and Pamela M. Thye Curatorial Fellow in the Busch-Reisinger Museum

This talk is part of the series Fresh Perspectives, an initiative that centers the role of the museumgoer. Like talks in the ReFrame series, these programs highlight diverse voices and broad interpretations of difficult histories and untold narratives. This approach encourages visitors to consider alternative ways of understanding an object, culture, or theme.

This talk will take place online via Zoom. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. To register, please complete this online form.

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Art Talks Live are presented via Zoom and offer an up-close look at works from our collections with our team of curators, conservators, fellows, and graduate students.

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