In-Person Converse with a Conservator: James Hampton’s Throne at SAAM
When:
August 11,2023 –
August 11,2023
all-day
Where:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Street NW
8th and G Street NW
Join SAAM's Lunder Conservation Fellow Katya Zinsli for an exploration of the ongoing conservation efforts surrounding one of SAAM's most iconic artworks: James Hampton's The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly. Discover the meticulous processes involved in caring for such a large and complex artwork, as well as the challenges of preserving its intricate details and documenting these efforts. Be among the first to learn about a portion of the artwork that has never before been on display and learn about SAAM’s exciting plans for its public conservation this fall. Meet in G Street Lobby. This event is free. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Image courtesy of Jenna Gustafson