The Nasher Museum of Art

All events are free with admission and open to all, taking place in the Nasher Museum’s main lecture hall, the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Lecture Hall, unless otherwise noted. Film series are free and co-sponsored by Duke's Program in the Arts of the Moving Image and Duke University Libraries.

Wed Sep 5, 2012 6pm

This invitation only, exclusive tour of the “Time Capsule” exhibition is for Supporting Members (Young Friend ($90), Sponsor ($100) and above) only and begins at 6 PM. It will be lead by Juline Chevalier, Curator of Education and Jessica Ruhle, Associate Curator of Education. The tour will be followed by the Curator Conversation at 7 PM.

Wed Sep 5, 2012 7pm

TIME CAPSULE CONVERSATION / Wednesday, September 5, 7 PM. Doors open 6:30 PM / Curator Conversation: Meet Jason Rubell, one of today’s most important collectors, who organized "Time Capsule" back in 1991 when he was a senior at Duke. Presented at the Nasher Museum 21 years later, "Time Capsule" lends insight into Rubell’s terrific eye for identifying young, emerging artists—and his gift for collecting. The conversation between Rubell and Nasher Museum Director Kimerly Rorschach will take place in the lecture hall. Reception with cash bar to follow. Free and open to all.

Thu Sep 6, 2012 7pm

‘80s to the M-M-M-Max
A free film series on art and life in gritty New York, to complement "Time Capsule": Do the Right Thing (1989, Spike Lee, 120 minutes)

Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:30pm

Talk: George W. Hart on "Mathematics inspiring Art."
George W. Hart holds a B.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, both from MIT. Previously a research professor in the computer science department at Stony Brook University, he has recently helped to found the Museum of Mathematics and design its initial set of exhibits.

Hart is a mathematician and sculptor, exploring innovative ways to use computer technology in the design and fabrication of artwork. His work deals with patterns and relationships derived from classical ideals of balance and symmetry; it has been exhibited around the world. Mathematical yet organic, his abstract forms invite the viewer to partake of the geometric aesthetic. He uses a variety of media, including paper, wood, plastic, metal, and assemblages of common household objects.

Hart will direct a do-deck-ahedron workshop on September 14, in which participants will be guided through a tricky dodecahedral construction, observing cool mathematical facts on the way. In the end, each participant will hold a spiky ball made out of playing cards arranged in spirals, all holding together without glue, which can be taken home at the conclusion of the workshop.

The talk is co-sponsored by Duke's Department of Mathematics and the Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies.

Thu Sep 13, 2012 7pm

A free film series on art and life in gritty New York, to complement "Time Capsule": Wild Style (1983, Charlie Ahearn, 82 minutes)

Sat Sep 15, 2012

Exhibition Opens: Eat, Pray, Weave: Ancient Peruvian Art from the Permanent Collection

Thu Sep 20, 2012 5pm

5 PM Panel discussion. Reception to follow. This program is a discussion covering contemporary problems of antiquities acquisition, ownership and repatriation for American museums. It is organized by the AAHVS graduate students who have curated the “Eat, Pray, Weave” exhibition. Nasher Museum Director Kimerly Rorschach will be one of the panelists.

Thu Sep 20, 2012 7pm

A free film series on art and life in gritty New York, to complement "Time Capsule": "Downtown Calling" (2009, Shan Nicholson, 75 minutes)

Sun Sep 23, 2012 12pm

Gallery hunt, make-and-take crafts, live entertainment. Support for the Nasher Museum’s education programs is provided by Nordstrom, the Fox Family Foundation, and SunTrust Foundation. In-kind support is provided by The Container Store®.

Thu Sep 27, 2012 7pm

A free film series on art and life in gritty New York, to complement "Time Capsule": "Basquiat"  (1996, Julian Schnabel, 108 minutes)

Sun Sep 30, 2012 12pm

Last chance to view "Olafur Eliasson: The uncertain museum"