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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

At the Nasher, contemporary art seems tangible, available and alive.

Andrew Hibbard (Duke class of 2011)
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Still from the film Line Cooks at Home. Courtesy of Victoria Bouloubasis.
FILMS

Visual Aperitif

The Nasher Museum presents an evening of short films and discussion about how food helps us digest our complex world.

October 25, 2018 | 7 PM
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Two young visitors who have come to 2 of 2 Spooky Family Days. We love repeat visitors!
FOR FAMILIES

FREE FAMILY DAY Picture This: A Fantastic Photographic Fall Festival!

Join us for our annual fall celebration and get inspired by local photographers from the exhibitin Across County Lines and join Paperhand Puppets for a lively and musical parade around the museum.

October 28, 2018 | 12 PM – 4:30 PM
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Amy Sherald, "Light is easy to love."
Recent Acquisition

Amy Sherald, "Light is easy to love."

New to the Nasher's collection is a painting by Amy Sherald, the official portrait artist of former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose portrait has been such a hit among visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Another Amy Sherald painting was also in the exhibition "Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art" that originated at the Nasher in 2016. "Light is easy to love.," was a gift from Jennifer McCracken New (T’90, L’94) and Jason G. New (L’94).

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Artist Maria Berrio talks about her work, "Syzygy."

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