Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Here the artist chats with Renee Cagnina Haynes, manager of exhibitions and publications at the Nasher Museum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Here, Barbra Rothschild chats with Duke Professor Richard J. Powell (right) and other guests at the reception. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Here, the artist chats with Wendy Hower, director of engagement and marketing, and Chief Curator Trevor Schoonmaker. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Here, the artist speaks with a Duke undergraduate class taught by Richard J. Powell. Photo by J Caldwell.

Kerry James Marshall delivered Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum on October 10, 2012. On that occasion, he signed the painting, Portrait of the Artist & a Vacuum. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nasher Museum Director Sarah Schroth hugs Myra Scott Flournoy during the reception for Kerry James Marshall. Photo by J Caldwell.