Gallery view of the Near East to Far West exhibition

Museum Friends: Curator Tour of Near East to Far West

For Friends of Western American Art
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Overview

Museum Friends are invited to join JR Henneman, Curator and Director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Ar, for an after-hours tour of the exhibition Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism.

This presentation of artworks explores the many ways that the style and substance of French Orientalism directly influenced American artists and their representations of the American West in art and popular culture during this period. Learn more about this exhibition's themes with key insights from JR on this private tour!

Mingle with Museum Friends and share your thoughts over food and drink on level 2 of the Hamilton Building before and after the tour. The galleries will remain open until 8 pm.

Hamilton Building, Level 2
Museums Friends only, ticket required
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Curator JR Henneman giving a talk in the galleries to a group of museum members

What is Museum Friends?

Museum Friends is an add-on membership that allows Denver Art Museum members the opportunity to deepen their museum involvement and broaden their horizons with a community of like-minded art enthusiasts. Museum Friends take part in educatonal activities, lectures, exclusive tours, and more. Choose a department of Interest for unique invitations to social gatherings, but enjoy the ability to connect with all departments across the museum.